Isabel García Parejo

Isabel García Parejo is a Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), affiliated with the Faculty of Education's Department of Spanish Language and Literature. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Linguistics from UCM, a Master's in Educational Sciences from the UK's Open University, and a Master's in Language Didactics Research from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on Spanish language teaching/learning in multilingual contexts, systemic-functional writing pedagogy, and immigrant language education. She coordinates the ForMuLE research group (www.formule.es) and has led/coauthored over 10 significant publications since 2014. Key projects include the Reading to Learn model's impact on teacher training (Banco Santander-funded) and multilingual education initiatives in Madrid and Chongqing. Her teaching innovations include interdisciplinary literacy programs and online resource development. She has supervised five doctoral theses and mentors three current candidates. Her work bridges linguistic theory, educational practice, and sociocultural dynamics in language education.

Education:

• PhD in Hispanic Linguistics, Complutense University of Madrid
• Master's in Educational Sciences, Open University (UK)
• Master's in Research in Language Didactics, Autonomous University of Barcelona

Research Interests: Multilingualism in education, systemic-functional approaches to writing instruction, language learning in culturally diverse contexts, teacher training methodologies, and digital literacy practices. Her work examines how linguistic diversity impacts pedagogical strategies and societal integration, particularly for immigrant populations. She emphasizes practical applications of linguistic theory to improve educational outcomes.

Projects & Grants:

• Principal Investigator: Language Education and Teacher Training (Banco Santander/UCM)
• Chilean FONDECYT-funded writing process analysis (2013-2015)
• Chinese Government High-End Expert Program for Spanish Teacher Training (2019-2020)

Innovation & Teaching: Coordinated three UCM-funded projects on gender, literacy, and interdisciplinary education. Developed online repositories and service-learning initiatives for intercultural communication training. Her work integrates digital tools and transcultural perspectives to enhance language teaching.

Labs & Groups: Leads the Multilingualism, Multiliteracy, and Education (ForMuLE) group at UCM, focusing on transnational education dynamics and language policy. Active in international collaborations with Canadian, Chilean, and Chinese institutions.