Dr. Robert Klassen

Biography

Robert Klassen is a Professor of Education at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Harris Manchester College. He leads the ReNEW research hub focusing on the education workforce and is a chartered psychologist with expertise in educational psychology. His research interests include motivation, beliefs related to career decision-making, and the development of theory-informed digital interventions aimed at teacher recruitment and development. Before joining Oxford, he was a faculty member at the University of York and previously held various academic ranks at the University of Alberta. He has published over 125 peer-reviewed articles and chapters on educational psychology and teacher education. His funded research projects have received support from major funding bodies, including the Economic and Social Research Council and the World Bank. He has experience serving as an advisor to education ministries across several continents and is currently involved in projects addressing teacher recruitment and selection, classroom simulations, and educational gamification. He also coordinates the largest special interest group in education at EARLI, focusing on teaching and teacher education.

Research Interests