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Papers by Cristina Morilla García

Universidad de Córdoba, UCOPress, Jul 11, 2016

Córdoba, 25 de marzo de2O1l iii AGRADECIMIENTOS En todo el proceso de gestación de esta tesis son... more Córdoba, 25 de marzo de2O1l iii AGRADECIMIENTOS En todo el proceso de gestación de esta tesis son muchas las personas que me han guiado y en las que he encontrado un inmenso apoyo. Deseo mostrar mi profundo agradecimiento, en primer lugar, al doctor Víctor Pavón Vázquez, por aceptar la dirección de esta investigación, por su inestimable ayuda, su tiempo, dedicación, y profesionalidad. Su experiencia en plurilingüismo y sus aportaciones han sido en todo momento elementos de gran utilidad en la elaboración de esta tesis. En segundo lugar, deseo mencionar a las personas que en algún momento de la investigación han contribuido y se han implicado, sugiriendo ideas eficaces para su realización. A Juan Villarejo López, Coordinador de Escuelas Salesianas, y a Gabino Carmona Colón, Director Titular y Académico del centro salesiano en el que trabajo, por haber confiado a mi persona la implantación del proyecto de bilingüismo educativo en la Inspectoría Salesiana de Sevilla y haber estado a mi lado en el momento en que decidí dar los primeros pasos para la realización de esta investigación. Asimismo, a la doctora Elaine Gallagher, asesora internacional de plurilingüismo, sus aportaciones, sugerencias y propuestas, las cuales han sido muy estimulantes en los cimientos de esta investigación. Al doctor Howard Gardner, autor de la Teoría de las Inteligencias Múltiples, por aceptar mi admisión al programa que él dirige en la Universidad de Harvard, Future of Learning, y, especialmente, por la concesión de una entrevista personal para aclarar dudas concernientes a la mente, el cerebro y la educación, que fueron surgiendo en esta investigación. Quisiera también hacer partícipe de mi agradecimiento a los equipos directivos,

TECHNO REVIEW. International Technology, Science and Society Review /Revista Internacional de Tecnología, Ciencia y Sociedad

El objetivo de esta investigación es el análisis de las inteligencias múltiples en los contenidos... more El objetivo de esta investigación es el análisis de las inteligencias múltiples en los contenidos audiovisuales seleccionados por una empresa que desarrolla recursos digitales para educación primaria en contextos de bilingüismo educativo. Con el fin de realizar este estudio se han seleccionado aleatoriamente un conjunto de 100 vídeos de la plataforma analizada que contiene 6000 vídeos. En cada uno de los vídeos analizados, se ha comprobado cuáles son aquellas inteligencias múltiples que predominan en el total de los vídeos analizados.

Libro de Actas del X Congreso Universitario Internacional sobre Contenidos, Investigación, Innovación y Docencia: (CUICIID 2020), 2020, ISBN 9788409229482, 2020

Los avances tecnológicos propiciados por el fenómeno de la globalización en las últimas décadas h... more Los avances tecnológicos propiciados por el fenómeno de la globalización en las últimas décadas han tenido fuertes implicaciones en todas las instituciones de la sociedad en general y en los centros educativos en particular (Collins y Halverson, 2009). Estos aspectos, asociados a la investigación en el campo de la mente, el cerebro y la educación, están contribuyendo a las innovaciones educativas y dotándolas de nuevas percepciones al estudiar la conexión entre el sistema neurológico de los niños y el aprendizaje de la L2. Gardner (1994) describe las facultades humanas, desafiando la creencia de que la inteligencia es una sola facultad y definiéndola como la capacidad de resolver problemas o de crear productos. El objetivo del presente artículo descriptivo es analizar el desarrollo de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en entornos de bilingüismo educativo y presentar algunas estrategias metodológicas para su aplicación dentro del marco de las inteligenc...

Fórmulas docentes de vanguardia, 2018, ISBN 978-84-17690-11-3, págs. 173-188, 2018

Neuroscience advances have led us to understand the principles that guide the intervention of the... more Neuroscience advances have led us to understand the principles that guide the intervention of the brain in learning and its application in teaching. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of multiple intelligences strategies and their influence on L2 writing skills in different education programmes which are currently being applied in Spain: Advanced Methods Corporation (AMCO), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and the traditional method of foreign language teaching. Eclectic research combining a qualitative and quantitative methodology has been applied to control the writing variables. The findings indicate that the integration of multiple intelligences strategies which are well-structured and organised in the curriculum of a bilingual programme results in better performance in L2 writing tests for 4th year primary students. Use of these strategies stimulates knowledge in a deeper way by facilitating problem solving as well as the ability to synthesise concepts.

espanolLos avances cientificos, provenientes de campos como la neurociencia y la psicologia cogni... more espanolLos avances cientificos, provenientes de campos como la neurociencia y la psicologia cognitiva, de las ultimas decadas nos hacen conscientes de la importancia del proceso de aprendizaje de acuerdo a la informacion recibida desde el cerebro. El objetivo de este estudio es reflexionar sobre los principios del aprendizaje del cerebro y su repercusion en el proceso de adquisicion-ensenanza de la competencia oral de la L2 en un contexto de bilinguismo educativo, concretamente en educacion primaria. EnglishScientific advances from fields like neuroscience and cognitive psychology in recent decades make us aware of the importance of the learning process according to information received from the brain. The aim of this study is to reflect on the principles of learning in the brain and its impact on the process of learning and teaching the oral competence of L2 in a context of educational bilingualism, particularly in primary education.

espanolLos avances tecnologicos propiciados por el fenomeno de la globalizacion en las ultimas de... more espanolLos avances tecnologicos propiciados por el fenomeno de la globalizacion en las ultimas decadas han tenido fuertes implicaciones en todas las instituciones de la sociedad en general y en los centros educativos en particular (Collins y Halverson, 2009). Estos aspectos, asociados a la investigacion en el campo de la mente, el cerebro y la educacion, estan contribuyendo a las innovaciones educativas y dotandolas de nuevas percepciones al estudiar la conexion entre el sistema neurologico de los ninos y el aprendizaje de la L2. Gardner (1994) describe las facultades humanas, desafiando la creencia de que la inteligencia es una sola facultad y definiendola como la capacidad de resolver problemas o de crear productos. El objetivo del presente articulo descriptivo es analizar el desarrollo de las nuevas tecnologias de la informacion y la comunicacion (TIC) en entornos de bilinguismo educativo y presentar algunas estrategias metodologicas para su aplicacion dentro del marco de las int...

International Journal of Educational Psychology, 2018

Motivation and attitude are two affective factors that can determine the success of students’ lea... more Motivation and attitude are two affective factors that can determine the success of students’ learning. The objective of this study is to investigate how attitude and motivation affect students in bilingual teaching programs. This study comprised a total of 159 Spanish students and was conducted in the third and fourth year of primary education in which the level of the L2 corresponds to A2.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). The study involved two schools in the province of Cordoba (Andalusia) in which CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) program is implemented. A quantitative methodology has been used whereby students´ attitude and motivation have been analysed through a questionnaire. The results show that although motivation and attitude are positive in science subjects within the bilingual program, it is necessary to pay greater attention to diversity and to the different pace of learning among students.

Journal of English Studies, 2020

The development of language skills in a second language as well as knowmad skills are key to the ... more The development of language skills in a second language as well as knowmad skills are key to the future employability of students. This research aims to analyze the impact of the introduction of a specific methodology implying the development of both types of skills on the student’s motivation and satisfaction in order to foster the development of a bilingual itinerary. The methodology is based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) and the sample involved 227 students of the Degrees in Tourism of the University of Córdoba (Spain). Through a model of structural equations, the data analysis revealed that the development of language skills in an L2 and the development of knowmad skills had a significant direct effect on the students’ motivation towards learning a second language. The indirect effect of the development of these skills on the students’ satisfaction with the teaching experience was also significant.

Multidisciplinary Journal of Educational Research, 2019

Neuroscience research shows that motivation is considered to be one of the determining factors fo... more Neuroscience research shows that motivation is considered to be one of the determining factors for effective learning in any context. In the modern technological era, the motivational effect of the use of technological resources in bilingual settings is an interesting field of research. Considering this assumption, the aim of this study is to analyze whether students are more motivated when learning history and science subjects within the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach if videos are used. This study was conducted on primary school students from third grade to sixth grade. It involved "Ginés de Sepúlveda" and "La Inmaculada" schools in the province of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain. The sample comprised 85 students. Eclectic research combining a qualitative and a quantitative methodology has been applied in this study. The findings show that the use of videos within the classroom motivates students, by creating a relaxing and comfortable environment in bilingual education settings.

Multidisciplinary Journal of Educational Research, 2017

The objective of this study is to enquire how effectively the application of emotional intelligen... more The objective of this study is to enquire how effectively the application of emotional intelligence is in the process of the acquisition of the oral skills in the foreign language at an early age, specifically in the first year of primary education. The findings obtained in this investigation proceed from a study in which we have analyzed and compared a bilingual educative programme that integrates the dimensions of emotional intelligence in its curriculum, AMCO, with other approaches in which this type of attention is not previously organized in their programs such as CLIL and the teaching of a foreign language. The results show that students who have been exposed to a methodology that integrates techniques for the application of emotional intelligence obtain better marks in the oral production of the L2 favouring its acquisition. Furthermore the study found evidence that these students were more motivated in the process of speaking and showed more self-esteem, and self-control in ...

Journal of English Studies, 2018

Research on the mind, the brain and education has shed light on the process of learning a foreign... more Research on the mind, the brain and education has shed light on the process of learning a foreign language in bilingual education. The present study attempts to investigate the relationship between L2 listening skills and multiple intelligences in bilingual and non-bilingual contexts. The research was conducted on fourth year primary school students. It involved two schools in the province of Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain) and one school in the Community of Madrid, that had implemented different educative programmes for the acquisition of listening skills: Advanced Methods Corporation (AMCO) which is a bilingual education program that integrates multiple intelligence strategies into the curriculum, Content and Language integrated learning (CLIL) and the traditional method of teaching English a foreign language (TEFL). The results of this eclectic study indicate that a bilingual education program that includes multiple intelligence strategies benefits students´ listening proficiency by p...

Motivation and attitude are two affective factors that can determine the success of students' lea... more Motivation and attitude are two affective factors that can determine the success of students' learning. The objective of this study is to investigate how attitude and motivation affect students in bilingual teaching programs. This study comprised a total of 159 Spanish students and was conducted in the third and fourth year of primary education in which the level of the L2 corresponds to A2.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). The study involved two schools in the province of Cordoba (Andalusia) in which CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) program is implemented. A quantitative methodology has been used whereby students´ attitude and motivation have been analysed through a questionnaire. The results show that although motivation and attitude are positive in science subjects within the bilingual program, it is necessary to pay greater attention to diversity and to the different pace of learning among students.

The emotional dimension of learning can hinder or help to determine the success of the cognitive ... more The emotional dimension of learning can hinder or help to determine the success of the cognitive development of students in bilingual education settings. The objective of this study is to enquire how effectively the application of emotional intelligence is in the process of the acquisition of the oral skills in the foreign language at an early age, specifically in the first year of primary education. The findings obtained in this investigation proceed from a study in which we have analyzed and compared a bilingual educative programme that integrates the dimensions of emotional intelligence in its curriculum, AMCO, with other approaches in which this type of attention is not previously organized in their programs such as CLIL and the teaching of a foreign language. Eclectic research combining a qualitative and a quantitative methodology has been applied to control the oral variables. The results show that students who have been exposed to a methodology that integrates techniques for the application of emotional intelligence obtain better marks in the oral production of the L2 favouring its acquisition. Furthermore, the study found evidence that these students were more motivated in the process of speaking and showed more selfesteem, and self-control in the classroom interactions.

Resumen. Los avances tecnológicos propiciados por el fenómeno de la globalización en las últimas... more Resumen.
Los avances tecnológicos propiciados por el fenómeno de la globalización en las últimas décadas han tenido fuertes implicaciones en todas las instituciones de la sociedad en general y en los centros educativos en particular (Collins y Halverson, 2009). Estos aspectos, asociados a la investigación en el campo de la mente, el cerebro y la educación, están contribuyendo a las innovaciones educativas y dotándolas de nuevas percepciones al estudiar la conexión entre el sistema neurológico de los niños y el aprendizaje de la L2. Gardner (1994) describe las facultades humanas, desafiando la creencia de que la inteligencia es una sola facultad y definiéndola como la capacidad de resolver problemas o de crear productos. El objetivo del presente artículo descriptivo es analizar el desarrollo de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en entornos de bilingüismo educativo y presentar algunas estrategias metodológicas para su aplicación dentro del marco de las inteligencias múltiples. Un correcto uso de dichas estrategias contribuirán a mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de las áreas lingüísticas y de contenido en la L2. Palabras clave: Bilingüismo educativo; inteligencias múltiples; proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de la L2; TIC. Abstract The technological advances brought about by the phenomenon of globalization in recent decades have had strong implications for all institutions in society in general and in educational centers in particular (Collins and Halverson, 2009). Those aspects associated with research in the field of mind, brain and education research are contributing to educational innovations and providing new insights into the study of the connection between children's neurological systems and the acquisition of L2. Gardner (1994) describes human faculties, defying the belief that intelligence is a single faculty and defining it as the ability to solve problems or create products. The objective of this descriptive article is to analyze the development of new information and communication technologies (ICT) in educational bilingual environments and present some methodological strategies for their

Principios del aprendizaje del cerebro y su repercusión en el proceso de adquisición-enseñanza de... more Principios del aprendizaje del cerebro y su repercusión en el proceso de adquisición-enseñanza de la lengua extranjera en la educación bilingüe Cristina Morilla García Resumen Los avances científicos, provenientes de campos como la neurociencia y la psicología cognitiva, de las últimas décadas nos hacen conscientes de la importancia del proceso de aprendizaje de acuerdo a la información recibida desde el cerebro. El objetivo de este estudio es reflexionar sobre los principios del aprendizaje del cerebro y su repercusión en el proceso de adquisición-enseñanza de la competencia oral de la L2 en un contexto de bilingüismo educativo, concretamente en educación primaria. Palabras clave: aprendizaje del cerebro, bilingüismo educativo, competencia oral de la L2, neurociencia, proceso de adquisición-enseñanza. Abstract Scientific advances from fields like neuroscience and cognitive psychology in recent decades make us aware of the importance of the learning process according to information received from the brain. The aim of this study is to reflect on the principles of learning in the brain and its impact on the process of learning and teaching the oral competence of L2 in a context of educational bilingualism, particularly in primary education.