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Jennifer Oxman Ryan is a Senior Research Manager at Project Zero, Harvard University, focusing on playful and maker-centered learning, arts education, and school/community partnerships. Her work emphasizes teacher research and innovative pedagogical strategies. She has been with Project Zero since 2006, contributing to initiatives like Reimagining Early Childhood Education (RECE), Pedagogy of Play (PoP), and Agency by Design (AbD).
Her research explores playful learning environments, maker-centered educational practices, and teacher professional development. Notable publications include A Pedagogy of Play (2023) and Maker-Centered Learning (2016). She co-designed online courses such as Teaching and Learning in the Maker-Centered Classroom and Let's Play: Teaching Strategies for Playful Learning.
Ryan's work integrates participatory research methodologies, such as Playful Participatory Research (PPR), to empower educators and students. She has collaborated on global projects, including studies in South African schools and the International School of Billund. Her TEDx Talk on The Maker Mind highlights innovative educational approaches.
Ryan’s contributions span curricular design, professional development, and policy recommendations for early childhood and K-12 education. She advocates for creative, student-centered learning environments that balance structure and freedom.
