I am a self-driven researcher. Even before starting my Ph.D. program, I have been initiating projects on my own and disseminating what I have learned to a broader audience via multiple publications and presentations.
I received a Ph.D. in Teaching, Curriculum, and Change at Warner School of Education, University of Rochester and defended my dissertation in April 2022.
Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Rochester
My dissertation is a design-based research study exploring an online adult English language teaching (ELT) course I designed and taught. I incorporated multimodal popular culture content to purposefully triangulate the potential of three key elements: 1) target content as learning material, 2) students’ interest in the target content, and 3) my own familiarity with the target content, as the teacher. I studied the ways students engaged with class activities and carefully documented my course design and iteration processes. This qualitative analysis reveals what it means for a teacher to consider all three elements in a language classroom. My study also addresses how this course better enabled ELLs to engage with their out-of-classroom activities using English. Findings indicate the course functioned as an affinity space for students to bring and use their expertise to construct collective knowledge around the target content. Subsequently, the study offers design principles for effective integration of multimodal popular culture content into formal ELT settings. All of this was theoretically grounded in affinity space theory (Gee, 2005; 2007; Gee & Hayes, 2012) and the L2 willingness to communicate model (MacIntyre, et al., 1998).
NYS TESOL Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (January 2015)
This article shares my experiences with teaching the adult English conversation course where I designed class activities by combining Nation’s (2007) “four strands” approach and Strayer’s (2007) theoretical framework of flipped learning. I witnessed a significant and positive impact on my students’ learning autonomy as they participated in the flipped course structure.
This piece was my very first publication for an academic journal. I had just graduated from my master program and I was not affiliated with any institute when the article was published when I wrote this paper. I did not really know how to write a proper research article, (If you read it, you will understand what I mean!) but I just felt passionate to share what I had observed in my flipped ESL classes and wanted to share it with others. And my reckless challenge became a huge learning opportunity for me. I am very proud of this paper and glad I took up the challenge.
Fuchs, C., Snyder, B., Tung, B., & Han, Y. J. (2017). The multiple roles of the task design mediator in telecollaboration. ReCALL, (29)3, 239-256.
Han, Y. J. (2015). Successfully flipping the ESL classroom for learner autonomy. NYS TESOL Journal, 2(1), 98-109.
Han, Y. J. (2018). Flipping tech-enhanced, content-based EAP courses with online content. In J. Mehring & A. Leis (Eds.), Innovations in flipping the language classroom: theories and practice (pp. 203-220). Singapore: Springer Singapore.
Han, Y. J. (In preparation). BTSology: Introduction to the Global Fan Practices from Applied Linguistics Perspectives.
Han, Y. J., & Lammers, J. (In preparation). Cooperatively Synchronous, Synchronously Cooperative: Using Cooperative Activities in Synchronous Sessions.
Han, Y. J. (In preparation). Diversity in expertise: Autoethnography of multilingual teacher identity development.
*What is Ignite?: "Ignite is a series of speedy presentations. Presenters get 20 slides, which automatically advance every 15 seconds. The result is a fast and fun presentation which lasts just 5 minutes." (Retrieved from http://www.ignitetalks.io/)
It was my first time to present in a format of Ignite* in front of an audience of hundreds. I rarely get nervous when making presentations, but I was nervous in this presentation!
Han, Y. J., Elmiana, D., & Park, S. E. (Jun 4, 2022). ‘Wow this is me!’: The power dynamic of English observed in interactions in global BTS fan-subbing practices [Individual paper session]. Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
Han, Y. J. (Mar 28, 2020). Extramural English: Self-perceived language competence in an interest-driven ELT course. [Individual paper session]. American Association for Applied Linguistics 2020 conference, Denver, CO. (Conference canceled)
Han, Y. J. (Mar 7, 2020). Power Shift of English among ELLs in Online K(Korean)-pop Fan Practices.[Individual paper session]. 41st NYS TESOL Annual Applied Linguistics Winter Conference, Rochester, NY
Han, Y. J. (Mar 15, 2019). Transcultural and intertextual meme analysis/creation in ELT classroom. [Teaching tip session]. TESOL International Convention 2019, Atlanta, GA
Han, Y. J. (Mar 12, 2019). Extramural English: Transcultural and Transmedia Literacy Development of ELLs in Online Fan Practices. [Poster session]. American Association for Applied Linguistics 2019 conference, Atlanta, GA
Han, Y. J. (Feb 9, 2019). Popular game character analysis activity for ELLs’ transcultural/transmedia literacy development. [Workshop]. 40th NYS TESOL Annual Applied Linguistics Winter Conference, New York, NY
Han, Y. J. (Aug 1, 2018). Affinitive PIES in Overwatch: Collaborative Knowledge Building in Beyond-game Culture. [Ignite] Connected Learning Summit 2018, Boston, MA (https://youtu.be/47bFtw4-hew?t=3581)
Han, Y. J. (Mar 27, 2018). I Flip to Connect: Combining flipped learning and connected learning. [Poster presentation]. Doctoral research forum, TESOL International Convention 2018, Chicago, IL
Han, Y. J. (Nov 4, 2016). Dixit_Version ESL: a thought-provoking picture guessing game to enhance students’ interaction and language output in a large ESL classroom. [Workshop]. 46th Annual NYS TESOL Conference, Syracuse, NY
Han, Y. J. (Nov 14, 2015). Flipping the tech-enhanced content-based EAP classroom: Collaborative curriculum development.[Workshop]. 45th Annual NYS TESOL Conference, White Plains, NY
Han, Y. J. (Oct 4, 2014). Pedagogical innovation: Flipping the Content-Based EAP/ESP classroom. [Workshop]. KOTESOL-KAFLE 2014 International Conference, Seoul, Korea
Fuchs, F., Tung, B., Snyder, W., & Han, Y. J. (Mar 23, 2014). Mediated task design to support collegial development and professional capital in language teacher telecollaboration 2.0. [Roundtable]. The American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) 2014 Conference, Portland, OR
Han, Y. J. (Mar 1, 2014). Successfully Flipping the Classroom for Learner Autonomy. [Workshop]. The NYS TESOL Annual Applied Linguistics Winter Conference, New York, NY
Han, Y. J. (Mar 2, 2013). Using QR codes in the ESL/EFL Classroom. [Poster presentation]. The NYS TESOL Annual Applied Linguistics Winter Conference, New York, NY
Han, Y. J. (Sep 22, 2021). BTSology - Introduction to the Global Fan Practices for Educators. Wednesday Talk, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY, Hybrid.
Han, Y. J. (May 18, 2021). BTSology: Introduction to the Global Fan Practices from Applied Linguistics Perspectives. [Webinar]. New York State TESOL
Borys., Z., Carson, C., & Han, Y. J. (Feb 27, 2021). LiDA: Geeking out over tech tools: Sharing ways tech tools help grad students do grad school. [Presenter]. University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Han, Y. J. (May 20, 2020). Applied Linguistics SIG Conversation and Connections. [Webinar Co-host]. New York State TESOL. New York, NY
Borasi, R., Borys., Z., Callard, C., Daley, M., Han, Y. J., Occhino, M. & Miller, D. (May 5-12, 2020). Developing STEM Master Teachers to Lead Digital Conversion in K-12 Schools. [Video showcase]. The 2020 NSF STEM for All Video Showcase: Learning from Research and Practice at https://stemforall2020.videohall.com/presentations/1843.
Han, Y. J. (Apr 17, 2020). Cooperative activities for ELLs using just the phone! [Webinar]. New York State TESOL, New York, NY. Recording available at: https://youtu.be/myWL_j74hTc
Han, Y. J. (Apr 19, 2019). Thesis on canon and story for TESOL and language learning in Overwatch.[Individual presentation]. Breaking Boundaries with Video Games 3. Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Han, Y. J. (Jun 16, 2018). Learning under the teacher's radar: recognizing the value of Extramural English. [Workshop] Korea TESOL (KOTESOL) Seoul Chapter Workshop, Seoul, Korea
Han, Y. J. (Mar 13, 2017). English Learner at School, English User in Cyber Space. [Individual paper presentation]. Annual 2017 Korea TESOL (KOTESOL) National Conference, Seoul, Korea
Annal, S. & Han, Y. J. (Apr 17, 2017). Building bridges between games and learning: Class Dojo & Overwatch. [Speaker]. Learning in the Digital Age Colloquial Series, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Lammers., J., Han, Y. J. & Textor, K. (Apr 14, 2017). Informal Learning in & around Video Games. [Invited speakers] Breaking Boundaries: Video Games in Teaching, Learning, Research, and Design, Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Boison, B., Han, Y. J., & Duan, S. (Oct 24, 2016). Learning in the Digital Age around the Globe. [Speaker]. Learning in the Digital Age Colloquial Series, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Han, Y. J. (Mar 30, 2016). Pitch: mOOCs (mini open online courses) Part 2. [Speaker]. Learning in the Digital Age Colloquial Series, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Han, Y. J. (Mar 16, 2016). Pitch: mOOCs (mini open online courses) Part 1. [Speaker]. Learning in the Digital Age Colloquial Series, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Han, Y. J. (Nov 4, 2015). A cultural connection: Mukbang taking over the lives of young people in Korea. Is it a phenomenon or an entrepreneurial activity? [Speaker]. Wednesday Lunch Talk, Warner School of Education, University of Rochester. Rochester, NY
Fuchs, F., Tung, B., & Han, Y. J. (Mar 23, 2014). Classroom Flipping in Language Teaching: a MOOC Point? [Guest speaker]. TESOL/AL Roundtable, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY