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Dr. Marketa Zezulkova is an academic at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Media and Communication. Her research focuses on media education, digital literacy, and phenomenological approaches to children's media engagement. She holds a PhD in Whole Person Hermeneutic Media Learning from Bournemouth University and has served as a National Expert for EU media education programmes.
Research Interests: Zezulkova investigates the intersection of media pedagogy, child development, and cross-cultural analysis. Her work emphasizes experiential learning, teacher beliefs in media integration, and the development of civic capabilities through digital literacy frameworks. Key themes include holistic education and critical media engagement across primary and secondary education systems.
Publications: Her 15 most recent works (2013-2018) cluster around media literacy pedagogy, digital competency frameworks, and phenomenological studies of children's media experiences. Notable trends include EU-wide education policy analysis, qualitative explorations of teacher/student dynamics, and critiques of media's role in child development.
Awards & Grants:
- National Expert on Formal Media Education (EU Programme)
- Santander Mobility Award (Chinese University of Hong Kong research)
- Santander Scholarship (University of Antioquia research)
- PGR Development Fund grants
Professional Activities: She has delivered keynotes at international conferences (e.g., Media Education Summit, Marketing Identity) and conducted research visits across Europe, Asia, and South America. Current projects include developing ontologies for digital toolkits and analyzing effective media literacy practices in European schools.
