JungKang Miller

Jung Kang K. Miller is a tenured Professor of Literacy and Multilingual Studies in the School of Education. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in TESOL from New Mexico State University and her M.A. in Applied Linguistics with a concentration in ESL and bilingual Education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She joined Mercy University in 2018 and served as Chair of the Department of Literacy and Multilingual Studies for seven years. Her research interests include second language acquisition, cross-cultural communication, multilingualism, teacher education, and adult ESL. She has experience co-directing several grant projects, including an NYSED-funded program for ESOL teachers, the Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute in ESOL, and a federally funded Korean language program, STARTALK, to promote Korean language and culture for both heritage and non-heritage students. She has taught graduate courses in second language theories and methods, multiculturalism in education, sociolinguistics and second language acquisition, and clinical practice in TESOL. She has undertaken scholarly activities in the discipline, including various publications and presentations. Her recent research focuses on mentoring in ESOL education. She strives to establish a connection between research and teaching as well as theory and practice and constantly integrates reflective thinking and inquiry into her teaching.

Publications

Mentoring and Reflective Teachers in ESOL and Bilingual Education
Mentoring and Reflective Teachers in ESOL and Bilingual Education
JungKang Miller, Bahar Otcu-Grillman. © 2023. 344 pages.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and bilingual education teachers face many challenges, including teaching in multilingual classrooms, addressing diverse...
A Narrative Biographical Study of Faculty Collaboration in E-Portfolio Development
A Narrative Biographical Study of Faculty Collaboration in E-Portfolio Development
JungKang Miller, Mi-Hyun Chung. © 2023. 11 pages.
Since an e-portfolio system was adapted at the authors' college, the faculty has been encouraged to use e-portfolios in various areas from professional development to...
Mentorship and Training ESOL Teachers Through a Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute
Mentorship and Training ESOL Teachers Through a Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute
JungKang K. Miller, Bahar Otcu-Grillman. © 2023. 24 pages.
The authors of this chapter conducted research to address how professional development and support networks can strengthen ESOL teacher education when they co-directed a...
Professional Support Networks in TESOL: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Professional Development in ESOL Teacher Education
Professional Support Networks in TESOL: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Professional Development in ESOL Teacher Education
Bahar Otcu-Grillman, JungKang Miller. © 2022. 17 pages.
This chapter investigates professional development for ESOL teachers and shows the importance of building systems of support for teachers through professional support networks...
Linguistic Diversity in Language Teacher Education: Increased Awareness and Identity Transformations Through Fieldwork Experience
Linguistic Diversity in Language Teacher Education: Increased Awareness and Identity Transformations Through Fieldwork Experience
Bahar Otcu-Grillman, JungKang K. Miller. © 2022. 18 pages.
This chapter examines the process of increased awareness and identity transformation of teachers who were enrolled in a graduate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages...
Professional Support Networks in TESOL: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Professional Development in ESOL Teacher Education
Professional Support Networks in TESOL: Sociolinguistic Approaches to Professional Development in ESOL Teacher Education
Bahar Otcu-Grillman, JungKang Miller. © 2021. 17 pages.
This chapter investigates professional development for ESOL teachers and shows the importance of building systems of support for teachers through professional support networks...