David Ruiz Hidalgo

David Ruiz Hidalgo serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Specific Didactics at the Faculty of Education, University of Burgos. His academic profile centers on innovative language and literature education, with specialized expertise in CLIL methodologies, ICT integration, and bilingual STEAM pedagogy.

His research interests span critical domains including:

• Language Teaching & Literature Didactics
• Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
• Educational Technology Integration
• Teacher Training Methodologies
• Bilingual Education Systems
• STEAM Pedagogical Frameworks

Dr. Ruiz Hidalgo maintains active involvement in seven major research initiatives, with current leadership roles in the CEFI and ELITE research groups. His projects demonstrate significant European collaboration through Erasmus+ PROMISED and transcontinental partnerships via the ApS SETUB project with Indian institutions. His 2023 doctoral thesis established foundational work on technology-enhanced English language teaching in integrated educational contexts.

His institutional affiliations reflect deep integration within the University of Burgos research ecosystem:

• CEFI research group (2022-present): Co-teaching in inclusive teacher education
• Didáctica de las Ciencias Sociales group (2021-2025): Teacher training for early childhood/primary education
• ELITE research group (2025-present): English language innovation
• Erasmus+ PROMISED (current): Bilingual STEAM transition
• ApS SETUB (2024/25): UBU-Bangalore sustainable teaching

His work bridges theoretical research with practical classroom applications, particularly through projects developing sustainable models for English language instruction in diverse educational settings across Europe and Asia.