Professor Dr. Gosia Marschall

Biography

Gosia Marschall is an Assistant Professor in Teacher Professional Learning at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. Her research agenda centers on developing an understanding of how teachers learn within initial teacher education by drawing on theoretical and empirical research perspectives from education, sociology, social psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Her primary focus is on the (re)conceptualization of the teacher professional learning process, integrating factors such as teacher knowledge, self-efficacy, agency, and identity to enhance professional growth and wellbeing. Gosia employs abductive phenomenological methodology, engaging in rich qualitative case studies that inform her research on mathematics education. Her interests include teaching and learning in algebra and calculus, the emotional aspects of mathematics teaching, and the development of teachers’ professional identities. She has initiated several interdisciplinary research projects aimed at addressing the challenges of teacher attrition and wellbeing, particularly in the context of secondary mathematics education. Additionally, Gosia teaches various postgraduate courses, including Professional Studies PGCE and MPhil Mathematics Education, and supervises students in several related areas.

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