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Kristina Pla Fernandez is a Lecturer in Spanish at Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures, affiliated with the Centre for Foreign Language Studies. She joined Durham in 2015 after teaching at Leeds University, Manchester University, and the Instituto Cervantes. Her academic journey includes a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from the Universitat de Barcelona, a MA Res in Chicano Literature from the University of Leeds, a PhD in Spanish Literature from the University of Manchester, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Durham University.
Her research focuses on enhancing foreign language education through four key areas: fostering positive classroom environments to reduce language anxiety, designing engaging assessments that integrate cultural interests, implementing actionable feedback tailored to individual student needs, and empowering learners through self-regulated language advising. Her work bridges pedagogical theory with practical classroom implementation, emphasizing teacher well-being and student agency.
Publications highlight her contributions to Spanish language pedagogy, including strategies for effective feedback, continuous assessment methodologies, and comparative literary analyses of contemporary Spanish authors. She actively presents at international conferences and pursues ongoing professional development in second language teaching methodologies.
Her career reflects a commitment to innovative language education, transitioning from secondary school aspirations to impactful higher education teaching and research.
