Our research is centred around the following areas:
Our research is centred around the following areas:
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SEJ054
The Research Group, Transformative Education for a global and digital society (EduTransforma-T) was incorporated into the System of Science, Technology and Innovation of Extremadura (SEJ054) in 2021, and is made up of twenty researchers from various fields of knowledge and areas of the University of Extremadura. The aim of the group is to generate scientific knowledge that allows us to continue developing improvements in Education that has a direct impact on people's lives. Therefore contributing to transform the global and digital society. The group has established the following lines of research:
1. Educational and digital development for a global society
1. Educational and digital development for a global society
We study the advances and new digital practices in the social, economic, cultural and educational context. We analyse the possibilities for collaborating in social transformation actions with citizens, building knowledge and actions between society-university-education.
Research interests: digital inclusion, social transformation, educational contexts, collaboration.
Research interests: digital inclusion, social transformation, educational contexts, collaboration.
2. Teacher Training
2. Teacher Training
We work with teachers to improve training, qualifications and educational quality to develop teaching-learning processes in a global and increasingly digital society.
Research interests: teacher and student profiles, educational guidance for the acquisition and development of competences, educational practice in new learning environments, use of tools for planning, delivering and evaluating teaching activities, good teaching practices, inclusion and care, diversity, and continuing professional development (CPD).
Research interests: teacher and student profiles, educational guidance for the acquisition and development of competences, educational practice in new learning environments, use of tools for planning, delivering and evaluating teaching activities, good teaching practices, inclusion and care, diversity, and continuing professional development (CPD).
3. Educational models in virtual contexts, artificial intelligence and robotics in Education.
3. Educational models in virtual contexts, artificial intelligence and robotics in Education.
We explore the potential of new educational models and scientific and technological advances for their use in Education and in Educational research.
Research interests: Educational models in face-to-face contexts, e-learning, b-learning, m-learning and u-learning. Theoretical and empirical models based on AI, deep learning, machine learning, big data and robotics in Education.
Research interests: Educational models in face-to-face contexts, e-learning, b-learning, m-learning and u-learning. Theoretical and empirical models based on AI, deep learning, machine learning, big data and robotics in Education.
4. Pedagogy for employment and educational guidance
4. Pedagogy for employment and educational guidance
We study the relationships that are established between Education and the world of work. In addition, we seek to promote individual development and personal self-realization through educational guidance.
Research interests: Training for employment, professional training, entrepreneurship, professional skills, educational guidance for personal self-realization.
Research interests: Training for employment, professional training, entrepreneurship, professional skills, educational guidance for personal self-realization.
5. Inclusive, intercultural and social education for Global Citizenship
5. Inclusive, intercultural and social education for Global Citizenship
One of the challenges for schools today is attending to diversity and the plurality of the students and for this, it is necessary to transform the classrooms into inclusive and safe spaces. We seek to promote teacher training to develop a schooling system and culture that contributes to improving the quality of education for all.
Research interests: Inclusive education, intercultural and multicultural education, education for global and digital citizenship, coexistence, democratic and peaceful attitudes.
Research interests: Inclusive education, intercultural and multicultural education, education for global and digital citizenship, coexistence, democratic and peaceful attitudes.
6. Competencies, active methodologies and innovation in Education
6. Competencies, active methodologies and innovation in Education
We explore the possibilities of active methodologies and educational innovation to develop a competency-based curriculum and to improve the planning, delivery and evaluation of educational practice.
Research interests: Active methodologies, key and 21st century competencies, lifelong learning, curriculum development, teacher planning and educational practice.
Research interests: Active methodologies, key and 21st century competencies, lifelong learning, curriculum development, teacher planning and educational practice.
7. Gender studies, intersectionsality and diversity in Education
7. Gender studies, intersectionsality and diversity in Education
We analyse education and the relationship with the social system from a gender perspective to promote gender equality and the inclusion of other minority groups at risk of social exclusion.
Research interests: Multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspective of gender, intersectionality, minority groups, Society and School.
Research interests: Multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspective of gender, intersectionality, minority groups, Society and School.
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