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Journal of Responsible Innovation

Revista de Investigación Educativa

University research in the framework of university social responsibility implies a commitment to ... more University research in the framework of university social responsibility implies a commitment to society, which means that maximum stakeholder participation should be encouraged, mainly for emancipatory purposes. In this study we describe the state of the art in university research from an inclusive point of view according to the level of stakeholder participation in the research process. To this end, 80 interviews were held with research groups in five European countries. Results show that, in general, there is no inclusive participation, and that information about research outcomes is only shared with stakeholders through media channels. In addition, no differences were found between areas of research, and although applied research seems to be more participatory than basic research, in general the participation is self-interested on the part of the researcher. These results reveal a need to re-examine research quality evaluation policies that are centred on academic impact, but wh...

Enfance en difficulté, Aug 10, 2022

Estudios sobre Educación, 2016

Resumen: El presente estudio analiza las percepciones del profesorado participante en el Seminari... more Resumen: El presente estudio analiza las percepciones del profesorado participante en el Seminario de Ciudadanía Crítica (SCC), basado en la innovación en el aula desde un enfoque intercultural e inclusivo. El objetivo del trabajo es analizar las motivaciones del profesorado para el cambio. El análisis del Grupo de Discusión y la observación participante desarrolladas en el SCC, muestran que las actitudes de resistencia del profesorado y la falta de implicación y liderazgo de los equipos directivos actúan como barreras frente al cambio. Las conclusiones apuntan a la necesidad de generar estructuras colaborativas entre profesorado y generar una cultura institucional de cambio. Palabras clave: educación intercultural inclusiva; comunidades profesionales de aprendizaje; desarrollo profesional; cambio escolar.

Educational Action Research

Journal of Language, Identity & Education

The premise of the present paper is that an intercultural approach to multilingualism in schools ... more The premise of the present paper is that an intercultural approach to multilingualism in schools generates inclusion and a construction of cultural and linguistic identity that respects the diversity of society and classrooms. Students, teachers, and families participated in an action research project conducted in four schools with the presence of varied home languages. One of the objectives of the project is to foster intercultural education by introducing home languages in the school through identity texts. The process was documented through questionnaires, interviews to families and educators, and classroom observations. Results show that the texts and the curricular activities designed around them have provided spaces for the recognition and valuation of diversity. The selfesteem of alloglot students has improved and the collaborative relationship between school and families has increased. Conclusions point at the potential of multilingualism as a way to enrich the curriculum and to promote equality from diversity in the school context.

El presente estudio parte de la idea de escuela incluida, como centro educativo inclusivo, interc... more El presente estudio parte de la idea de escuela incluida, como centro educativo inclusivo, intercultural y vinculado a su territorio como agente de cambio. A partir de las características de este modelo escolar, nos planteamos los procesos de mejora desde una perspectiva comunitaria y participativa, por lo que trabajamos de forma colaborativa con dos escuelas, una en la Comunidad Valenciana y otra en la Comunidad de Madrid, que han iniciado un proceso de investigación acción participativa para problematizar sus prácticas curriculares y reformularlas entre todos los colectivos de la comunidad educativa, a través de dinámicas de Diagnóstico Social Participativo. El objetivo es documentar este proceso para aprender sobre las estrategias y capacidad de liderazgo distribuido que se desarrollan, sacar conclusiones para el propio contexto y abrir nuevos interrogantes que permitan continuar con el proceso siempre inconcluso de mejora desde la inclusión y la participación democrática. Los pr...

Intercultural Education, 2021

The present article describes a study carried out in a rural school in the province of Valencia (... more The present article describes a study carried out in a rural school in the province of Valencia (Spain) that is currently immersed in a process of transformation towards becoming an inclusive intercultural school. The objective of this study is to learn about the process of constructing the school’s educational community and the factors involved in this process. The study used intrinsic case study methodology in which, through interviews, focus groups, participatory social diagnostic techniques and participant observation, we examine how this educational community is being constructed. The results show the dynamism and complexity of this process. The search for identity symbols, the need to continually inspire motivation among the members of the community and the emergence of a dichotomous discourse determines its evolution. The democratic participation of the community is demonstrated as a core element in the process of constructing this inclusive intercultural educational community.

This work focuses on the contextual analysis of the teachers and students experiences from two Se... more This work focuses on the contextual analysis of the teachers and students experiences from two Sec- ondary schools in Castellon, on specific measures to at- tend diversity. The two case studies give voice to those concerned about the effectiveness of these specific pro- grams. The results confirm that the valoration of these measures is influenced by organizational factors, and question them as generalizable measures. More inclu- sive and intercultural alternatives are proposed to over- come the contradictions of the current model.

espanolResumen: Este trabajo tiene como objetivos identificar los recursos y estrategias de parti... more espanolResumen: Este trabajo tiene como objetivos identificar los recursos y estrategias de participacion en las escuelas de tres comunidades autonomas del Estado espanol y conocer la percepcion del profesorado y las familias sobre la cultura participativa escolar. Se realizo un estudio de encuesta exploratorio, en el que intervinieron equipos directivos, profesorado y familias. Los resultados muestran espacios, actividades y relaciones comunitarias desarrolladas, asi como una percepcion positiva de la cultura colaborativa y el compromiso ciudadano de participacion. Las conclusiones apuntan a una necesidad de mejorar el liderazgo compartido y el desarrollo de un curriculum mas vinculado con su entorno. EnglishAbstract: The objectives of this study are to identify the resources and strategies of participation in the schools of three autonomous communities in Spain, and to identify the perceptions of teachers and families with regard to the culture of school participation. An explorat...

Márgenes, 2020

El siguiente trabajo ofrece un acercamiento etnográfico sobre el valor de la interculturalidad y ... more El siguiente trabajo ofrece un acercamiento etnográfico sobre el valor de la interculturalidad y las posibilidades de transformación de la mirada en la tarea psicopedagógica, a partir de la experiencia artística y la pedagogía del encuentro. Se describen, a través del relato autoetnográfico, experiencias educativas interculturales realizadas en Alcalà de Xivert (España) y en Gandiol (Senegal) que ponen en relación el arte con el encuentro entre culturas, destacando su capacidad de mostrar la polivalencia de los materiales a partir del arte del reciclaje y la reutilización. Este estudio, permite reflexionar sobre la transformación en la mirada psicopedagógica y visibilizar, explicar y comprender los aprendizajes producidos, a través de la descripción de los choques culturales vividos. Como conclusión se muestra la relevancia de las prácticas creativas que propician el encuentro intercultural puesto que favorecen una educación inclusiva, ecológica y sostenible tanto en la persona com...

Revista Fuentes, 2019

The study is focused on a project of a school and community transformation process developed in a... more The study is focused on a project of a school and community transformation process developed in a rural school that review the curricular practices in order to link to territory from an intercultural and inclusive framework. The method is a case study. A Learning Service project is planned and implemented in order to link the school curriculum with the needs of the territory. The aim is to describe and analyse how the processes of participation of the educational community and the democratic negotiation of the school curriculum have enhanced the cohesion of the educational community around a common goal in a territory in tension. The qualitative tools to collect and produce data have been participant observation, interviews and focus groups. The results show that the practice of the ApS has been an opportunity for students to learn curricular contents and develop competences connected to their own context. The curricular practice makes to think about educational spaces critically, enhancing the students' empowerment in defense of the right to a dignified school of quality. The permeability of the school and its positioning as an agent of social change appear as key factors in the development and management of a democratic school.

International Journal of New Education, 2019

La apertura de la escuela a la comunidad educativa se considera esencial para poder cubrir las ne... more La apertura de la escuela a la comunidad educativa se considera esencial para poder cubrir las necesidades sociales que esta tiene y para favorecer su democratización. En este estudio, realizado en el aula de sexto de uno de los dos aularios de un Colegio Rural Agrupado (CRA), se pretende conocer cuál es la percepción de la comunidad hacia un proyecto de Aprendizaje Servicio (ApS) de mejora de la escuela que se lleva a cabo en la clase y respecto su participación dentro del mismo. Se trata de un estudio de caso cualitativo que recoge la visión de dos madres, la tutora, la concejala de educación, el alumnado del aula de sexto, una vecina y dos alumnos de la UJI, a través de la técnica de la entrevista, la observación y el análisis documental. Los resultados muestran discrepancias entre la metodología del ApS y una más tradicional y una participación secundaria de la comunidad educativa. Como conclusión, se confirma la capacidad del ApS para vincular la escuela con agentes organizados...

Review of Radical Political Economics, 2019

Teaching and Teacher Education, 2011

Teacher professional development is a key factor for transforming professional and school culture... more Teacher professional development is a key factor for transforming professional and school culture. This article describes a case study undertaken in a Spanish school during the 2007e2008 academic year. Our aim is to explain how action research methodology was applied to encourage professional and school culture towards an intercultural and inclusive approach. Our results show that the training process challenged teachers' pre-existing deficit theory perspectives and empowered them as leaders for school change. The conclusions identify the key factors that enabled teachers to engage in critical reflection, and to implement strategies for collaborative work and community participation in school.

Educational Action Research, 2013