MARIA ISABEL VIANA ORTA

Maria Isabel Viana Orta is a Professor at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, Department of Comparative Education. Her work centers on comparative and social education, with a strong emphasis on school mediation, inclusive education, and sustainable social development.

Her research interests include:

• Comparative Education
• Theory and History of Education
• School Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Social Education and Professionalization
• Gender Equity in Education
• Teacher Training and Curriculum Development
• Sustainable Social Development and Citizenship Education

Her recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a consistent focus on mediation, social education, teacher training, and inclusion. Themes such as children's participation, innovative pedagogical tools, and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4) are recurrent. Her work often employs comparative methodologies across Spanish autonomous communities and with Portugal.

She is a member of the GRECIA Comparative Education Research Group and was previously part of CUDIDE (Culture, Diversity and Development). She has supervised doctoral research and maintains an active scholarly output. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her sustained publication record and leadership in thematic areas indicate significant academic contribution.

She advises on social education projects and has contributed to institutional training programs for teachers. Her work informs policy on school coexistence and mediation frameworks.

She is involved with research teams focused on educational innovation, equity, and social inclusion, contributing to both theoretical and applied dimensions of education.