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Prof. Dr. Elisa Kupers is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Department of Inclusive and Special Needs Education. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and has conducted extensive research on teacher-student interactions, student well-being, creativity, and special educational needs. Her work emphasizes inclusive education practices and refugee student integration. She has secured significant grants, including NWO-NRO projects, and has received awards like the 2020 'Let’s get to work, everyone!’ award and the Prins Bernhard Scholarship (2011).
- Education:
- PhD in Developmental Psychology (University of Groningen, 2014)
- Master’s in Clinical and Developmental Psychology (University of Groningen, 2010)
- Research Master in Human Behavior in Social Contexts (University of Groningen, 2009)
Her research focuses on:
- Teacher-student engagement dynamics and autonomy support
- Well-being of refugee students in primary education
- Creativity in music and classroom settings
- Inclusive educational practices for students with special needs
Grants and Projects:
- 2024: Research on trauma-related behavior screening in primary schools
- 2023: Studies on differentiated instruction and teacher efficacy during remote learning
- 2020: NWO grant on refugee students' language development
Publications: Over 48 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on education, psychology, and creativity. Recent work includes validation of screening tools for trauma-related behavior and analysis of teacher-student interactions in music education.
