Janet Strickland, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone: 678-839-6061 | Fax: 678-839-6063
Email: jstrickl@westga.edu
Office: Education Annex 108
Biography
Dr. Strickland teaches Social Studies methods at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and research methods at the graduate level. Her research interests include Social Studies instruction for young children, innovative technologies for instruction, and social justice. She is co-editor and co-founder of Social Studies Research and Practice, a national journal for the promotion of Social Studies, and Co-editor of GATEways, a state journal of the Georgia Association of Teacher Educators.
Education/Degrees
- B.S., Education, University of Alabama, 1993
- M.A., Education, University of Alabama, 1996
- Ed.S., Education, University of Alabama, 1998
- Ph.D., Education, University of Alabama, 2000
Courses Taught
- ECED-4261 (Tch Content/Process:Soc Stud) [ View Syllabus ]
- PTED-7246 (Comparative Education) [ View Syllabus ]
Selected Publications
- Thomas-Fair, U. & Strickland, J. S. (2009). Notable trade book integrated activities. Social Studies Research and Practice.
- Strickland, J. S. & Nazzal, A. (2005). Using WebQuests to teach content: Comparing instructional strategies. Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education; 5(3)