Antoni Cerdà Navarro

Dr. Antoni Cerdà Navarro is a Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), where he works in the Department of Didactics and School Organization within the School of Education. His academic career focuses on educational sociology, vocational training, and academic integrity. He teaches courses on scientific documentation and communication across multiple degree programs including Pedagogy, Social Education, and Business Administration, as well as specialized master's level courses on educational research and early school leaving.

His educational background includes:

• Sociology Degree from the University of Valencia
• Master's in Sociology and Anthropology of Public Policies from the University of Valencia
• Master's in Applied Social Research and Data Analysis from the Center for Sociological Research (CIS)
• PhD from the University of the Balearic Islands with a thesis on early educational abandonment in vocational training

Dr. Cerdà Navarro's research primarily focuses on the sociology of education and work, research methodology, and academic integrity. His work examines educational dropout, particularly in vocational training contexts, student engagement factors, and the sociodemographic characteristics influencing educational trajectories. He has conducted comparative studies on native and immigrant students in vocational education and investigated academic dishonesty in university settings. His research often employs mixed methods approaches to address practical educational challenges.

His recent publications show a consistent focus on vocational education dropout patterns, with increasing attention to academic integrity issues in higher education. The research demonstrates a methodological progression from literature reviews to more complex comparative and longitudinal studies, often incorporating sociodemographic variables and student engagement metrics. His work bridges theoretical sociological frameworks with practical educational interventions.

Dr. Cerdà Navarro is actively involved in several research structures:

• Member of the Research Group on Education and Citizenship (GREC)
• Member of the Institute for Educational Research and Innovation (IRIE)
• Member of the Ibero-American Network for Research on Academic Integrity
• Member of the Academic and Scientific Integrity Group (GRIAC)
• Member of the Professional Training Research and Innovation Laboratory (LABVET)

He has maintained research collaborations with institutions across Spain and internationally, including research stays at Pablo de Olavide University, the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, and the Center for Studies and Research on Qualifications in Marseille. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on research methodology and issues related to educational abandonment and transitions.