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Sarah Vander Zanden is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa's College of Education. She has held this position since 2011, contributing to teacher education and curriculum development. Her research focuses on literacy education, critical pedagogy, and spatial analysis in educational contexts, emphasizing practices that foster critical thinking, emotional literacy, and collaborative learning environments.
Dr. Vander Zanden’s work spans elementary through preservice teacher education, exploring topics such as grief in literacy classrooms, digital tools for collaborative research, and the role of play in early literacy. Her publications highlight innovative methods for integrating critical thinking into curricula and leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address sociopolitical issues in education. She has also investigated non-traditional assessment strategies for gifted students and the impact of classroom spaces on learning outcomes.
Though no specific grants or awards are documented in the provided materials, her extensive publication record reflects a commitment to advancing pedagogical practices through empirical and theoretical research. Her contributions emphasize practical applications for educators, bridging theory and classroom implementation.
