Maria Carmen Sanchez Fuster

Maria Carmen Sanchez Fuster is Assistant Professor at Universidad de Murcia's Faculty of Education, specializing in Didactics of Mathematical and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on Social Sciences Education, Textbook Evaluation, Teaching Methodologies, and Primary Education curriculum development.

Doctoral research evaluated teaching resources for Social Sciences, Geography, and History in Primary Education, utilizing quantitative analysis of teacher and parent perceptions across Murcia region schools. Key findings identified textbooks as central pedagogical tools despite limited digital integration, with families valuing their role in learning support. Research methodology featured validated protocols for textbook analysis and cross-sectional surveys.

Current work emphasizes practical classroom applications, advocating for simplified evaluation frameworks to assess educational materials. Community-oriented research explores how school excursions enhance regional heritage awareness among students.