Juan Carlos Colomer Rubio

Juan Carlos Colomer Rubio is a faculty member at the Universitat de València, where he serves as Associate Professor in the Faculty of Teacher Training. He is affiliated with the Department of Experimental A, specializing in the Didactics of Social Sciences. His research is deeply rooted in pedagogical innovation, historical education, and digital competence development for future teachers.

His research interests focus on the integration of technology in social sciences education, historical thinking, critical analysis of textbooks, and the didactic treatment of Spain's historical memory, particularly related to Francoism and the Transition. He actively contributes to debates on curriculum reform, teacher training, and the socio-educational purposes of history and geography teaching.

The analysis of his recent publications (2021–2025) reveals a strong commitment to digital educational tools (e.g., H5P, Minecraft, Historypin, VR), the development of teacher digital competence (TPACK), and the critical examination of how historical narratives—especially on Francoism, democratic memory, and national identity—are constructed and taught. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing innovation in teacher education and the use of digital resources to foster critical thinking.

He is an active member of several research groups:

• INTERFRANQ (Interdisciplinary Research Group on Francoism)
• GEOLIT (Literary Geographies)
• SOCIAL(S) (Research and Innovation Group on Geography and History Teaching)
• Former member of GEHTID (Historical Studies Group for Democracy and Transitions to Democracy)

Colomer Rubio earned his PhD from the Universitat de València in 2014 with a thesis on local governance in Valencia during the late Franco period and early democracy. While no formal list of advisees or scientific awards is provided, his extensive publication record and leadership in educational innovation projects suggest a significant advisory and mentoring role within his academic community.