Ana Castro Zubizarreta

Ana Castro Zubizarreta is a prominent academic affiliated with the Department of Education at the University of Cantabria, Spain. Her research focuses on early childhood education, global citizenship education, media literacy, and digital coexistence. She holds a Professorship and has contributed significantly to understanding child participation, educational transitions, and the integration of technology in early education.

• Affiliations: University of Cantabria, Department of Education
• Roles: Researcher, Thesis Supervisor, Collaborator in Educational Projects

Her work emphasizes empowering children in research processes, promoting democratic school environments, and addressing challenges posed by digital media in early childhood. Key contributions include studies on STEAM approaches, sustainable development goals in teacher training, and the critical analysis of advertising's impact on children.

Ana has coordinated multiple collective works and directed theses, including 'Children's Imaginaries on Advertising Consumption.' Her research bridges theory and practice, with a focus on participatory methods and policy implications in education.