Jisun Rachel Oh

Jisun Rachel Oh is a Lecturer in the Department of Special Education within the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Her work focuses on enhancing teacher preparation practices through culturally responsive frameworks and evidence-based interventions in early childhood education.

Research Interests:

• Special Education equity and inclusion
• Early Childhood Development and intervention
• Teacher training for diverse settings
• Behavioral and language development strategies
• Mixed methods research in education

Recent Research Trends: Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to early childhood special education (ECSE), emphasizing cultural competence in teacher preparation, bilingual language development for children with disabilities, and methodological rigor in journal reviewing practices. Collaborative work with scholars like Cheatham and McLeod demonstrates her focus on practical applications in field experiences and developmental theory.

Academic Engagement: Active in peer-reviewed publishing and editorial work, she contributes to journals such as Early Childhood Education Journal and Young Exceptional Children, with a particular interest in bridging research and classroom practice.