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Janelle McFeetors is an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, concurrently serving as Associate Chair in the Dean's Office. Her research focuses on mathematics education, STEM pedagogy, curriculum design, and the integration of educational games into learning environments. She emphasizes teacher professional development, particularly in engineering and elementary education contexts, and explores how play-based activities and board games enhance spatial and logical reasoning in children.
Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in curriculum implementation, parental engagement in mathematics education, and fostering autonomy in learners. McFeetors has contributed to understanding how generative assessment practices and authentic assessment frameworks can support growth in mathematics classrooms. She also investigates identity development among engineering educators and graduate teaching assistants.
Key themes in her publications include the co-enactment of reasoning through games, the role of visualization in early mathematics/science curricula, and reframing parental concerns during curriculum changes. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publications reflect sustained contributions to elementary and secondary mathematics pedagogy, game-based learning, and STEM education.
Her administrative role in the Dean's Office highlights additional contributions to academic governance and faculty development within the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education.
