Bong Gee Jang

Bong Gee Jang is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Syracuse University, specializing in Literacy Education. He teaches literacy courses for pre-service/in-service teachers and graduate-level courses in literacy assessment and quantitative research methods.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Reading Education, University of Virginia (2013)
• M.A., Korea University (2009)
• B.A., Korea University (2006)

His research investigates students' motivation, engagement, and achievement in print/digital literacy environments through sociocultural and global lenses. Driven by experience in Korea's test-centric education system, he advocates reconceptualizing literacy proficiency to empower marginalized learners beyond standardized metrics. His work emphasizes practical applications for developing diverse literacy practices across disciplines.

Scientific Awards:

• International Studies SIG Best Paper Award (AERA)
• STAR Fellowship (Literacy Research Association)

Dr. Jang teaches RED 326/625 (Literacy Across Curriculum), EED 425 (Intermediate Literacy Methods), RED 615 (Academic Writing), RED 621 (Literacy Intervention), and graduate courses in literacy assessment. His research appears in Reading Research Quarterly, Journal of Literacy Research, and Educational Psychology Review. Outside academia, he enjoys tennis, jogging, and films.