Raul Lopez Castello

Raul Lopez Castello is a faculty member at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Training. He holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor and is part of the Department of Experimental A, specializing in the Didactics of Social Sciences. He is an active researcher within the SOCIAL(S) Research and Innovation Group on Geography and History Teaching.

His research interests include:

• Didactics of Social Sciences
• Art History Education
• Teacher Training and Pedagogical Content Knowledge
• Curriculum Analysis and Development
• Critical Visual Literacy
• Gender and National Identity in Educational Materials
• Eurocentrism and Decolonial Approaches in Textbooks

His recent scholarly work, published between 2019 and 2024, consistently explores the epistemological, historical, and sociocultural dimensions of Art History as a school subject. His publications reveal a strong focus on how teacher training, curriculum design, and textbook narratives shape disciplinary understanding and identity formation. He employs critical and historical methodologies to examine the evolution and representation of Art History in education, particularly in Spanish secondary and primary schools.

Scientific awards:

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Regarding advising and grants: Raul Lopez Castello has not listed any students under his supervision in the provided data. His thesis was supervised by Dr. David Parra Monserrat and Dr. Helena Rausell Guillot. There is no mention of research grants or funding sources in the current information.

Labs and research teams: He is an active member of the SOCIAL(S) Research and Innovation Group on Geography and History Teaching, which focuses on pedagogical innovation and critical approaches in Social Sciences education.