Florence Bara

Florence Bara is an Associate Professor at Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Cognition, Langues, Langage, Ergonomie (CLLE) laboratory. Her research focuses on learning psychology, developmental psychology, and multisensory educational tools, particularly for children aged 4-10 with and without disabilities. She leads the TACTILIVR project (supported by FIRAH) to develop tactile books for early intervention and inclusive education, and participates in initiatives like NUMEC (ANR-FQRSC) for digital writing tools. Her work combines quantitative statistical analyses and qualitative methods (interviews, video analysis) to improve teaching strategies.

• Key research areas: Educational Psychology, Multisensory Learning, Special Education
• Recent projects: TACTILIVR (tactile books), NUMEC (digital writing), handwriting studies
• Collaborations: CLLE, Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, international partners in Quebec and Rwanda

Her publications from 2025-2014 include studies on:

• Haptic perception in developmental disorders
• Tactile pictogram design for blind children
• Motor-cognitive integration in early writing
• Participatory research for inclusive education
• Comparative studies across France, Quebec, and Rwanda
• Handwriting training interventions