2024 Fall Conference of the Society of Constructivist Early Childhood Education
Plenary Lecture (October 2024)
Title: Directions and Practices of Play-Based Early Childhood Language Education from the Perspectives of Social Constructivism and Dialogism
Drawing on the theories of social constructivism and dialogism, the lecture presents philosophical directions and practical applications for play-based early childhood language education.
Q&A video covers two main topics:
Expanded interpretation of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) - Neo-Vygotskian perspectives
Current practices and perceived crises in early childhood language education in the United States
Pleanary Lecture (October 2024)
Q&A Video (October, 2024)
Invited Lectures & Workshops
Plenary Addresses
Kim, M. (2024, October). Play-Based Early Childhood Literacy Education and the Perspectives of Social Constructivism and Dialogism. The Society for Constructivist Early Childhood Education.
Professional Development (Workshops)
Kim, M. (2021). Understanding multilingual and multiliteracy development and supporting heritage language learners and their families. Korean American Community School of Central Ohio (KACSCO), Columbus, OH.
Kim, M. (2019). Teaching Social Studies using Inquiry-based Approach: Teaching Korean history to learners who don’t know the social and cultural contexts. Korean American Community School of Central Ohio (KACSCO), Columbus, OH.
Kim, M. (2019). Vulnerability and dialogic dramatic learning experience in a community of learning. As Panel Discussant. East Side Institute, New York, NY.
Kim, M. (2009). Music Education for Young Children [2-Week Workshop]. Seoul Department of Education, Seoul, South Korea.
Kim, M. (2024). Computing Integrated STEAM Teaching Material Development [8-Week Workshop], Myongji College, Seoul, South Korea
Undergraduate-level Session
Kim, M. (2022). Comparative Education among Asian Countries: Current Korean Early Childhood and Elementary Education Issues. Presented via Zoom at Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Kim, M. (2021). Play- and inquiry-based approach for teaching young children: OCED Learning Framework 2030 & Teachers’ role. Presented via Zoom at Busan Institute of Science and Technology, Busan, South Korea.
Graduate-level Session
Kim, M. (2016). Surviving Manual for New International Graduate Students [Orientation for new international graduate students]. OSU Korean Graduate Student Association, Columbus, OH.
Kim, M. (2015). How to Seek Help in Graduate School [Orientation for new international graduate students]. OSU Korean Graduate Student Association, Columbus, OH.
Kim, M. (2014). How to Survive and Thrive in Graduate School [Orientation for new international graduate students]. OSU Korean Graduate Student Association, Columbus, OH.