Hanneke Assen

Hanneke Assen is an Associate Professor of Hospitality Education at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden. She holds a PhD and master's degree (cum laude) in Learning and Innovation from Tilburg University, Netherlands. Her expertise spans over three decades in education rooted in social constructivist and trialogical learning frameworks, emphasizing collaboration between education, research, and industry.

• Education: PhD in Learning and Innovation (Tilburg University), Master's in Learning and Innovation (cum laude)

Her research focuses on transitioning to learner-centered pedagogies and educators' collective learning processes. She pioneered the Design-Based Learning Study initiative and the DBE team model, advocating iterative, evidence-informed approaches to education. Key themes include boundary-crossing collaborations, communities of learners, and future-oriented educational design.

She emphasizes the trialogical perspective in hospitality education, integrating learner, educator, and industry insights to foster lifelong learning. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications, aiming to create meaningful educational experiences.