María-Esther Martínez-Figueira holds a PhD in Educational Sciences from the University of Vigo, where she currently works. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Didactics, School Organisation and Research Methods and works within the Faculty of Educational and Sports Sciences. Her academic career began with a degree in Educational Psychology and a Diploma in Early Years Education from the University of Santiago de Compostela. This background enabled her to commence her doctoral studies at the University of Vigo, where she was awarded her PhD in 2008 and where she has continued to develop her professional career ever since.
As regards his teaching activities, he teaches subjects relating to new technologies applied to education.
As far as her research is concerned, her interests lie in two areas: university and non-university education. In both cases, her work centres on educational technology, technological and educational innovation, socio-educational inclusion, support for diversity, inclusive schooling, initial and continuing teacher training, and teaching placements. He is a member of the CIES (Collaboration and Innovation for Educational and Social Equity) research group at the University of Vigo and the GTEA (Globalisation, Technology, Education and Learning) group at the University of Málaga.
Finally, in terms of her administrative role, she has served as Deputy Dean for Practicum and Final-Year Projects on the Early Years and Primary Education degree programmes, as well as coordinator of the latter programme at the aforementioned Faculty; she is currently the Department Secretary.
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