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Rachel Knecht is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English within the College of Humanities at Brigham Young University (BYU), where she contributes to the fields of literacy and English education. She is based in room 4094 JFSB, Provo, Utah, and can be reached at rachel.knecht@byu.edu.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Literacy, University of Nevada, Reno (2024)
- B.A. in English Teaching, Brigham Young University (2017)
Rachel's research centers on literacy development among middle-grade and adolescent learners. Her work explores reading instruction, metalinguistic awareness, and disciplinary literacy, emphasizing practical applications through mixed methods and research-practice partnerships. She is particularly invested in improving literacy outcomes through evidence-based pedagogical strategies across content areas.
Her teaching interests align closely with her research, focusing on effective approaches to reading and literature instruction, language and grammar pedagogy, and broader English education curriculum design for pre-service teachers.
Rachel actively engages in scholarly work related to literacy education, though specific publications are not listed in the available text. Her methodological approach integrates qualitative and quantitative techniques to bridge research and classroom practice.
There are no listed scientific awards or honors in the provided information.
Rachel advises students in English education and literacy-related research, though no specific advisees are named. There is no mention of external grants or funded projects. She is involved in academic service and instructional development within the Department of English, contributing to teacher preparation and curriculum innovation.
No information is available about labs, research teams, or collaborative research groups she may lead or participate in.