Janet Strickland

Dr. Janet Strickland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Early Childhood through Secondary Education at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. She specializes in Social Studies education methods, innovative technologies for instruction, and social justice in education. Her work includes co-editing Social Studies Research and Practice and GATEways. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on social studies methods, research methods, and teacher leadership.

Education:

• B.S. in Education, University of Alabama, 1993
• M.A. in Education, University of Alabama, 1996
• Ed.S. in Education, University of Alabama, 1998
• Ph.D. in Education, University of Alabama, 2000

Her research focuses on developing effective Social Studies curricula for young learners, leveraging technology to enhance instruction, and promoting equity in education. She has contributed to national journals and co-authored influential articles on pedagogical strategies like WebQuests.

Teaching Responsibilities: She instructs courses such as ECED-7264 (Invest Social Studies Methods), ECED-8272 (Teacher as Leader), and HESA-9999 (Dissertation). Her syllabi emphasize collaborative learning and real-world application.