Catherine van Beuningen

Catherine van Beuningen is a Full Professor in Language Learning & Multilingualism at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), specializing in linguistically diverse educational contexts. Since 2013, she has contributed to teacher training programs at AUAS, focusing on multilingualism and language development. She earned her PhD in 2011 from the University of Amsterdam for work on feedback effects in multilingual writing proficiency.

• Research Focus: Multilingualism, language acquisition, teacher training, curriculum design, and drama pedagogy.
• Key Collaborations: Affiliated with the Center of Expertise Urban Education and previously the Multilingualism and Education Research Group at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences.

Her publications emphasize multilingual assessment, drama-based professional development for language teachers, and evidence-informed practices bridging research and classroom applications. She serves as editor for the Dutch Journal of Applied Linguistics and contributes to national language education knowledge harmonization initiatives.