Dr. Lisette Hornstra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lisette Hornstra works as an associate professor (with ius promovendi) in the education department of Utrecht University. Her research primarily focuses on how teachers foster motivation, well-being, and academic achievement among students with diverse backgrounds and ability levels. Her interests include equal opportunities in education, the role of teacher expectations in students' motivation, and addressing social and ethnic diversity in schools, as well as teaching high-ability students. The research she conducts is characterized by the integration of fundamental and applied research. Lisette has received NWO-funded research grants, including a VIDI grant for her project Mind Gap. She also supervises PhD candidates as a promotor and copromotor, and coordinates courses in both the bachelor and master programs in educational sciences.

Research Interests

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