Hea-Jin Lee

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Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning

Program Areas:

  • Math, STEM
  • Multicultural and Equity Studies in Education

(567) 242-7180
lee.1129@osu.edu

Personal Website

Education

  • PhD, Mathematics Education, The Ohio State University
  • MEd, Mathematics Education, Korea National University of Education
  • BS, Mathematics, Seung-Kyun-Kwan University, Korea

Research Interests

Selected Grants

  • Algebra Ready: Teaching Mathematics with Digital Content. Teacher Quality Improvement Program, Ohio Department of Education. ($147,400). PI: Xie, K., co-PIs: Lee, H.J., Herzog, I., & Luthy, N.C., Award period: 02/2017—05/2018.
  •  e-Tech Teacher Preparation Project. E-Tech Ohio ($100,000). PI: Voithofer, R., co-PIs: Cristol, D., Lee, H.J., Anthony, A., & Luthy, N.
  • Teaching Algebra in Context, Community, and Connections IV. Ohio Department Higher Education ($101,002). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 1/20/2012 – 5/31/2013.
  • Teaching Algebra in Context, Community, and Connections III. Ohio Department Higher Education ($97,680). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 1/20/2011 – 5/31/2012.
  • Teaching Algebra in Context, Community, and Connections II. Ohio Department Higher Education ($97,632). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 1/20/2010 – 5/31/2011
  • Teaching Algebra in Context, Community, and Connections I. Ohio Department Higher Education ($106,984). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 1/20/2009 – 5/31/2010
  • Middle School Math Discovery Project. Discovery Grant. PI: Lee, H.J.
    $ 16,200: June 2009 – 5/31/2010
    $ 14,992: 6/16/2008 – 5/31/2009
    $ 14,992: 2007 – 2008
  • Mathematics Specialist Course Reformatting for Distance Delivery, EDU T&L 839 Online Course Development. OSU Office of Continuing Education Course Development Grant ($14,725). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 2006 – 2007.
  • Change in Teaching: Integrated Teaching and Learning for Highly Qualified Mathematics Teachers. Research Grant. Ohio Board of Regents Improving Teacher Quality Program ($ 94,208). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 2004 - 2005
  • Enhancing K-3 Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding & Pedagogical Strategies in Mathematics. Ohio Board of Regents Eisenhower Program ($ 83,170). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 2002 – 2003
  • Middle School Mathematics Teacher Education Project. Ohio Board of Regents Eisenhower Program ($ 62,748). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 2001 – 2002.
  • Connected Mathematics Project, Grades 6 ~ 8. OSI-Discovery Grant ($ 45,711). PI: Lee, H.J., Award period: 2001 – 2002.

Selected Publications

  • Lee, H.J., & Han, C.-R. (to be published in Sept. 2023). Bringing digital resource decision-making up to date: Preparing the inaugural class of digital native preservice teachers for informed evaluation of digital resources. Journal of Education for Teaching, 49 (4).
  • Cho, S., Lee, H.J., & Herner-Patnode, L. (accepted). Mathematic Lesson Design for English Learners versus Non-English Learners from Perspectives of Equity and Intersection. Journal of Urban Mathematics Education.
  • Lee, H. J., & Kim, H-J. (2022). Learning from Noticing: Elementary Mathematics Preservice Teachers’ Noticing and Responsiveness on Lesson Modification. Educational Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/03055698.2022.2031893
  • Lee, H.-J., Han, C.; Kim, H.-j.; Herner-Patnode, L. (2021). Teaching Multiplication to Students with Mathematical Learning Disabilities (MLD): Analysis of Preservice Teachers’ Lesson Design. Sustainability 2021, 13, 11813. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su132111813
  •  Lee, H.J., Herner-Patnode, L., & Cho, S. (2021). Culturally Responsive Teaching in Mathematics: Preservice Teachers Perceptions and Applications. Ohio Journal of Teacher Education (OJTE), 35(2), 24 - 39.
  • Herner-Patnode, L., & Lee, H.J. (2021). Differentiated Instruction to Teach Mathematics: Through the Lens of Responsive Teaching. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development (MTED), 23 (3),6-25.
  •  Cho, S., Lee, H.J., & Herner-Patnode, L. (2020). Factors influencing preservice teachers’ self-efficacy in addressing cultural and linguistic needs of diverse learners. The Teacher Educator, 55(4), 411 - 429. DOI:10.1080/08878730.2020.1805835
  • Lee, H.J., & Boyadzhiev, I. (2020). Underprepared college students’ understanding of and misconceptions with fractions. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 15(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.29333/iejme/7835
  •  Lee, H.J., & Hu, J. (2019). Adoption of mobile technology in higher education, an introduction. In A. Zhang, & D. Cristol (Eds.), Handbook of mobile teaching and learning (2nd ed. pp. 497 - 502). Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-41981-2_4-2.
  • Lee, H.J., Ozgun-Koca, A., Meagher, M., & Edwards, M.T. (2018). Examining the impact of a framework to support prospective secondary teachers’ transition from ‘doer’ to ‘teacher’ of mathematics. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 20 (1), 112-131.
  • Lee, H.J., & Ozgun-Koca, A. (2016). Professional development model for mathematics teachers: Using task design and analysis. Current Issues in Education, 19 (2). https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1519
  • Lee, H.J., & Boyadzhiev, I. (2015). Making sense of fractions with GeoGebra in the USA. Mathematics Teaching, 244, 29-32.
  • Lee, H.J., & Kautz, J. (2015). Designing mathematical tasks within mobile technology environments. In A. Zhang (Ed.), Handbook of mobile teaching and learning (1st Ed. pp. 573-599). Berlin: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-41981-2_32-1
  • Lee, H.J. (2014). Conceptual framework of a blended professional development for mathematics teachers. Online Learning Journal (formerly Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network), 17 (4), 81-92.
  • Lee, H.J., & Link, B. (2012). Learning measurement with interactive stations. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (OJSM), 65, 30-39.
  • Lee, H.J., & Baek, E.O. (2012). Facilitating deeper learning in a learning community. International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI), 8 (1), 1-13.
  • Lee, H.J., Ozgun-Koca, S.A., & Cristol, D. (2011). An analysis of high school transformation effort from an outcome perspective. Current Issues in Education, 14 (1). https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/734
  • Lee. H.J., & Herner-Patnode, L. (2011). Reflecting on portfolio development: How does the portfolio facilitate a preservice teacher’s growth? International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design, 1(1), 65-79.
  • Herner-Patnode, L., Lee, H.J., & Cristol, D. (2010). Effective teacher training: Working to change dispositions in new teachers. In E.G. Pultorak (Ed.), The purposes, practices, and professionalism of teacher reflectivity: Insights for 21st century teachers and students (pp. 97-118). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.
  • Herner-Patnode, L., & Lee, H.J. (2009). A capstone experience for preservice teachers: Building a web-based portfolio. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12 (2), 101-110.
  • Herner-Patnode, L., Lee, H. J., & Baek, E.O. (2008). Reflective e-learning pedagogy: From engaged learners to reflective educators. In T. Hansson (Ed.), Handbook of research on digital information technologies: Innovations, methods, and ethical issues (pp. 233-248). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
  • Lee, H. J. (2007). Developing an effective professional development model to enhance teachers’ conceptual understanding and pedagogical strategies in mathematics. Journal of Educational Thought, 41 (2), 125-144.
  • Lee, H. J., & Herner-Patnode, L. (2007). Teaching mathematics vocabulary to diverse groups. Intervention in School and Clinic, 43(2), 121-126.
  • Haury, D., Bucci, T. T., & Lee, H. J. (2007). E. nopi math teacher guide: Critical thinking math, Levels 24 – 32. Seoul, Korea: Daekyo.
  • Haury, D., Bucci, T.T., & Lee, H. J. (2007). E. nopi math teacher guide: Basic thinking math, Levels 24 – 32. Seoul, Korea: Daekyo.
  • Haury, D., Bucci, T. T., & Lee, H. J. (2006). E. nopi math teacher guide: Critical thinking math, Levels 1 – 23. Seoul, Korea: Daekyo.
  • Haury, D., Bucci, T.T., & Lee, H. J. (2006). E. nopi math teacher guide: Basic thinking math, Levels 1 – 23. Seoul, Korea: Daekyo.
  • Herner, L., & Lee, H. J. (2005). Standards, special education, and access to mathematics curriculum. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 1 (6), https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ966527.pdf
  • Lee, H. J. (2005). Understanding and assessing preservice teachers’ reflective thinking. Teaching and Teacher Education, 21(6), 699-715.
  •  Lee, H. J. (2004). Developing a professional development program based on teachers’ needs. The Professional Educator, 27 (1 & 2), 39-49.
  •  Lee, H. J., & Jung, W. S. (2004). Limited-English Proficient (LEP) students and mathematical understanding. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 9 (5), 269-272.
  •  Reed, M. K., & Lee, H. J. (Eds.) (2002). Mathematics through inquiry, Volume 1: Number sense and operations. Columbus, OH: SUSTAIN.
  •  Reed, M. K., & Lee, H. J. (Eds.) (2002). Mathematics through inquiry, Volume 2: Geometry and measurement. Columbus, OH: SUSTAIN.
  • Lee, H. J., & Reed, M. K. (Eds.) (2002). Mathematics through inquiry, Volume 3: Probability and statistics. Columbus, OH: SUSTAIN.
  • Lee, H. J. (2002). Research papers and monographs in mathematics education produced in 1999. In D. T. Owens, & M. K. Reed (Eds.), Research in mathematics education 1999 (pp. 65-71). Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.
  • Lee, H. J. (2000). Research papers and monographs in mathematics education produced in 1998. In D. T. Owens, & M. K. Reed (Eds.), Research in mathematics education 1998 (pp. 85-104). Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.
  • Lee, H. J., & Ozgun-Koca, S. A. (1998). Research articles in mathematics education published in 1997. In D. T. Owens, & M. K. Reed (Eds.), Research in mathematics education 97 (pp. 33-69). Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.
  • Ozgun-Koca, S. A., & Lee, H. J. (1998). Research papers and monographs in mathematics education produced in 96. In D. T. Owens (Ed.), Research in mathematics education 1996 (pp. 57-67). Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.