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Dr. Jane Strawhecker

Professor
(308) 865-8958
COE B167
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