Juan Carlos Rocha Osornio

Dr. Juan Carlos Rocha Osornio is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto's Department of Spanish and Portuguese. His work bridges Foreign Language Pedagogy (Spanish/English) with Mexican Cultural Studies, focusing on innovative teaching methods like Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) and Digital Pedagogy.

• Education: PhD in Hispanic Studies (Western University, 2013), MA in Spanish (Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2009), BA in Spanish & English (Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2006).

Research emphasizes:

• Spanish for Chinese Speakers
• Telecollaboration (E-TANDEM)
• Open Educational Resources (OER)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant Training
• Gender/Sexuality in Mexican Literature

Recent publications and grants focus on virtual exchange programs, listening comprehension tools, and intercultural competence development. He co-founded the Canadian Spanish Teaching Assistant Dialogues (CASTAD) and serves as President of the AATSP Ontario Chapter.

Teaching roles include advanced courses like Spanish for Intermediate Speakers, Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies, and thematic seminars on Mexican culture. He has coordinated Spanish language programs and led initiatives integrating digital tools with community-based learning.