Roel Grol

Roel Grol is a Professor at HAN University of Applied Sciences, holding the Lectorate 'The Teacher as Designer' within the Academy of Education. His work focuses on designing effective education, emphasizing teachers' roles as designers. Collaborating with educators and the professional field, he explores how to tailor education to student needs and future relevance.

Research interests include curriculum design, didactics, and the integration of real-world contexts into teaching. His approach emerged from early career experiences in economics education for culinary students, where he adapted accounting lessons to practical scenarios in hospitality.

He currently leads the 'Teacher Professionalism' lectorate, aligning with initiatives like 'Learning with ICT' and 'Responsive Vocational Education.' Roel advocates for continuous reflection on educational purpose and equipping teachers with design-oriented skills.

Roel Grol regularly publishes on teacher design competencies and collaborates through the Academy of Education's quarterly newsletter. He also serves on unpaid boards for educational foundations.