Mayra Mascareño Lara

Dr. Mayra Mascareño Lara is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Department of Educational Science. Her research focuses on classroom interactions, learning processes, equity in education, and microanalytic methodologies. She has been recognized with awards including the 2015 International Research Fellowship and a VOR/VFO dissertation prize. Her work addresses diverse educational contexts, including early childhood mathematics and peer feedback dynamics. Lara has organized workshops like the 'Summer school Analyzing Classroom Interactions' and collaborates internationally on projects like Chilean school quality studies.

Research interests include analyzing teacher-student interactions through methods like T-pattern analysis, exploring how interpersonal perceptions influence feedback processes, and promoting educational equity in low-performing schools. She actively contributes to conferences and peer-review processes, demonstrating commitment to advancing practical and theoretical insights in educational effectiveness.