María Luz Fernández-Alfaraz

Mrs. María Luz Fernández-Alfaraz

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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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MFMaría Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
María Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
María Nieto-SobrinoMaría Nieto-Sobrino
María Nieto-Sobrino
Álvaro Antón-SanchoÁlvaro Antón-Sancho
Álvaro Antón-Sancho
Diego VergaraDiego Vergara
Diego Vergara
In this work, quantitative research is carried out on the perceptions of early childhood education teachers and child psychologists about the incidence of bullying behaviors in early childhood education (3 to 6 years old) and their knowledge and experience in this regard. For this purpose, two questionnaires were used, each of them oriented to one of the two groups of professionals analyzed, whose answers were subjected to statistical analysis. As for results, it has been obtained that early childhood education teachers express having received deficient training in school bullying and have little experience in its detection and treatment. Furthermore, the teachers’ conception of bullying occurring in their own schools is not realistic and differs from the knowledge they have of the existence of bullying behavior in other schools. Likewise, the existence of action plans against bullying in the school conditions the teachers’ assessments. The assessments held by psychologists differ significantly from those of teachers, mainly in the identification of the origin of bullying (which teachers attribute to the use of digital technologies and psychologists to the social and family environment of the aggressor). Finally, some implications and recommendations in terms of the training of educational professionals on bullying and the need for greater collaboration between teachers and psychologists are reported.

16 April 2019 in Education Sciences
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Diego VergaraDiego Vergara
Diego Vergara
MFMaría Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
María Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
MLMiguel Lorenzo-Fernandez
Miguel Lorenzo-Fernandez
In this paper, a teaching experience carried out within the framework of the subject of mathematics is presented. This subject is taught at several levels in secondary schools. In addition to some specific content related with mathematics (percentages, fractions, graphics, and bank interest), the methodology is designed in order to enhance the development of transversal skills (e.g., oral exposition, poster design and presentation, the analysis of social inequalities, etc.). Survey results based on the responses from over 110 students across four consecutive years, as well as the teacher’s self-assessment, indicate that the proposed methodology enhanced the students’ motivation and was helpful for developing mathematical content in a more pleasant way than in a conventional class based on a master class and problem-solving class.

30 March 2025 in Eduweb
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ISIgnacio Sáez-Herráez
Ignacio Sáez-Herráez
PCPatricia Cerrato-Sáez
Patricia Cerrato-Sáez
BABeatriz Riaño de Antonio
Beatriz Riaño de Antonio
ICIsabel Cerrato-Sáez
Isabel Cerrato-Sáez
MFMaría Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
María Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
Este artículo se centra en el estudio del conocimiento y uso de la tecnología e inteligencia artificial (IA) por parte de los futuros docentes de enseñanza Secundaria. Para ello, se empleó un diseño analítico descriptivo transversal con una metodología de encuesta mediante un cuestionario online, que evaluó el conocimiento, uso y percepciones sobre la IA y las tecnologías educativas, además de variables socio-demográficas, de un grupo de estudiantes del Máster Universitario en Formación del Profesorado. La muestra, de tipo no probabilístico y seleccionada por conveniencia, fue analizada con técnicas estadísti-cas descriptivas y comparativas, incluyendo frecuencias, porcentajes, medias y diferencias significativas según variables demográficas. Las respuestas cualitativas fueron codificadas para identificar patrones temáticos. Los resultados muestran que los futuros docentes tienen un conocimiento variable de la IA y las tecnologías educativas, con una actitud generalmente positiva hacia su integración en la enseñanza. No obstante, se identifican áreas de mejora, especialmente en la formación específica en estas herra-mientas. Asimismo, en este artículo se proponen recomendaciones para mejorar la capacitación docente en tecnología e IA, sentando bases para la implementación de programas formativos más completos.

22 April 2022 in Eduweb
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Diego VergaraDiego Vergara
Diego Vergara
Pablo Fernández-AriasPablo Fernández-Arias
Pablo Fernández-Arias
JGJosé Manuel Gil-Rodríguez
José Manuel Gil-Rodríguez
MFMaría Luz Fernández-Alfaraz
María Luz Fernández-Alfaraz