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Elena Gonzalez Ros is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Hispanic Studies and Director of the Spanish Language Program at Brandeis University's Department of Romance Studies. Her teaching and research focus on curriculum design, second language acquisition (SLA), and communicative language instruction. She holds an M.Phil from Liverpool John Moores University and a B.A. from the Universidad de Oviedo.
Her pedagogical approach emphasizes proficiency-oriented, task-based learning aligned with ACTFL standards. Key research interests include instructional materials development, technology in education, and equitable language teaching practices. She has received grants for innovative teaching initiatives such as re-designing introductory Spanish courses and promoting inclusivity in language education.
- Grants:
- 2021-2022: Provost's Teaching Innovation Grant
- 2018-2019: Task-Based Instruction Grant
- 2016-2018: Theodore and Jane Norman Fund
- Advising & Leadership: Oversees the Spanish Language Program, focusing on curriculum development and instructional best practices.
