Marta Gutierrez Sanchez

Marta Gutierrez Sanchez is a Professor at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Education, specializing in the Department of Theory and History of Education. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Murcia, awarded in 2011 for her thesis on intergenerational programs in the Murcia region. Her research focuses on pedagogy, social inclusion, and educational methodologies, with a particular emphasis on civic education, ethical responsibility (inspired by Lévinasian philosophy), and interventions targeting marginalized populations such as the Roma community.

Education Background: PhD (2011) - Universidad de Murcia. Thesis: 'Los programas intergeneracionales en la región de Murcia. Análisis de la situación y propuestas de mejora.'

Research Interests:

• Interdisciplinary approaches to educational theory and practice
• Pedagogy of alterity and ethical education
• Civic education and social equity
• Methodological rigor in educational research (meta-analyses, reporting standards)
• Socio-educational interventions for marginalized groups

Key Research Contributions: Her work explores innovative teaching methods like cooperative learning (Aronson's puzzle) and flipped classrooms. She has published extensively on meta-analyses in education, emphasizing transparency and bias reduction, and collaborates with the SAFE group (Socio-Educational Intervention) and the 'Education in Values' initiative. Recent projects include mapping non-formal civic education in Spain and evaluating the impact of intergenerational programs.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the 'SAFE: Health, Physical Activity and Education Socio-Educational Intervention' research group and the 'Education in Values' academic network.