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Hyesun Cho is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum & Teaching at the University of Kansas, specializing in TESOL, critical literacy, and multilingual education. She joined KU in 2011 after earning her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Hawaii. Her work emphasizes social justice, identity formation, and technology integration in language education. Cho has received prestigious awards including the 2022 Faculty Achievement Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the 2018 Research Award.
Education:
- B.A., Korea University (Seoul, Korea)
- M.A. and Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa (Second Language Acquisition)
Research Interests: TESOL, critical literacy, heritage language education, racialized/gendered identities, teacher education, and technology integration. Her work critiques systemic inequities in education through autoethnography and participatory action research.
Teaching: Teaches courses like C&T 820 (TESOL Methods), C&T 822 (Second Language Acquisition), and oversees international practicums in Korea. Courses emphasize intercultural competence and advocacy for linguistically diverse students.
Grants & Projects:
- Project PEACE (2022-2027): Federal initiative preparing teachers for culturally/linguistically diverse classrooms
- Service-learning initiatives promoting family engagement in schools
- Research funding for heritage language education and international student experiences
Key Contributions: Authored/co-authored three books, including *Critical Literacy Pedagogy for Bilingual Preservice Teachers* (Springer, 2018) and edited volumes on Korean heritage language education. Her research bridges theory and practice, advocating for marginalized voices in education systems globally.
