Matilde Bernal Hernández

Matilde Bernal Hernández is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education at the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, Spain. She is affiliated with the Competencias educativas e innovación research group and specializes in the Didactics of Mathematics.

Education:

• Ph.D. (2013) – Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca
  Dissertation: "Materiales estructurados en la enseñanza de las matemáticas en la educación infantil"
  Supervisor: Dr. Juan Jesús Luna Cortés

Research Interests:

Her scholarly work centers on improving mathematics education in early childhood through the design, implementation, and evaluation of structured teaching materials. She explores how innovative, competency-oriented approaches can enhance conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning among young learners. Additional lines of inquiry include educational innovation strategies, teacher professional development, and assessment methods aligned with competency-based curricula.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

No awards or distinctions are listed in the available information.

Advising & Grant Activity:

Current documentation does not detail active doctoral students, funded projects, or grants.

Laboratory & Team Affiliation:

She is a member of the "Competencias educativas e innovación" research group within the Faculty of Education, contributing to collaborative projects that bridge theory and practice in mathematics education.