Dr. Larike Bronkhorst

Associate Professor

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Biography

Larike Bronkhorst is currently an associate professor at Utrecht University in the Department of Education. He coordinates the two-year research master’s program in Educational Sciences: Learning Interaction. His research is focused on how individuals learn in various contexts—such as school, home, work, leisure, and online—and aims to untangle the discontinuities in learning that can marginalize individuals in education. His work emphasizes collaboration, and through his PhD research, he unraveled the relationship between researchers and professionals in educational practice to enhance the quality of research. Bronkhorst’s research line, titled 'Learning to Change the World,' investigates how young people engage in climate activism and the learning processes that occur beyond traditional school settings. One notable project is 'Crisis Resilience: Student Empowerment in the Climate Emergency' (2024-2026), which exemplifies his commitment to empowering students. In addition to his research, Larike enjoys teaching and supervising research in academic master programs and teacher education programs in Educational Sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Coordinates the research master’s program in Educational Sciences: Learning Interaction and conducts research on learning in various contexts.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology