Mario Valera Pozo

Dr. Mario Valera Pozo is an academic at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Department of Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology. He holds a PhD and serves as a Lecturer, teaching courses such as Developmental Psychology throughout the Life Cycle, Psycho-Educational Intervention in Language Difficulties, and Educational Psychology. His research focuses on developmental language disorders, bullying prevention, social-emotional adjustment in children, and inclusive education practices.

• Education: PhD in Applied Pedagogy and Educational Psychology.
• Affiliations: Member of the Consolidated R+D+I Group 'Investigation into Development, Education, and Language (I+DEL).'

His research interests include understanding language acquisition challenges in children with autism spectrum disorder, the impact of bullying on students with language disorders, and developing inclusive teaching strategies. He has published extensively on topics such as bullying measurement tools, long-term effects of victimization, and interventions for language-related academic difficulties.

Dr. Valera has collaborated on projects addressing early detection of language disorders, flipped classroom models post-COVID-19, and service-learning initiatives. His work often emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to education and child development.