Helena Rausell Guillo

Helena Rausell Guillo is a Professor in the Department of Didactics of Social Sciences at the Faculty of Teacher Training, Universitat de València. She is an active academic with a permanent faculty position, contributing significantly to research and education in history, gender, and teacher training. She is a member of the SOCIAL(S) Research and Innovation Group on Geography and History Teaching.

• Doctor, Universitat de València (1999)
• Doctor, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2021)

Her research focuses on gender and education, particularly in the context of history and art history teaching. She investigates how gender identities, national identities, and historical narratives are constructed in textbooks and curricula. Her work emphasizes the inclusion of women and marginalized groups in educational content and promotes critical analysis of visual and textual sources.

Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in exploring gender representation in secondary education, teacher training, and art history. Themes include masculinities in art, women's political rights, Enlightenment teaching, and coeducation challenges. She integrates visual media, such as film, into pedagogical practices to enhance historical understanding.

She has contributed extensively to discussions on curriculum development, democratic citizenship, and educational inclusivity. Her work supports the integration of cross-cutting themes like gender and climate change in teacher training programs.

• Member, SOCIAL(S) Research Group
• Active in pedagogical innovation and curriculum reform