Fay Shin

Fay Shin is the Chair and Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at California State University, Long Beach.  She received her Ph.D. in Education and Masters degree in Teaching E.S.L. from the University of Southern California.  She has a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate work at UCLA where she received a B.A. in Psychology.

She is a former elementary and middle public school teacher and she is a consultant to school districts and conducts workshops across the nation and internationally.  Her research and publications have focused on English language development, literacy and bilingual education.   Her most recent work includes developing Journeys- ELD/ELA in the Content Area: Science for Rosen Books & Classroom Materials. This program integrates English Language Development strategies with science content standards and is currently being used in school districts in the United States.

 

Ph.D. Education, University of Southern California

M.S. Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Southern California

B.A. Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, Los Angeles

 
Curriculum material: Developed and published ESL Programs
 
Journeys – ESL  in the Content Area: Science.  Solar System Unit.  2011. Rosen Classroom, a division of Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. NY:  New York. Copyright 2011.
 
Journeys – ESL/ELA in the Content Area:  Science.. Rosen Classroom a division of the Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. NY: New York. Copyright  2005, 2006, 2008 by Fay Shin.  ISBN:  1-4042-5532-X
 
Yoon’s Balanced English as a Foreign Language Program. Universal Education Group, Inc.  2008. ISBN:  89-489-1919-9
 
 
 

Shin, F. and Krashen, S. (2008). Summer Reading: Program and Evidence. Boston, MA. Allyn and Bacon. 
 
Shin, F. (2008). Journeys Teacher’s Manual:  Strategies for Teaching Science and English Language Learners. Rosen Classroom. NY: New York.
 
Refereed journal articles and book chapters
 
     Shin, F., Rueda, R., Simpkins, C. and Lim, H.(2009). "Effective Instructional Strategies: Developing Literacy in Science For English Language Learners Through Content Area Instruction."  In One Classroom, Many Learners, J. Coppola (editor), Newark:DE. International Reading Association, Inc.  
 
     Lin, S., Shin, F. and Krashen, S. (2007). Sophia’s Choice:  Summer Reading. Knowledge Quest Journal. 35 (4).
 
     Shin, F. (2006). “The Sun – Lesson 5.”   In A. Fathom and J. Crowthers (Eds.). Science for English Language Learners: K-12 Classroom Strategies. NSTA Press: National Science Teachers Association, 122-126. 
 
     Krashen, S. and Shin, F. (2005). “Summer Reading and the Potential Contribution of the Public Library in Improving Reading for Children of Poverty.” Public Library Quarterly. 23 (3/4) 99-109.
 
      Shin, F. (2004).“English language development standards and benchmarks: Policy issues and a call for more research.” Bilingual Research Journal. Summer.28(2).181-194.
 
     Shin, F. (2004). “Current trends in education in the United States.” In International Education Policies and Implications. Ewha University Publications. 70-78.
 
     Cho, G., Shin, F. and Krashen, S. (2004). "What do we know about heritage languages? What do we need to know about them?" Multicultural Education Journal. Summer. 11(4). 23-26.
 
Shin, F. (2004). Books, not direct instruction, are the key to vocabulary development. Library Media Connections. January. 20-21.
 
Shin, F. (2004). Should we just tell them to read? The role of direct encouragement in promoting recreational reading.Knowledge Quest-Journal of the American Association of School Librarians. 33 (2). 47-48.
 
Shin, F. and Lee, B. (2003). Language Shift Co-occurs with Positive Attitudes Toward the Heritage Language. Mosaic Journal. 8(1). 7-9.
 
Kim, S. , Hoewisch, A. and Shin, F. (2003). Selection of Reading Assessment Methods:  Are Teachers’ Choices Congruent With Instructional Methods? Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research Yearbook. 3. 41-56.
 
Shin, F. (2001). A Self-Selected Reading Program for Middle School Students:  Motivating Students with Goosebumps and Popular Books. California School Library Association Journal. 25 (1). 15-19
 
Nguyen, A., Shin, F. and Krashen, S. (2001).  “Development of the first language is not a barrier to second language acquisition:  Evidence from Vietnamese immigrants to the United States" International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.
 
Shin, F. (2000). Parent attitudes toward the principles of bilingual education and their children's participation in bilingual programs.  Journal of Intercultural Studies. 21 (1). 93-99.
 
Shin, F. and Kim, S. (1998). “Korean Parent Perceptions and Attitudes toward Bilingual Education.” Current Issues in Asian and Pacific American  Education.  Endo, R., Park, C., Tsuchida, J. and Agbayani, A. (Editors). Pacific Asian Press of Covina, CA.
 
Shin, F. (1998). " Implementing free voluntary reading with ESL middle school  students." Language Minorities and Literacy: Access and Opportunity.  Libraries Unlimited Inc., Englewood, Colorado. 
 
Shin, F. and Krashen, S.  (1998). "Do people appreciate the benefits of advanced first language development? Attitudes towards continuing first language development after transition.”  Heritage Language Development. Language Education Associates. Culver City, California.
 
Shin, F. and Krashen, S.  (1996). Teachers' Attitudes towards the Principles of Bilingual Education and Toward Students' Participation Bilingual Program: Same or Different? Bilingual Research Journal.  20 (1). 45-53. 
 
Shin, F. and Lee, B. (1996).  "Hmong parents and students: What do they think about bilingual education?" Pacific Educational Research Journal. 8(1), 65-71.
 
Shin, F. and Gribbons, B. (1996). "Hispanic Parent Perceptions and Attitudes of Bilingual Education."  The Journal of Mexican American Educators. 16-22.
 
 

  • California Association for Asian Pacific American Educators. April 28, 2018. Los Angeles. Promoting reading and writing in the ELD classroom.
  • American Education Research Association Conference. “Supporting Asian American Bilingual Teachers and Teacher Prepartion Programs” - Korean American Educators Association SIG.   New York, NY. April 21, 2018
  • International Association School Libraries Association Conference. August 7, 2017. Long Beach, CA.
  • California Association for Asian Pacific American Educators Conference. June 3, 2017
  • Assembly Education Committee Hearing.  March 24, 2017. Addressing the needs of Asian Pacific American bilingual teachers and bilingual programs . Long Beach, CA.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-P4mQ3Y_P4 
  • Bilingual Teachers Education Project Summer Institute. June 26.  2016. Strategies for integrating the California Common Core ELD Standards into the Curriculum.  Northridge, CA.
  • Busan National University of Education ESL Conference. April 8, 2016. Busan, Korea
  • California Association for Asian Pacific American Education, California Common Core State ELD Standards: From Research to Practice.  Northridge, CA.  August 1, 2015.
  • Korean American Education Research Association, Chicago, IL., April 2015.  “Korean Immersion programs in K-6 Schools.”  Presenter and facilitator for scholarship and publications session.
  • California Association Bilingual Education Conference, Asian Bilingual Teachers’ First Year Experience in a Bilingual Classroom. Anaheim, April 3, 2014
  • Bilingual Teacher Educators Project Summer Institute, Northridge, CA. August 9, 2013
  • Asian Pacific American Institute.  National Association Bilingual Education Conference. Orlando, FL. Feb. 7,  2013.
  • California Association Bilingual Education Conference.  Asian Bilingual Authorization Teacher Credential programs and CSU Consortium.  Long Beach, Feb. 15, 2013
  • Keynote Speaker. Connecticut TESOL Conference, Hartford, Connecticut. Nov. 3, 2012
  • Preparing Bilingual Educators Teachers (BTEP) Summer Institute, Northridge, CA. August 11, 2012
  • Second Language Literacy Institute.  International Reading Association Conference. April 30, 2012.  Chicago, IL
  • Keynote Speaker. International Korean Educators Network Conference. Los Angeles, CA.  January 14, 2012
  • Keynote Speaker. Connecticut State Education Resource Center (SERC). Middletown, CT.   Nov. 18, 2011
  • Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Conference, New Orleans. April 14, 2011
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar. California State University, Long Beach.  Sept. 22, 2011
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar. CSULB.  Feb. 14, 2011.
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar. CSULB.  Sept. 14, 2010
  • National Foreign Language Teachers Association Conference.  Los Alamitos, CA. August 10, 2010
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar.  CSULB. February 13, 2010
  • Keynote Speaker. Ysleta Independent School District.  El Paso, TX. October 30, 2009
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar. CSULB. Sept. 17, 2009
  • Keynote Speaker. National ELL Professional Development, San Francisco State University, San Francisco,   CA. June 16, 2009
  • Keynote Speaker. California Elementary Education Association (CEEA)
  •             Professional Development  Seminars. Pomona, CA  May 29, 2009
  • Keynote Speaker. Effective strategies for second language acquisition. CEEA
  •             Professional Development  Seminars. Long Beach, CA May 28, 2009
  • Keynote Speaker. Effective strategies for second language acquisition. CEEA
  •             Professional Development  Seminars. San Francisco, CA  May 21, 2009
  • Keynote Speaker. Successful Strategies for Teaching English Language Acquisition. EECI Professional
  •             Development Seminar. Minneapolis, MN. Oct. 2, 2008.
  • Keynote Speaker. Successful Strategies for Teaching English Language Acquisition. EECI Professional
  •             Development Seminar.  Saddle Brook, NJ. Oct. 28, 2008
  • Keynote Speaker. Successful Strategies for Teaching English Language Acquisition. EECI Professional
  •             Development Seminar.  Skokie, IL Nov. 4, 2008
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar. California State
  •             University, Long Beach.  Sept. 12, 2008
  • ELD Professional Development. Heritage School. Lodi Unified School District. Sept. 4.
  • Keynote Speaker. StarTalk Institute. San Francisco State University. June 23, 2008
  • International Reading Association. Second Language Literacy Institute. May 4, 2008. Atlanta,GA.
  • Keynote Speaker. Center for Educational Technology. Tel Aviv, Israel. April 20, 2008.
  • Keynote Speaker. Bilingual Education Emphasis in Mastery of Standards Conference.March 8, 2008. El Paso, TX.
  • Featured Speaker. Wisconsin Reading Association. Feb. 7, 2008. Milwaukee, WI.
  • Keynote Speaker. Houston Unified School District Literacy Conference. Feb. 5, 2008. Houston, TX.
  • Secondary Teacher Education for English Learner Integration Seminar. California State  University, Long Beach.  Feb. 1 and Feb. 8, 2008.
  • ELD Professional Development. Global Education Academy Charter School. LosAngeles, CA.  Feb. 13, 2008.
  • Keynote Speaker.  ESL Professional Development. Jewish Board of Education. New York, NY. Nov. 20, 2007.
  • Keynote Speaker.  Literacy and ESL Professional Development. El Paso School District. El Paso, TX. Oct. 25, 2007.
  • Keynote Speaker. K-12 Literacy Professional Development Conference. Lodi UnifiedSchool District. Lodi, CA. Sept.14, 2007.
  • Keynote Speaker. ESL Institute. Houston Unified School Dist. Houston, TX. Aug. 21, 2007.
  • Keynote Speaker. ELD Professional Development. Delhi Unified School District.  Merced, CA.
  • Presenter. International Reading Association Conference. Toronto, Canada.  May 3, 2007.
  • Keynote Speaker. Harris County Office of Education. Houston, TX April 25, 2007.
  • Presenter. TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Conference. Seattle, WA. March 22, 2007.
  • California Association for Bilingual Education Conference. Long Beach, CA. 2007
  •  Keynote Speaker.  ESL Professional Development. Jewish Board of Education.
  •             New York, NY. Dec. 11-12, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker. CACE Title 1 Administrators Conference. Cape Cod, MA.  Nov. 29, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker. California Assoc. for Asian Bilingual Educ. Stockton, CA. Oct. 26, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker. Idaho Association for Bilingual Education. Oct. 3, 2006.
  • Professional Development. Stockton Unified School District. Stockton, CA. Sept. 28- 29, 2006
  • Professional Development. Elk Grove Unified School District. Elk Grove, CA. Sept. 16, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker. Professional Development.  Stockton Unified School District. Stockton, CA. Sept. 14, 2006
  • Keynote Speakers. ELD Professional Development. New York City Unified School District. NY. June 29, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker. ESL Conference. New York City School District.  New York, NY.  June13, 2006
  • Presenter.  International Reading Association Conference. Second Language Literacy Institute. April 30. Chicago, IL. 2006.
  • Professional Development Grades K-6. Stockton Unified School District. March 6, 2006.
  • Professional Development Grades 6-8.  Stockton Unified School District.  Feb. 6, 2006.
  • Featured Speaker - National Assoc. for Bilingual Education Conf. Phoenix, AZ. Jan. 19, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker – Connecticut State Superintendents and Principals Conference.  Hartford, CN. Jan. 23 & 24, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker ELD Professional Development. Butte County Office of Education. Chico, CA. Jan. 21, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker ELD Professional Development. Stockton Unified School District. Jan. 12, 2006.
  • Keynote Speaker. California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) English Language Development Conference. Cerritos, CA  Dec. 3, 2005.
  • National Council of Teachers of English Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. Nov. 19, 2005.
  • Featured Speaker. Texas TESOL Conference. Dallas, TX. Nov. 5
  • Stockton Unified School District. English Language Development Teacher Training and Literacy Workshops, Sept. 29-30, 2005.
  • Stockton Unified School District. English Language Development Teacher Training and Literacy Workshop. October 10, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker: Literacy Institute. Berendo Middle School. Los Angeles Unified School District. Los Angeles,  CA. June 30, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker. English Language Development and Literacy. Stockton Unified School District. June 23, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker.  Korean American Educators Conference.. June 3, 2005.
  • International Reading Association Conference. San Antonio, TX. May 2, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker. San Diego Administrators’ Association. San Diego, CA. April 21, 2005.
  • Staff Development Resources Seminar. Seattle, WA March 29, 2005
  • Staff Development Resources Seminar. Portland, Oregon. March 30, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker. Butte County Office of Education. Chico, CA. Jan. 29, 2005.
  • Greater L.A. Science Teachers Association Conference. Los Angeles, CA Feb. 19, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker CEEA (CA Elementary Education Association) Seminars. San Francisco, CA. Jan.24, 2005
  • Keynote Speaker CEEA Seminars. Pomona, CA.  Jan. 20, 2005.
  • Keynote Speaker CEEA Seminars. Oct. 25 Ontario, Nov. 5 Anaheim, Nov. 15 Sacramento. 2004.
  • California Association for Asian Bilingual Education. Oct. 29, 2004. Stockton, CA 
  • Keynote Speaker. Granite USD. Salt Lake City, Utah August 16, 2004.
  • Keynote Speaker.Professional Development Workshop. Moreno Valley USD. July 1, 2004
  • Savanna School District. June 23 -24, 2004
  • Ewha University, Keynote Speaker. Seoul, Korea .June 2.
  • Keynote Speaker CEEA April 18, 2004. Fresno, May 3, 2004.  Sacramento, May 10, 2004. Pomona, May 11, 2004 Long Beach.
  • Teachers of English Speakers of Other Languages. Long Beach, CA  April 3, 2004.
  • California Assoc.  Bilingual Educ. Asian Pacific American Institute. San Jose, CA. March 5, 2004
  • Keynote Speaker. Butte County Office of Education. January 24, 2004
  • Aerohaven School, Sacramento USD. January 23, 2004.
  • Professional Development- Keynote Speaker. CEEA Nov. 20, 21& Dec. 3, 4. Santa Clara, Sacramento, Anaheim, Ontario. 2003
  • Professional Development Workshop.Temple City Unified School District, Oct. 31, 2003
  • New City School, Long Beach Unified School District. August 25, 2003
  • Tracy Unified School District, Delta Island School. July 18, 2003
  • International Reading Association. Orlando, FL. May 4, 2003
  • California Elementary Education Association. Fresno, Long Beach, Ontario. May 9, 14, 15, 2003
  • Korean American Educators Association. May 31, 2003
  • 4th International Symposium on Bilingualism. Arizona. May 2, 2003
  • Beverly Hills Unified School District. March 20, 2003
  • Keynote Speaker. National Asian Pacific American Conference on Law and Public Policy.  Harvard Law School. February 28, 2003
  • California Association for Bilingual Education. February 15, 2003.
  • Keynote Speaker.  Professional development -ELD workshop. Temple City School District. Jan. 31,,2003