MARIA DEL CARMEN LLORET CATALA

MARIA DEL CARMEN LLORET CATALA is a Professor in the Department of Comparative Education at the Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, Universitat de València. Her academic work centers on Theory and History of Education, with a strong commitment to inclusion, digital transformation, and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in higher education.

Her research interests include educational inclusion, service-learning, intercultural education, and digital pedagogy, particularly in emergency and remote contexts. She actively explores how technology shapes teaching practices and student engagement, especially during and after the pandemic.

The thematic trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on inclusive university environments, teacher perceptions of technology, and innovative pedagogical models such as project-based and cooperative learning. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing social responsibility and global citizenship in education.

She is a member of the GRECIA Comparative Education Research Group and previously contributed to the TALIS group on intercultural competences. Her research is applied in teacher training, curriculum development, and institutional policy.

Scientific contributions and collaborations:

• Active researcher in university social responsibility (RSU)
• Developed digital toolkits for service-learning
• Published extensively on SDGs in language education and higher education
• Conducted studies across Spain and Latin America, including Peru
• Contributed to diagnostic studies on student and staff perceptions of inclusion

She supervises academic theses and participates in educational projects promoting social transformation. Her work emphasizes participatory methodologies and critical reflection in teaching and learning.