Tamar Groves

Dr. Tamar Groves is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences and Vice Dean of International Relations at the Faculty of Teacher Training, University of Extremadura. She specializes in international and comparative education, Spanish education history, and citizenship education in Europe. Her research explores the intersection of education with political movements, international organizations, and societal transformation.

Dr. Groves holds a PhD in History of Education from Tel Aviv University and UNED, Madrid, alongside advanced degrees in History from Tel Aviv University. She has held visiting positions at institutions including PRIO (Oslo), London School of Economics, and University of Lisbon. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational policy, emphasizing transnational influences and grassroots activism.

Her research outputs span prestigious journals like Compare, Research Papers in Education, and Paedagogica Historica. Key themes include the role of UNESCO in shaping Spanish education during Francoism, comparative teacher professional development models, and the impact of student activism on education policy in Myanmar. Her presentations at global conferences highlight cross-cultural educational dynamics and historical memory.

While no formal awards are listed, her extensive international collaborations and institutional roles reflect her academic influence. She actively contributes to teacher training and international educational equity initiatives through her vice-dean role and affiliated programs like the SIT Graduate Institute’s MA in International Education.