Marc Esser-Noethlichs

Marc Esser-Noethlichs is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and International Studies and the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education. He also serves as Head of Studies for a designated academic area, contributing to the leadership and development of teacher education programs. His academic work is deeply rooted in physical education, didactics, and professional development, with a strong emphasis on the concept of Bildung as a framework for holistic teacher formation.

His research focuses on physical education teacher education (PETE), with specific interests in core reflection, outdoor education, health literacy, and inclusive practices. Marc employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, particularly in developing measurement instruments and conducting intervention studies. He has extensive teaching experience across bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs, covering research methods and practical pedagogy.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory: exploring how reflective practices, outdoor activities, and health education can foster personal and professional growth in teachers and students. Themes such as Bildung, critical health literacy, and intercultural understanding recur across his work, indicating a cohesive research agenda centered on transformative education.

Marc has collaborated with researchers including Siv Lund, Lars Bjørke, Anders L. Hage Haugen, and Kirsti Riiser. His dissemination includes journal articles, book chapters, textbooks, and conference presentations, reflecting active engagement in the academic community.

He has supervised or co-authored works with several colleagues, though no formal list of students is provided. His leadership role and ongoing research suggest involvement in academic mentoring and team-based projects, particularly within the research groups Body, Learning and Diversity and Teacher Education as a Process of Bildung.