Manuel Ferraz Lorenzo

Manuel Ferraz Lorenzo is a Professor at the University of La Laguna, specifically within the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Education and Language. His research focuses on the history of education, particularly under Francoist Spain, educational policies, and curriculum studies. He has authored numerous articles and books analyzing topics such as environmental education during the 1970s, military education models, and the impact of political regimes on educational systems.

He has directed doctoral theses, including those by Christian Machado Trujillo, Mariano González Delgado, and Andrés González Novoa, and has coordinated significant publications like Modernización educativa y socialización política. His work often explores transnational educational transfers, the role of Catholicism in education, and the historical evolution of pedagogical methods in the Canary Islands.

Key contributions include studies on Francoist purges of educators, the Freinet educational techniques in the Canary Islands, and the socio-political dimensions of school curricula. His research bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational challenges, emphasizing the intersection of education and political power.