Yi-Fan Li, Ph.D.

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Yi-Fan Li, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Contact

• yi-fan.li@utsa.edu
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Bio

Dr. Yi-Fan Li earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a focus on Special Education from Texas A&M University. Before coming to the U.S., she spent five years as a special education teacher in a high school, where she worked primarily with students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and multiple disabilities. During her teaching career, she also served as a transition coordinator, an experience that deepened her interest in transition education for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, Dr. Li is passionate about working with teacher candidates to explore inclusive teaching practices, such as universal design for learning, to better support students from diverse cultural backgrounds. In her free time, Dr. Li enjoys watching movies and streaming shows on Netflix, singing, and listening to music. She also loves driving during sunset and cooking for friends and family.

 

Teaching

• SPE 3603
• SPE 3683

Research Interests

• Exploration of individual, family, and school-based research-based practices for transition, such as self-determination and universal design for learning.

Degrees

• Ph.D., Educational Psychology, emphasis in Special Education, Texas A&M University, 2021

Honors and Awards

Honors and Awards

• Providing Support and Promoting Self-Advocacy for Chinese families with Developmental disabilities (DD).
  • Year Awarded: 2024
  • Funding source: Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
  • Role: Co-Principal Investigator

• Examining the Effects of an Email-Writing Intervention for Students with Cognitive Disabilities Using ChatGPT.
  • Year Awarded: 2023
  • Fundng Source: UTSA VPREDKE
  • Role: Principal Investigator

• Creating an Accessible and Inclusive Classroom: Translating Research to Practices Step-by-Step.
  • Year Awarded: 2022
  • Organization: COEHD Faculty Research Award
  • Role: Principal Investigator

Presentations

Selected Presentations

• Montague, M. L., Li, Y., Omaboe, L. Seamless transitions in disaster and emergency preparedness: Maximizing medical readiness. Poster Presentation.
  • Location:Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX.
  • Presentation Date: March 2024

• Montague, M., Omaboe, L., & Li, Y. Assisting families as they support their adolescent with a disability through the transition to adulthood: A look at strategies to incorporate disaster preparedness. 30-minute presentation at the annual Family Life Education Virtual Summit.
  • Location:National Council on Family Relations. Virtual.
  • Presentation Date: June 2023

• de Marin, S., Li, Y. Educational diagnosticians’ perceptions on math disabilities, assessments, and interventions. Poster (45 minutes in-person).
  • Location:CEC2023 Convention and Expo. Louisville, KY.
  • Presentation Date: March 2023

• Li, Y., Ryan, A. M., Swoyer, J. Farias, T. Creating an accessible and inclusive classroom: translating research to practices step-by-step.
  • Location:2023 UDL-IRN International Summit. Pre-recorded session.
  • Presentation Date: March 2023

Publications

Selected Publications

• Li, Y., & Liu, C (July 2024). Using self-monitoring and ChatGPT to teach students with intellectual disability email writing. Global Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, 13, 555871. (IF: 1.6). https://juniperpublishers.com/gjidd/pdf/GJIDD.MS.ID.555871.pdf
• Li, Y., Liu, C., & Zhao, Y. (Apr 2024). Understanding self-determination learning experiences among Taiwanese adults with severe disabilities. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities (IF:1.8). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10882-024-09961-9. Online first.
• Li, Y., Zhang, D., Dulas, H., & Whirley, M. (Jul 2024). Academic learning experiences and challenges of students with disabilities in higher education. Journal of Postsecondary Student Success. (No IF, Indexed by Scopus)
• Li, Y., Byrne, S.,Yan, W., & Ewoldt, K.B. (Feb 2023). Self-monitoring intervention for adolescents and adults with autism: A research review. Behav. Sci. (IF: 2.6), 13,138.
• Li, Y., Zhang, D., Dulas, H. M., & Whirley, M. L. (Jul 2023). The impact of COVID-19 and remote learning on education: Perspectives from university students with disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies (IF: 1.6). https://doi.org/10.1177/10442073231185264. Online first.
• Li, Y., Zhang, D., Liu, C., Wang, K., Yan, W., & Dong, X. (May 2024). Perceptions of UDL teaching practices among university students with disabilities. Educ. Sci. (IF:3), 14, 501. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14050501
• Li, Y., Zhang, D., Dulas, H., & Whirley, M. (under review). Universal Design for Learning: Explore perspectives of students with disabilities in higher education.