Casper Hulshof

Casper Hulshof is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Utrecht University. His work focuses on the intersection of educational technology, psychology, and critical thinking. He has contributed to understanding discovery learning environments, transfer of learning, and the debunking of educational myths.

• Expertise in educational history
• Research in simulation-based learning
• Active in teacher training and psychological diagnostics

His research spans discovery learning, transfer of knowledge, and educational technology, with a focus on data-driven analysis and critical evaluation of learning theories. His 2024 article on gaze-based teaching adaptivity demonstrates his ongoing innovation in educational psychology.

Hulshof combines quantitative research methods with interdisciplinary perspectives, integrating insights from philosophy, biology, and informatics. His work with computer simulations and educational data mining reflects his technical proficiency in Linux and programming (especially Perl).

Hulshof’s publications consistently address practical applications of psychological principles in education, including humor’s role in classrooms, frequent deadlines in blended learning, and major-interest congruence in student decision-making. His 1998 foundational research on prior knowledge’s impact on discovery learning remains influential.