Ana Maria de Caso Fuertes

Ana Maria de Caso Fuertes is a Full Professor at the University of León, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Department of PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY. She holds a PhD from the University of León (2003) with a thesis on writing motivation titled "I want to write, I can write, I know how to write, motivation in writing", supervised by Dr. Jesús Nicasio García Sánchez.

Her research focuses on educational psychology, emphasizing motivational factors in learning, special education, and inclusive practices. Key areas include cooperative learning methodologies, socioaffective influences on academic performance, and the role of socioeconomic status in education. She leads research groups like EDUSOC (Education and Society) and contributes to initiatives such as Design4All, promoting universal learning design through gamification.

Her work addresses challenges in compulsory education, pre-school motivation, and the integration of students with disabilities. Recent studies explore emotional health in children with autism spectrum disorder (TEA) and the impact of pandemics on student motivation. She has published extensively on educational assessment tools, practicum evaluation in social work, and teacher perceptions of inclusion.

• Research Groups: EDUSOC, APECONE (Psychological and Educational Counseling), EDUTOOLS (Educational Research Group)
• Key Themes: Writing instruction, educational equity, socio-emotional learning, and adaptive teaching methods

Her contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with practical interventions, emphasizing evidence-based strategies to enhance student motivation and inclusive educational practices.