Willeke Norder

Willeke Norder is an education researcher specializing in special secondary education contexts, focusing on adolescents with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Her work investigates the intersection of peer relations and student motivation through the lens of Self-Determination Theory.

Research interests include:

• Special Education methodologies
• Student motivation dynamics
• Peer influence in classroom settings
• Autonomy and relatedness in learning
• Educational attendance barriers
• Semi-structured interview techniques

Her December 2025 publication in the British Journal of Educational Psychology represents current work examining adolescent experiences through qualitative methods, showing emerging influence with 2 Scopus citations and 22 institutional downloads. Research trends indicate strong focus on practical applications for inclusive education within Dutch special secondary settings.

Collaborative work with A. de Boer and A. Minnaert demonstrates active research partnerships. Recent academic presentation (June 2025) on motivation determinants confirms ongoing engagement with practical educational challenges in special needs contexts.