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Luce Claessens is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University specializing in educational psychology and educational sciences. Her career began as a teacher in an urban primary school in Utrecht, which fostered her interest in the behavior and cognitions of teachers. Currently, she serves as the coordinator of the teacher training program for primary school teachers within the Department of Education. Her research primarily focuses on teacher-student relationships from the teacher's perspective, emphasizing social cognition, motivation, interpersonal relationships, and the development of (student) teacher expertise. Claessens is dedicated to advancing research-based teacher education programs that enhance the effectiveness of teaching practices and teacher-student interactions.
Department of Psychology