HyeJin Hwang

HyeJin Hwang, an assistant professor and literacy researcher at the University of Minnesota, shares her insights on reading comprehension and content learning for multilingual students. She discusses how background knowledge affects understanding and vocabulary development. Hwang emphasizes the importance of connecting existing knowledge to new learning, particularly for emergent bilinguals. Her personal journey as an ESL teacher enriches her research, focusing on inclusive strategies that enhance literacy for all students.