Lisette Hornstra works as an associate professor at the education department of Utrecht University. Her research focuses primarily on the question how teachers can foster motivation, well-being, and academic achievement of students with different backgrounds and ability levels. Her research interests include
- equal opportunities in education
- students' motivation for school
- social and ethnic diversity in schools
- teaching high-ability students.
Her research is characterized by the integration of fundamental and applied research. She received several NWO-funded research grants, including a VIDI grant for the project Mind the Gap.
She also teaches and coordinates courses in the bachelor and master program of educational sciences.
Links
- Project Kansrijk Lesgeven: Interacties in de Klas (KLIK)
- Project Burgerschap door Lesgeven: Onderzoek in de Klas (BLOK)
- Motiverend lesgeven: Handleiding voor docenten
- Van moetivatie naar motivatie: Praktijkprincipes die leerlingen motiveren (animatiefilmpje)
- Masterclass Eerste Hulp bij Motivatie (Noordhoff)
- EnIQma: Professionaliseringsspel (hoog)begaafdheid