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Jen Richards is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education & Social Policy. Her work focuses on cultivating responsive learning environments in K-12 science education through teacher collaboration and asset-based frameworks. Dr. Richards partners with practicing teachers and school districts to develop tools for professional development, emphasizing video-based reflection and teacher noticing.
Education:
- PhD in Science Education, University of Maryland (2013)
- MEd in Secondary Science Education, University of Maryland (2008)
- BA in Biology and Political Science, University of Delaware (2006)
Research Interests: Her studies explore how educators can create classrooms that value student ideas and experiences, with particular attention to responsive teaching practices and research-practice partnerships. She investigates how teachers' existing knowledge and classroom resources can support ambitious instructional strategies.
Key Contributions: Dr. Richards has pioneered frameworks for analyzing teacher responsiveness to student thinking, developed tools for online professional development using classroom video, and contributed to understanding aesthetic judgments in teaching. Her work bridges theoretical insights with practical classroom applications.
Affiliations: She is part of the Freezing Time Research Group and actively collaborates with institutions like the National Science Foundation-funded projects.
