Desirée García Gil

Desirée García Gil is a Professor at the Department of Language Teaching, Arts and Physical Education at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She holds a European Doctorate from the University of Granada, with additional qualifications in History, Music Sciences, Literary Theory, and a Diploma in Music Education. Her research focuses on gender dynamics in education, curriculum analysis in music education, and innovative teaching methodologies like e-learning and flipped classrooms.

Education:

• European Doctor from the University of Granada
• Master's Degrees in History and Music Sciences
• Advanced Studies in Literary Theory and Comparative Literature
• Diploma in Teaching with specialization in Music Education

Research Interests:

• Gender equity in teaching-learning processes
• Ideology in music education curricula
• E-learning technologies for music teacher training
• Physical education methodologies for gender violence prevention

Key Projects:

• Directed 8+ research projects funded by national and international agencies (e.g., Spanish Ministry of Education, ANR-France)
• Coordinated flipped classroom initiatives across multiple universities
• Principal investigator in projects addressing gender equity in education (2016-2021)

Leadership Roles:

• Director of the Complutense Electronic Journal of Research in Music Education (SCOPUS-indexed)
• Member of Gender Studies research groups

Innovation Initiatives:

• Developed e-learning modules to reduce digital gender gaps in teacher training
• Pioneered Kahoot-based interactive learning tools for music education
• Created inclusive pedagogical frameworks for physical education teachers