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Aitor Garces Manzanera is an Associate Professor (part-time) at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Education, specializing in the Department of Didactics of Language and Literature. He holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (2021) with a thesis on digital writing processes and corrective feedback in primary education. His academic roles include directing the ELE Master's Degree and teaching across multiple programs.
Research interests focus on applied linguistics, second language acquisition, and digital writing processes. Key areas include: motivational networks in L2 learning, corrective feedback efficacy, blended learning modalities, and the integration of communicative tasks in education contexts. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical pedagogy, emphasizing digital environments and young learners' cognitive processes.
Publications span over 15 peer-reviewed articles and books covering topics like JASP statistical tools in L2 research, vocabulary retention in communicative tasks, and descriptive analyses of English education programs in Spanish universities. Recent studies explore Bayesian network analysis of motivational factors and the impact of digital tools on writing fluency.
Professional activities include academic consultancy, workshop facilitation, and contributions to international conferences. His research often employs keystroke-logging software and mixed-method approaches to study writing processes. Current projects emphasize task-based learning strategies and the affordances of rubrics in L2 writing assessment.
Education background includes a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Murcia (2021), and prior contributions to medieval manuscript analysis (e.g., the Heinrich Seuse Exemplar). Professional networks include SCOPUS, Researcher ID, and Google Scholar profiles.
