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Ji-young Shin serves as an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream within Education Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga's Department of Language Studies. Her position integrates teaching, research, and practical application in language education with emphasis on assessment innovation and technology integration.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in English / Second Language Studies & ESL from Purdue University, USA
- MS in Educational Psychology & Research Methodology from Purdue University, USA
- MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
- BA in English Education (Japanese minor) from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea
Shin's research program focuses on language assessment, corpus linguistics, and technology-mediated pedagogy. She employs mixed methods with quantitative emphasis, utilizing corpus-informed computational analysis and latent-trait modeling complemented by qualitative discourse analysis. Her work addresses critical gaps in second language acquisition, educational measurement, and digital learning environments, particularly regarding AI applications and test validation across diverse language contexts.
Her publication trajectory from 2017-2025 demonstrates consistent innovation in language assessment methodologies and technology integration. Key themes include AI-powered chatbots for L2 Korean instruction, online vocabulary testing for Spanish, and corpus-based writing pedagogy. Her work shows increasing focus on artificial intelligence applications and cross-linguistic validation studies, reflecting evolving priorities in language education research.
Shin has secured competitive research funding including:
- Global Classrooms Grant (2025–2026) for VR-enhanced intercultural competence
- Black, Indigenous, and/or Racialized Scholar Grant (2025–2026) for cross-border AI language learning
- IRCC Engage3 Project (2022–2024) as Co-PI on VR/AI educational advancement
- Advancement Fund Plus (2022) for generative AI in teacher education
- British Council Award (2019) for technology-mediated assessment development
She teaches advanced courses including 'The Future of Ed Tech: Active Learning Classrooms and Artificial Intelligence' (EDS285) and supervises community-based experiential learning (EDS388). Her grant portfolio indicates active supervision of research assistants and collaboration with international teams focused on AI implementation and assessment validation. Current projects explore generative AI for language learning across diverse contexts and virtual reality applications in teacher education.
While specific laboratory infrastructure isn't documented, her collaborative publications with researchers across Korea, Spain, and the United States suggest participation in international research networks focused on language assessment technology and corpus applications.
