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Elena Son, Ph.D.
145 Anam-ro (suite 312C), Seongbuk-gu,
Korea University
Seoul 02841, South Korea
Email:
Phone: 010-7578-8254
Current Position
Research Professor, Brain and Motivation Research Institute, Korea University. January, 2016.
Education
Ph.D. Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Concentrations:Educational Psychology and Methodology.Research interests: K-16 student academic motivation, motivation interventions, bridge between theory/research and practice, and second language learning. Dissertation: Math Achievement and Self-Efficacy of Linguistically and Ethnically Diverse High School Students: Their Relationships with English Reading and Native Language Proficiency. Chair: Professor Robert Rueda. December, 2015.
Masters of Education, California State University, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Concentration: Early Childhood Education. Certifications: Child Development Program Director, Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Single Subject Credentials: Biology and Chemistry. Special recognition in graduate studies.February, 2009.
Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. College honors. June, 2003.
Publications
Son, E. (2015).Math Achievement and Self-Efficacy of Linguistically and Ethnically Diverse High School Students: Their Relationships with English Reading and Native Language Proficiency (Doctoral dissertation). University of Southern California, U.S.
Rueda, R., O’Neil, H., & Son, E. (2016). The role of motivation, affect, and engagement in simulation/game environments: A proposed Model. In H.F. O’Neil, E.L. Baker, & R.S. Perez (Eds.), Using games and simulations for teaching and assessment: Key issues. New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.
Rueda, R., Unrau, N., & Son, E. (2015). Comprehension instruction for English language learners: New perspectives, new challenges. In S.R. Parris & K. Headley (Eds.), Comprehension instruction: Research-based best practices (pp. 193-210). New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Son, E. & Rueda, R.A (2015).A motivational perspective on second language acquisition and literacy with Korean students. In S. Kim & F. Shin (Eds.), KAERA research forum: Special issue: Second language acquisition and teaching language minority students (Vol. 2, pp. 1-16). Korean-American Education Researchers Association.
Rueda, R., Son, E., & O’Neil, H. F. (2013).A Brief Motivational Intervention in Community College Developmental Mathematics.Subcontract for the Project onAdvanced Technologies for Automated Performance Assessment,award 0070-S-KB914, Office of Naval Research (Harold O’Neil, principal investigator). Los Angeles, CA: University of Southern California.
Works in Progress
Unrau, N., Rueda, R., & Son, E. Meta-analysis of literacy motivation interventions (submitted to Reading Research Quarterly Journal for review).
Son, E. Math achievement and self-Efficacy of linguistically and ethnically diverse high school students: Their relationships with English reading and native language proficiency (Under preparation for journal submission).
Son, E. Reading and math self-efficacy of linguistically diverse adolescents (Under preparation for journal submission).
Presentations
Son, E. (April, 2016).Math Achievement and Self-Efficacy of Linguistically and Ethnically Diverse High School Students: Their Relationships with English Reading and Native Language Proficiency. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Korean-American Educational Researchers Association (KAERA). Washington, D.C.
Son, E. (April, 2015).Math Achievement and Self-Efficacy of Linguistically and Ethnically Diverse High School Students: Their Relationships with English Reading and Native Language Proficiency. Dissertation presented in graduate psychology course (Psyc 621: Workshop in quantitative methods: Mathematical psychological readings; Instructor: Dr. Jack J. McArdle) at the University of Southern California. Los Angeles, CA.
Son, E. & Rueda, R. (August, 2014).Structural Relations among Prior Achievement, Subsequent Motivation, and Engagement. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC.
Additional Research Experience
Science interest intervention (S. Kim & M. Bong, PIs). Assisting in the development of the intervention: Study design, measure selection, development of intervention materials and content. 2016.
Motivation Intervention Meta-Analysis Project (N. Unrau & R. Rueda, PIs). Searched, compiled, and summarized relevant studies; assisted in developing search and eligibility criteria, and coding sheets; coding studies, managing data, and writing of manuscript. 2012-2016.
Community College Motivation Intervention Project, University of Southern California (H.F. O’Neil & R. Rueda, PIs). Assisted in selecting measures; developing motivational messages; implementing intervention; creating and formatting questionnaire for web and phone access, and administering surveys; analyzing data; and writing of report. 2011-2012.
Grant report writing. Assisted in writing the year 2 grant report for the Jungjeom Research Center.
Professional Experience/Editorial Consultation
Abstract and APA Editor,
Korean Journal of Education Psychology, 2016
Reviewer,
American Educational Research Association Open, KEDI Journal of Educational Policy, Journal of Experimental Education, Journal of Research in Curriculum & Instruction
Student Reviewer,
Bilingual Research Journal
Professional Experience/ University Teaching
Spring 2016Educational Psychology (EDUC 163, English Mediated Course), Korea University, Lecturer.
Fall 2014 Challenges in Urban Education: Learning (EDUC 525), University of Southern California, GraduateTeaching Assistant.
Fall 2013Challenges in Urban Education: Learning (EDUC 525), University of Southern California, GraduateTeaching Assistant.
Professional Experience/K-12 Teaching
2010/11Life, Physical, and Earth Science Teacher, Adams Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Los Angeles, California.
2010Science (Biology, Chemistry and Integrated/Coordinated)Long-term substitute teacher, Crenshaw High School, LAUSD, Los Angeles, California.
Professional Experience/ Service
Invited Talk, Educational Volunteering Service Course, “Motivation in classrooms”,Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, November, 2016.
Invited Facilitator, Special Interest Group Plenary Session, "Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives", Korean-American Educational Researchers Association, 2015.
Student Mentor, Motivation Special Interest Group Graduate Student Mentoring Program (students: Dongyao Tan & Liyun Zhang), American Educational Research Association, 2014 – 2015.
Graduate Student Coordinator, Special Interest Group Session, “Next Generation of Education Research: New Paradigms and Innovations”, Korean-American Educational Researchers Association, 2014.
Honors and Awards
Michael B. Salwen Scholar, Korean-American Educational Researchers Association, 2016.
Rossier Dean’s Fellowship, University of Southern California, 2011-2015.
Seminar Participant, Division C: Graduate Student Seminar, American Education Research Association, 2015.
Session Participant, Bilingual Education Special Interest Group, Early Career Scholars Mentoring Program, American Education Research Association, 2014.
Travel Grant, Graduate Student Government, University of Southern California, 2013-2014.
TEACH Grant, California State University, Los Angeles, 2008.
Affiliations
American Education Research Association (AERA), 2012 - Present
Division C: Learning and Instruction
Motivation and Bilingual Education Special Interest Groups
American Psychological Association (APA), 2012 - Present
Division 15: Educational Psychology
Korean-American Researchers Association (KAERA), 2014 - Present
Korean Educational Psychology Association (KEPA), 2016
Statistical Software Programs
R, Stata, Mplus, SAS, SPSS