Dr. Ursula Kessels

Biography

Ursula Kessels is a full professor at the Department of Education and Psychology at Freie Universität Berlin. Her research primarily focuses on Gender Stereotypes in Education, and the mechanisms that contribute to gender disparities in academic achievement. She develops theoretical and empirical frameworks for understanding how identity regulation affects educational processes, specifically in the context of diverse classrooms. Kessels' work integrates insights from educational psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology, exploring how factors such as ethnicity, gender, and socio-economic background shape students' experiences and outcomes. In addition, she is involved in various externally funded projects addressing educational equity and the feedback biases experienced by students from migration backgrounds. Her scholarly contributions include numerous publications in educational psychology journals and significant engagement in academic conferences. As a member of several educational research associations, she actively collaborates within international networks to advance the field of education research.

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