Gyeongin National University of Education

Myeong-Kyeong Shin is a Professor of Science Education from Gyeongin National University of Education, South Korea.

Her Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. Science Education, May 2000 Iowa City, The University of Iowa
  • MED. Science Education, August 1993, Seoul National University Seoul, Korea
  • B.S. Science (Earth Science), February 1991, Seoul National University Seoul, Korea

Her occupational experience

  • 2006-present: Assistant and Associate Professor at Gyeongin National University of Education
  • 2015-2017: Director of International Affairs Center of Gyeongin National University of Education.
  • 2013-2014:visiting professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • 2005-2006:Research professor at the Kongju National University
  • 2004-2005:Researcher at the Gifted Education Center of Cheongju National University of Education
  • 2003-2004: Research staff for the research project of ‘the Informal learning in Natural Science Museum’
  • 1998-2003 :Co-Director of Korean Science Teachers Workshop The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Coordinator of Korean Science Teachers Workshop
  • 1996-1997: Web-Design for Science Education Center, The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
  • 1999-2000: Administration Associate, Science Education Center, The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA

Research Funds involved as a PI

  • 2017-2020:Proposing New Topology of School Science for 2040:  Developing Convergent Science Activities Embodied with Computational Thinking Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($30,000)
  • 2014-2016: Practical Work in School Science: from Epistemological Practice to Hermeneutical            Understanding Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($240,000)
  • 2013-2014: Exploring School Science Inquiry Norms as Disciplinary Inquiry through Comparative Analyses of Characteristics of Communicative Interactions Found in Science Classes of Korea and U.S.Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($30,000)
  • Dec-Jan, 2013: ‘Designing future science classroom’ Sponsored by Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity ($10000)
  • 2011-2013: ‘Rebuilding the Scientific Inquiry Norm for Science Education on the Bases of Hermeneutical Study of ‘Practical Work’ Found in Science Classes’ Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($150,000)
  • 2012: ‘A Study for the Development and Application of Global Curriculum towards Reinforced Science Education’ Sponsored by Korean Ministry of Education ($30,000)
  • 2011-2009: ‘Building the Understanding Epistemological Practice of Practical Work in the Science Classes: Focusing on Multi-dimensional Analyses and Synthesis of Constructing Knowledge, Inquiry, and Interaction’ Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($150,000)
  • 2010: ‘Developing a Cycling Model of Exhibit Materials for Science Museum’ Sponsored by National Science Museum of Ministry of Education. ($40000)
  • 2009: Analysis of Communicative Pattern in Best Earth Science Classes for Characterizing Earth Science Inquiry Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($7,000)
  • 2008: Defining Discourse Patterns and Participant Structures Corroborated with Developing and Practicing Science Writing Heuristic Modules in Science Classrooms Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($12,000)

2007: ‘Defining Socioscientific Norm Found in Science Class Discourse Analysis in the Context of Teacher Oriented Action Research’ Sponsored by National Research Foundation ($7,000)