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Lisette Hornstra is an Associate Professor in the Education Department at Utrecht University, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Her research focuses on fostering student motivation, well-being, and academic achievement across diverse backgrounds and ability levels, with a strong emphasis on cultural and socioeconomic diversity, gifted education, and self-determination theory.
- 2020–present: Associate Professor, Utrecht University
- 2015–2020: University Lecturer, Utrecht University
- 2013–2015: Post-Doc Researcher, University of Amsterdam
She has secured multiple NWO-funded grants, including a VIDI grant for the project Mind the Gap, and contributes to curriculum development through courses like International Perspectives on Education. Her recent publications analyze cognitive adaptive support, teacher expectations, and resilience in literacy, with a focus on educational equity and technology-enhanced learning.
Scientific Awards:
- NWO VIDI grant for Mind the Gap
Dr. Hornstra’s work bridges fundamental and applied research, addressing equal opportunities in education through projects like KLAS (Promising Teaching in All Schools) and KLIK (Promising Teaching: Interactions in the Classroom). She also examines developmental trajectories of high-ability students and interethnic dynamics in classrooms.
