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Rachel U. Mun

Title: Associate Professor

Department: Educational Psychology

College: College of Education

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of Washington, 2015
    Major: Education - Learning Sciences and Human Development
    Specialization: Gifted Education, Mixed Methods, Immigrant Education
    Dissertation: Parental expectations for Asian American men who entered college early: Influences on their academic, career, and interpersonal decision-making.
  • MEd, Washington State University, 2006
    Major: Counseling Psychology
    Specialization: Counseling Psychology
  • BA, University of Texas at Austin, 2002
    Major: Psychology

Current Scheduled Teaching

EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationFall 8W2 2024
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationFall 2024
EPSY 6900.708Special ProblemsFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2024
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 3W1 2024 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSpring 2024
EPSY 5000.090Introduction to Educational PsychologySpring 8W2 2024 SPOT
EPSY 5110.080Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2024 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationFall 2023
EPSY 2000.020Introduction to Gifted Education and Advanced AcademicsFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.080Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6030.708Practicum, Field Problem or InternshipFall 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2023
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 3W1 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSpring 2023
EPSY 5110.080Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6620.001Special Populations in Gifted EducationSpring 2023 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
EPSY 5000.080Introduction to Educational PsychologyFall 8W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.080Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSummer 10W 2022
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2022 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSpring 2022
EPSY 5000.092Introduction to Educational PsychologySpring 8W2 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5110.080Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2022 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 6900.708Special ProblemsSpring 2022
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationFall 2021
EPSY 5000.080Introduction to Educational PsychologyFall 8W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5000.086Introduction to Educational PsychologyFall 8W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.080Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.086Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2021 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 6030.708Practicum, Field Problem or InternshipFall 2021
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2021 SPOT
EPSY 5000.026Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2021 SPOT
EPSY 5000.601Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2021 SPOT
EPSY 6950.708Doctoral DissertationSpring 2021
EPSY 5120.090Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented StudentsSpring 8W2 2021 SPOT
EPSY 5120.096Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented StudentsSpring 8W2 2021 SPOT
EPSY 6620.001Special Populations in Gifted EducationSpring 2021 SPOT
HDFS 1013.001Human DevelopmentFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.080Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2020 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 6030.708Practicum, Field Problem or InternshipFall 2020
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2020 SPOT
HDFS 1013.006Human DevelopmentSpring 2020 Syllabus
EPSY 6030.708Practicum, Field Problem or InternshipSpring 2020
EPSY 5120.090Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented StudentsSpring 8W2 2020
EPSY 5900.708Special ProblemsSpring 2020
EPSY 6900.708Special ProblemsSpring 2020
HDFS 1013.001Human DevelopmentFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.020Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2019 SPOT
EPSY 5105.026Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2019 SPOT
EPSY 6030.708Practicum, Field Problem or InternshipFall 2019
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2019 SPOT
EPSY 5000.026Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2019 SPOT
EPSY 6030.708Practicum, Field Problem or InternshipSummer 8W2 2019
EPSY 5110.020Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2019 SPOT
EPSY 5110.026Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2019 SPOT
EPSY 6620.001Special Populations in Gifted EducationSpring 2019 SPOT
EPSY 6900.708Special ProblemsSpring 2019
HDFS 1013.002Human DevelopmentFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.020Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2018 SPOT
EPSY 5000.020Introduction to Educational PsychologySummer 5W1 2018 SPOT
EPSY 5120.020Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented StudentsSpring 8W2 2018 SPOT
EPSY 5110.020Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2018 SPOT
EPSY 5110.026Social and Emotional Components of GiftednessSpring 8W1 2018 SPOT
HDFS 1013.007Human DevelopmentFall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.020Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2017 SPOT
EPSY 6900.708Special ProblemsFall 2017
HDFS 1013.020Human DevelopmentSummer 5W1 2017 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 6620.001Multicultural Gifted EducationSpring 2017 SPOT
EPSY 5120.020Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented StudentsSpring 8W2 2017 SPOT
HDFS 1013.003Human DevelopmentFall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
EPSY 5105.020Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented StudentFall 8W1 2016 SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Mun, R.U., Larriviel, G., Johnson, R.D., Stewart, A. (2023). ). Identifying and serving culturally and linguistically diverse gifted underachievers.
  • Mun, R., Yeung, G. (2022). Identifying and serving Asian American students in gifted education. Identifying and serving diverse gifted learners: Meeting the needs of special populations in gifted education.
  • Piske, F.H., Mun, R.U. Bullying and its socioemotional implications in the education of gifted students.. Identifying, preventing, and combating bullying in gifted education.
  • Mun, R.U., Lee, L.E., Ottwein, J. (2020). Nurturing social and emotional development of gifted adolescents. Gifted and talented: Education, emotion, creativity, and potentialities.
  • Hertzog, N.B., Mun, R.U., DuRuz, B., Holliday, A.A. (2018). Identification of strengths and talents in young children. APA Handbook of Giftedness and Talent. 301-316. APA.
  • Journal Article

  • Johnson, R., Rinn, A.N., Mun, R.U., Yeung, G. (2024). Perspectives of parents of highly and profoundly gifted children regarding competence, belonging, and support within a sociocultural context. Gifted Child Quarterly. 68 (4) 294-315.
  • Johnson, R., Mun, R.U., Hodges, J.W., Rinn, A.N. (2023). Basic psychological needs, socioeconomic status and well-being of undergraduate students in honors programs..
  • Ottwein, J., Mun, R.U. (2023). Colorblind racial ideology among teachers of gifted students and its relationship with culturally responsive pedagogy. Gifted Child Quarterly. 67 (4) 259-277.
  • Johnson, R., Mun, R.U., Hodges, J.W., Rinn, A.N. (2023). Socioeconomic status, motivation, and well-being of undergraduate honors students. 2 (2) 9-22. SENG Journal: Exploring the Psychology of Giftedness.
  • Yeung, G., Mun, R.U. (2022). A renewed call for disaggregation of racial and ethnic data: Advancing scientific rigor and equity in gifted and talented education research.. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 45 (4) 319-351.
  • Hodges, J.W., Mun, R.U., Rinn-McCann, A.N. (2022). Disentangling inequity in gifted education: The need for nuance in racial/ethnic categories, socioeconomic status, and geography. Gifted Child Quarterly. 66 (2) 154-156.
  • Ezzani, M.D., Mun, R.U., Lee, L.E. (2021). District leaders focused on systemic equity in identification and services for gifted education: From policy to practice.. Roeper Review. 43 (2) 112-127.
  • Lee, L.E., Rinn, A., Crutchfield, K., Ottwein, J., Hodges, J., Mun, R. (2021). Perfectionism and the imposter phenomenon in academically talented undergraduates. Gifted Child Quarterly. 65 (3) 220-234.
  • Mun, R., Ezzani, M.D., Yeung, G. (2021). Parent engagement in identifying and serving diverse gifted students: What is the role of leadership?. Journal of Advanced Academics. 32 (4) 533-566.
  • Hodges, J., Mun, R., Jones Roberson, J., Flemister, C. Educator Perceptions Following Changes in Gifted Education Policy: Implications for Serving Gifted Students. Gifted Child Quarterly.
  • Mun, R., Ezzani, M.D., Lee, L.E., Ottwein, J. (2021). Building systemic capacity to improve identification and services in gifted education: A case study of one district. Gifted Child Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0016986220967376
  • Hodges, J., Mun, R., Johnson, R. Lewis Terman in context: An analysis of citations of Genetic Studies of Genius inside and outside the field of gifted education.. Journal for the Education of the Gifted.
  • Mun, R., Hemmler, V., Langley, S.D., Gubbins, E.J., Callahan, C.M., McCoach, D.B., Siegle, D. (2020). Identifying and serving English Learners in gifted education: Looking back and moving forward. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 43 (4) 297-335. https://doi.org/10.1177/0162353220955230
  • Hodges, J., Hodges, J., Oveross, M., Ottwein, J. (2020). Assessing the scholarly reach of Terman’s work. Gifted Child Quarterly.
  • Mun, R., Ezzani, M.D., Lee, L.E. (2020). Culturally relevant leadership in gifted education: A systematic literature review. Educational Research Review. Amsterdam, Elsevier. https://www.elsevier.com/
  • Lee, L.E., Rinn, A., Crutchfield, K., Hodges, J., Mun, R. (2020). Perfectionism and the Imposter Phenomenon in Academically Talented Undergraduates. Gifted Child Quarterly.
  • Lockhart, K., Mun, R.U. (2020). Developing a strong home-school connection to better identify and serve culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse gifted students. Gifted Child Today. 43 (4) 231-238.
  • Mun, R.U., Hertzog, N.B. (2019). The influence of parental and self-expectations on Asian American women who entered college early. SAGE Journals.
  • Mammadov, S., Hertzog, N., Mun, R.U. (2018). An examination of self-determination within alumni of an early college entrance program. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 41 (3) 273-291. SAGE Journals.
  • Mun, R.U., Hertzog, N. (2018). Teaching and learning in STEM enrichment spaces: From doing math to thinking mathematically. Roeper Review. 40 (2) 121-129. Taylor and Francis.
  • Hamilton, R., McCoach, D.B., Tutwiler, S.M., Siegle, D., Gubbins, E.J., Callahan, C.M., Brodersen, A., Mun, R.U. (2018). Disentangling the roles of institutional and individual poverty in the identification of gifted students. Gifted Child Quarterly. 62 (1) 6-24. SAGE Journals.
  • Siegle, D., Gubbins, E.J., O'Rourke, P., Langley, S.D., Mun, R.U., Luria, S.R., Little, C.A., McCoach, D.B., Knupp, T., Callahan, C.M., Plucker, J.A. (2016). Barriers to underserved students’ participation in gifted programs and possible solutions. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 39 103-131.
  • Mun, R.U. (2016). Identifying and assessing highly capable students. 8 (2) 14-17. Seattle, WA,
  • Hertzog, N.B., Mun, R.U. (2016). Outcomes for students on a fast track to college: Early college entrance programs at University of Washington. Roeper Review. 37 (1) 39-49.
  • Mun, R.U., Hertzog, N.B. (2015). University of Washington Robinson Center for Young Scholars: A review of current research. 8 (1) 33-36. Seattle,
  • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Johnson, R., Mun, R.U. (2021). Asynchronous development and gifted children: Parenting challenges ahead. Parenting for High Potential.
  • Mun, R.U., Hertzog, N.B. (2014). Early college entrance: How will my child do?. Seattle,
  • Research Report

  • Rinn-McCann, A.N., Mun, R.U., Hodges, J.W. (2022). 2020-2021 State of the States in Gifted Education. National Association for Gifted Children.
  • Gubbins, E.J., Siegle, D., Hamilton, R., Peters, P., Carpenter, A.Y., O'Rourke, P., Puryear, J., McCoach, D.B., Long, D., Bloomfield, E., Cross, K., Mun, R.U., Amspaugh, C., Langley, S.D., Roberts, A., Estepar-Garcia, W. (2018). Exploratory study on the identification of English Learners for gifted and talented programs. 1-56. Storrs, CT, National Center for Research on Gifted Education.
  • Mun, R.U., Langley, S.D., Ware, S., Siegle, D., Gubbins, E.J., McCoach, D.B., Hamilton, R., Callahan, C.M. (2016). Effective practices for identifying and serving English Learners in gifted education: A systematic review of the literature. 1-42. Storrs, CT, National Center for Research on Gifted Education. https://ncrge.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/982/2016/01/NCRGE_EL_Lit-Review.pdf
  • Technical Report

  • Rinn, A., Mun, R., Hodges, J. (2021). State of the States Report. National Association for Gifted Children.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • Rinn-McCann, A.N. (Co-Principal), Mun, R.U. (Co-Principal), Hodges, J.W. (Co-Principal), "2020-2021 State of the States in Gifted Education," sponsored by National Association for Gifted Children, National, $15000 Funded. ( - 2022).
  • Rinn-McCann, A.N., Mun, R.U. (Co-Principal), Hodges, J.W. (Co-Principal), "2018-2019 State of the States in Gifted Education," sponsored by National Association for Gifted Children, National, $10000 Funded. ( - 2020).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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