Marisa Simões Carvalho

Marisa Simões Carvalho is an Invited Assistant Professor and researcher at the Faculty of Education and Psychology of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She holds a PhD in Vocational Psychology (University of Minho) and a PhD in Education Sciences (Universidade Católica Portuguesa), with a Master’s in School Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Porto. Her research focuses on Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology, and Pedagogical Innovation.

• PhD in Vocational Psychology (University of Minho)
• PhD in Education Sciences (Universidade Católica Portuguesa)
• Master’s in School Psychology (University of Porto)

Her work explores themes such as inclusive education, strategic school planning, and vocational guidance. Recent publications analyze teacher training for inclusive practices, pandemic impacts on education, and parental involvement in school missions.

She actively contributes to the Research Centre for Human Development and leads the Council of Specialties of Educational Psychology in the Portuguese Psychologists Association.

• 2024: Studies on inclusive education and teacher training
• 2023: Research on math assessment and pandemic-era educational practices
• 2021: Books on inclusive education and pedagogical innovation in Portugal

Her role bridges teaching, research, and policy advocacy, emphasizing diversity, teacher collaboration, and educational equity in Portugal.