“To create a culture of assessment that promotes powerful and productive student learning, the roles students play in the assessment process need to be re-examined. Their essential role in the process – as partners, not just as recipients – needs to be recognized. Numerous opportunities exist for students to participate, but they need to be supported in their efforts to do so”   - in Everyday Assessment in the Science Classroom (NSTA, 2003)


Janet E. Coffey
Assistant Professor

Ph.D., Stanford University

Joined University of Maryland faculty in 2003

Teaching and Research Interests
Janet Coffey’s research and teaching interests lie in science education at the intersection of assessment and learning. She particularly focuses on everyday classroom assessment activities and opportunities available for students to actively and meaningfully participate in the process. She is interested in how re-organizing everyday assessment can contribute to improved access, participation, and student learning. Also interested in teacher change in the realm of assessment, she has worked closely with middle school science teachers as they sought to improve their everyday teaching and assessment practices.
 
Prior to coming to the University of Maryland, Janet taught middle school science. She also worked as a staff member on the development of the National Science Education Standards. She received her Ph.D. from Stanford University in Curriculum and Teacher Education, Science Education.

Contact Information
2226A Benjamin Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-8345
jecoffey@umd.edu

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