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Dr. M.G. Oosterhoff is a faculty member in the Department of Orthopedagogy & Clinical Educational Science at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, where her research centers on professional autonomy and teacher development in early childhood education contexts.
She earned her PhD from the University of Groningen in 2021 with the dissertation "Turning the kaleidoscope: multiple enactments of professional autonomy in early childhood education". Her academic trajectory demonstrates specialized expertise in educational dynamics through rigorous scholarly output.
Her research investigates how teacher education programs cultivate agency and expertise among early childhood educators, with particular focus on autonomy as a mediating factor between management practices and teacher work experiences. Key investigations include:
- Professional autonomy enactments in diverse educational settings
- Impact of organizational demands on teacher perceptions
- Management style effects on classroom environments
- Work experience mediators in educational institutions
Analysis of her 2019-2021 publications reveals a cohesive research program examining autonomy's role in teacher well-being and effectiveness. Her work employs mixed-methods approaches to document how educational structures either constrain or sustain professional agency, contributing significantly to understanding optimal conditions for early childhood educator development.
Dr. Oosterhoff maintains active academic engagement through her university contact: telephone +31 50 36 36566 and email m.g.oosterhoff@rug.nl.
