Urianni Merlin

Urianni Merlin is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Primorska, affiliated with the Department of Studies in the Italian Language. Holding a PhD (2019), Merlin specializes in art education, child development through artistic expression, and innovative teaching methods. Their work emphasizes experimental approaches in preschool education, particularly exploring light's role in artistic development and the integration of technology in art instruction.

• Academic Affiliation: Faculty of Educational Sciences
• Department: Department of Studies in the Italian Language
• Education: PhD in Educational Sciences (2019), Master of Science (2011), Bachelor of Science (2000)

Research focuses on:

• Artistic expression in early childhood
• Light as an educational tool
• Non-visual motivational techniques in art
• Fine motor skill development through art activities
• Distance learning methodologies for art subjects

Recent articles analyze light's impact on children's artistic abilities, the design of preschool art activities, and the application of graphic techniques in early education. Merlin's work bridges pedagogical theory with practical classroom implementation, emphasizing sensory and motor skill integration.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Teaching responsibilities include courses on visual art pedagogy, puppetry, and interdisciplinary art methodologies.