Young-Mi Chang

Young-Mi Chang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Ohio Dominican University (ODU). She has previously held academic roles as a post-doctoral researcher and research fellow at Ball State University, and as an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Bethel College in Indiana.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Ball State University
• B.S. in Child and Family Studies from Yonsei University

Research Focus: Dr. Chang’s research centers on diversity education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL), technology integration in early childhood curricula, service learning in teacher education, and social pretend play in early childhood development. Her work emphasizes inclusive pedagogical strategies and innovative solutions for diverse classrooms.

Publications: Dr. Chang has published and presented on critical topics such as diversity competence in education, ADHD accommodation practices in early childhood classrooms, age-appropriate technology use in kindergartens, and multicultural understanding via videoconferencing. These contributions reflect her dedication to advancing equitable and adaptive teaching methodologies.