Daniel Ríos Muñoz

Daniel Ríos Muñoz is an academic affiliated with the Department of Education at the University of Santiago de Chile (USACH). His research focuses on educational assessment, teacher evaluation practices, and strategies for educational improvement in vulnerable schools. With a career spanning over two decades, he has contributed 25+ peer-reviewed publications and maintains an H-index of 6 with 120 citations. His work emphasizes decentralized assessment methods, competence-based education, and innovative pedagogical approaches in secondary and higher education settings.

Key research themes include:

• Evaluative rationalities in school settings
• Self-learning and formative assessment techniques
• Consultancy for school improvement
• Environmental education integration
• Teacher characteristics fostering innovation

Recent articles (2020-2022) highlight advancements in remote education evaluation frameworks and democratic transformative training. His work frequently appears in prestigious journals like Educaçao e Pesquisa and Educare Electronic Magazine. Collaborations with David Herrera Araya and Claudio Díaz Pizarro are central to his recent output.

Ríos Muñoz has advised on educational consulting projects in high schools with social vulnerability, focusing on sustainability and systemic change. His publications often bridge theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges in diverse educational contexts.