Dulce Franco

Dulce Franco is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University, where she teaches courses such as Technology and Education, Initiation to Professional Practice, and Internship supervision. She is an integrated researcher at CeiED and a member of the Research and Learning Community (ReLeCo): Teaching, Learning & Innovation. She currently serves as Director/Coordinator of a Master's program in the Teaching of Primary Education and Secondary Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Research Interests:

• Education and Technology / Learning with Technologies
• Teacher Training and Professional Development
• Integration of Science in Education
• Digital Citizenship
• Textbook Development and Educational Materials

Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on digital citizenship during the pandemic, teacher perceptions across Portugal and Angola, and the role of technology in modern education. She has contributed to critical reviews in Angolanistics and explored multiculturalism in vocational education in Brazil.

Scientific Involvement:

She supervises doctoral dissertations and theses in Portugal, Brazil, and Angola, and serves as a Professional Internship Supervisor. She is also an accredited trainer by the Scientific-Pedagogical Training Council (CCFCP) in Technology and Teacher Training domains. Her work bridges academic research, curriculum development, and practical teacher education.

Laboratories and Research Groups:

• CeiED – Research Center for Education and Development
• ReLeCo – Research and Learning Community: Teaching, Learning & Innovation