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Jillian Ford serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Auburn University's College of Education, specializing in Agriscience Education. Her academic role bridges curriculum development and practical agricultural instruction within teacher preparation programs.
Her research investigates agricultural literacy through innovative frameworks including AI partnerships and inclusive pedagogies for English Language Learner (ELL) populations. Key focus areas encompass Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) implementation, epistemological biases in agricultural communications, and FFA program development for diverse student populations. She examines teacher induction challenges and professional association engagement to strengthen agricultural education ecosystems.
Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on practical implementation barriers and equity-focused solutions in agricultural education. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity through qualitative explorations of teacher perspectives, program evaluations of SAE for All initiatives, and experimental designs like peer translation programs. Recurring themes include resource constraints in rural education settings, technology integration challenges, and culturally responsive strategies for underserved learners.
