Marco Mazereeuw

Dr. Marco Mazereeuw is a researcher in Lifelong Learning at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, and holds a Lectoraat (Professorship) in Vocational Pedagogy and Lifelong Development at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. He also leads a Practoraat (practice-oriented research role) at Firda Vocational Education and Training. His career spans over two decades, beginning as a biology teacher before transitioning to teacher training and educational research.

Education: Marco started as a biology teacher, later becoming a teacher trainer at NHL Stenden. He earned a PhD focusing on integrations of school and workplace learning in pre-vocational education. His research emphasizes practice-oriented developments where learning and work processes intersect, particularly in vocational and lifelong education contexts.

Research Interests: Marco specializes in lifelong learning, vocational education, and workplace learning. He explores how educational practices can be aligned with professional environments to enhance skill development and professional agency. His work bridges theory and practice through collaborative projects like 'Learning at the Workplace' and 'Room for Professional Agency in Hybrid Environments.'

Publications: His recent work includes editing the journal Didactiek voor Vak en Beroep and co-authoring studies on boundary objects in professional learning and extended teams in vocational education. These contributions highlight his focus on practical applications of educational theory.

Professional Development: Marco mentors PhD students and researchers in practice-based projects, emphasizing guided professional development and collaboration between educational institutions and workplaces. He leads initiatives to strengthen vocational pedagogy and lifelong learning frameworks.

Labs/Teams: Active in Firda and NHL Stenden's research teams, focusing on integrating educational practices with professional environments to foster sustainable skill development.