
Dr. Jane Strawhecker
Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Research focus areas: 1) Innovative pedagogical approaches for PreK - Grade 6 mathematics; 2) the impact of introducing STEM concepts in early childhood classrooms; 3) Investigating the effectiveness of educators' strategies for delivering math content
Areas of Expertise
- Curriculum
- Early Childhood Education
- Instructional Design
- Math
- Pedagogy
- STEM Education
- Teacher Education
Education:
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2004)
Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning
K-8 Mathematics Education
M.A., Mid-America Nazarene University (1992)
Curriculum and Instruction
Additional endorsement (1987)
Middle Grades Mathematics
B.A., Kearney State College (1986)
Elementary Education
Elementary Mathematics minor
Joined UNK Faculty: 2000