Weichen Zhao, Ph.D.
Pronouns: she/her
Assistant Professor, IVC
Math Education
School of Teacher Education
SDSU Imperial Valley
Primary Email: [email protected]
Bio
Weichen Zhao received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in elementary mathematics education from the University of Kansas. Her research primarily focuses on mathematics teacher training, specifically preparing pre-service teachers to teach mathematics using inclusive instructional strategies such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction.
Her experiences working with students with diverse needs and backgrounds motivated her to support preservice teachers to teach mathematics in line with inclusive pedagogy. She acknowledges the expertise pre-service teachers bring to mathematics classrooms and is dedicated to providing them with the necessary training to increase their confidence in mathematics teaching.