Raimundo Antonio Rodriguez Perez

Raimundo Antonio Rodriguez Perez is a Full Professor at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Education and the Department of Didactics of Mathematical and Social Sciences. His work bridges Early Modern History, Heritage Education, and History Didactics, with a focus on teacher training and curriculum development.

Research interests include:

• Transforming traditional history instruction into competency-based learning.
• Integrating local/regional heritage into national narratives.
• Active methodologies for historical thinking in primary and secondary education.
• Criticizing textbook reliance and promoting civic education.

Recent publications analyze trends in historical textbooks across Spain and Portugal, emphasizing their role in shaping student perceptions and democratic citizenship. Collaborations span universities in Spain, England, and Portugal, with grants from Spain’s Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness.

His supervision includes PhD theses on Castilian lineages and social sciences pedagogy, while advocating for educational reforms that prioritize critical thinking over rote memorization.