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  Advancing Cross-Cultural Education for Adaptive Transformation (REACT)

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General data

Field of study:
Social Sciences and Law Studies
Telephone:
+34 965903400 x 2268

Annual reports

Annual report
  • Research in the adaptation of educational methodologies in multicultural and cross-cultural contexts.
  • Investigation into the impact of continuous teacher training programs on transforming teaching practices in diverse environments.
  • Comparative research on teaching practices for children at risk of social exclusion in various cultural contexts.
  • Study in innovative pedagogical approaches to promote social cohesion and educational equity for vulnerable populations.
  • Research on the integration of emerging technologies in teacher training to enhance pedagogical and socio-emotional competencies in diverse contexts.

 

 

Services offered

Advances in Transcultural Education for Adaptive Transformation

The REACT research group offers specialized services in the design and implementation of educational methodologies adapted to multicultural and transcultural contexts. Through an evidence-based approach, we analyze and develop strategies that promote inclusion and equity in diverse educational environments.

We conduct rigorous evaluations of the impact of continuous training programs on the transformation of teaching practices. Our goal is to improve educational quality by providing innovative tools and approaches that meet the needs of educators in heterogeneous contexts.

We carry out comparative research on teaching practices with children at risk of social exclusion in different cultural settings. This allows us to identify best practices and adapt educational strategies that support their holistic development.

Additionally, we explore and apply innovative pedagogical approaches designed to foster social cohesion and educational equity in vulnerable populations. Through active and participatory methodologies, we promote inclusive and meaningful learning experiences.

Finally, we investigate the integration of emerging technologies in teacher training to enhance both pedagogical and socio-emotional competencies in diverse educational settings. By leveraging digital tools and innovative methodologies, we drive adaptive and effective teaching practices.

 

 

Results

Our research findings highlight the positive impact of transcultural methodologies on teacher training and the transformation of educational practices. We have identified effective strategies for the inclusion of students at risk of social exclusion, fostering their holistic development.

Comparative analyses have allowed us to adapt and refine pedagogical approaches in diverse contexts, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness. Additionally, the integration of emerging technologies has proven to enhance teachers' pedagogical and socio-emotional competencies, promoting more adaptive and innovative teaching practices.

Our work has contributed to strengthening social cohesion and educational equity through active and participatory methodologies, generating inclusive and meaningful learning experiences.

 

 

Available relevant infrastructure

The REACT research group has advanced infrastructure for the development and implementation of innovative educational methodologies in transcultural contexts. We provide digital platforms and virtual learning environments that support teacher training and educational research.

Additionally, we utilize technological tools for data analysis and the evaluation of training program impact. Our facilities include specialized spaces for pedagogical experimentation, fostering the development of inclusive and adaptive approaches.

Collaboration with national and international institutions grants us access to specialized resources and knowledge networks that enhance our educational innovation initiatives.

 

 

RELEVANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO RESEARCH PROJECTS
  • Project title: Transform4Europe - T4EU: The European University for Knowledge EntrepreneursING
    Reference: 101124432
    Competitive: Yes
    European: Yes
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
    Starting date: 01/11/2023
    Termination date: 31/10/2027
  • Project title: Student's path to self-awareness. Social Competencies in Contemporary AcademiaING
    Reference: 2023-1-PL01-KA220-HED-000156880
    Competitive: Yes
    European: Yes
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
    Starting date: 01/10/2023
    Termination date: 30/11/2025
  • Project title: TEACHING PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP MODEL IN PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATIONING
    Reference: 19-KA203-060579
    Competitive: Yes
    European: Yes
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: EUROPEAN COMMISSION
    Starting date: 01/09/2019
    Termination date: 31/08/2022
  • Project title: FACTORES CONTEXTUALES Y PERSONALES EN LA EFICACIA DOCENTE Y SU INFLUENCIA EN EL ALUMNADO. DISEÑO Y EVALUACIÓN DE UN PROGRAMA DE INTERVENCIÓNING
    Reference: PID2021-125279OB-I00
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: MINISTERIO DE CIENCIA, INNOVACION Y UNIVERSIDADES
    Starting date: 01/09/2022
    Termination date: 31/08/2025
  • Project title: MODELO DE DETECCIÓN, PREVENCIÓN E INTERVENCIÓN EDUCATIVA DE LAS DIFICULTADES DE APRENDIZAJE DEL LENGUAJE ESCRITO EN LAS PRIMERAS EDADESING
    Reference: CIGE/2022/105
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
    Starting date: 01/01/2023
    Termination date: 31/12/2024
  • Project title: ¿Qué hace florecer la educación? Cómo el bienestar, la resiliencia, la competencia emocional y las metodologías de enseñanza innovadoras del docente contribuyen a afrontar los desafíos del siglo XXIING
    Reference: GV/2021/153
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: GENERALITAT VALENCIANA
    Starting date: 01/01/2021
    Termination date: 31/12/2022
  • Project title: Investigación en Inteligencias, Competencia Social y Educación (SOCEDU) - VIGROB-140 ING
    Reference: VIGROB23-140
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
    Starting date: 01/01/2024
    Termination date: 31/12/2024
  • Project title: Optimización del rendimiento académico en alumnado a través de la capacitación docente en metodologías eficaces de enseñanza/aprendizaje y competencia socioemocional aplicada a la gestión educativa: una perspectiva transcultural y multimetodológica (Mod. A)ING
    Reference: GRE20-22A
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
    Starting date: 01/10/2021
    Termination date: 30/09/2023
  • Project title: Innovación Educativa y Lenguas Europeas en el Siglo XXI (GRIELE-XXI) - VIGROB-315 ING
    Reference: VIGROB23-315
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
    Starting date: 01/01/2024
    Termination date: 31/12/2024
  • Project title: Análisis cuantitativo de las Pruebas de Acceso a la Universidad (PAU). Identificación de necesidades educativas mediante la aplicación de enfoques psicométricos.ING
    Reference: GRE17-16
    Competitive: Yes
    European: No
    Public: Yes
    Project sponsors: UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE
    Starting date: 02/05/2018
    Termination date: 01/05/2020

Publications See search box

RELEVANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN JOURNALS
  • Title: Riding the wave towards flourishing in STEM education: Enhancing teaching efficacy through a K-12 training program"
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.; Ricardo Scott; Bak, Magdalena; Castejón, J.L.; Gilar, R.
    Journals Teaching and Teacher Education
    Volume:
    Pages: -
    Date: 2024
    ISSN: 0742-051X
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2024.104564
  • Title: Revamping Teacher Training for Challenging Times: Teachers" Well-Being, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, and Innovative Methodologies as Key Teaching Competencies, Psychology Research and Behavior Management
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Journals Psychology Research and Behavior Management
    Volume:
    Pages: 1 - 18
    Date: 2023
    ISSN: 1179-1578
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S382572
  • Title: Effects of Student Training in Social Skills and Emotional  Intelligence on the Behaviour and Coexistence of Adolescents in the 21st Century
    Authors: VILA, SARA; Gilar, R.; Pozo-Rico, T.
    Journals International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Online)
    Volume:
    Pages: 1 - 21
    Date: 2021
    ISSN: 1660-4601
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph18105498
  • Title: Neural network model for predicting student failure in the academic leveling course of Escuela Politécnica Nacional
    Authors: , Sandoval Palis, Iván; , Naranjo, D.; Gilar, R.; Pozo-Rico, T.
    Journals Frontiers in Psychology
    Volume:
    Pages: -
    Date: 2020
    ISSN: 1664-1078
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.515531
  • Title: Teacher Training Can Make a Difference: Tools to Overcome the Impact of COVID-19 on Primary Schools. An Experimental Study
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.; Gilar, R.; Castejón, J.L.
    Journals International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Online)
    Volume:
    Pages: 8633 -
    Date: 2020
    ISSN: 1660-4601
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17228633
  • Title: Resultados de un programa de formación en competencias emocionales para profesorado de Educación Primaria
    Authors: IZQUIERDO GUILLERMO, ANDREA; Gilar, R.; Pozo-Rico, T.; Castejón, J.L.
    Journals European Journal of Education and Psychology
    Volume:
    Pages: 1 - 17
    Date:
    ISSN: 1989-2209
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.32457/ejep.v15i1.174
  • Title: Building paths to success: a multinivel analysis of the effects of an emotional intelligence development program on the academic achievement of future teachers
    Authors: Poveda Brotons, Rosa; Izquierdo, A.; Perez-Soto, N. ; Pozo-Rico, T.; Castejón, J.L.; Gilar, R.
    Journals Frontiers in Psychology
    Volume: 15
    Pages: 1 - 11
    Date: 2024
    ISSN: 1664-1078
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1377176
  • Title: Effect of the development of precursor skills for literacy in Spanish onlearning to read in English
    Authors: Gutiérrez Fresneda, R.; Pozo-Rico, T.; Garcia-Tarraga, J.
    Journals American Journal of Educational Research
    Volume:
    Pages: 1 - 10
    Date: 2024
    ISSN: 2327-6126
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00220671.2024.2387644
  • Title: Emotional factors and self-efficacy in the psychological well-being of trainee teachers
    Authors: Gilar, R.; Perez-Soto, N. ; Izquierdo, A.; Castejón, J.L.; Pozo-Rico, T.
    Journals Frontiers in Psychology
    Volume: 15
    Pages: 1 - 16
    Date: 2024
    ISSN: 1664-1078
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1434250
  • Title: La resiliencia y la inteligencia emocional como predictores del nivel de estrés en estudiantes de magisterio
    Authors: Izquierdo, A.; Perez-Soto, N. ; Pozo-Rico, T.; Gilar, R.
    Journals European Journal of Education and Psychology
    Volume: 17
    Pages: 1 -
    Date: 2024
    ISSN: 1989-2209
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32457/ejep.v17i1.2417
RELEVANT PUBLISHED BOOKS
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RELEVANT PUBLISHED BOOK CHAPTERS
  • Book chapter title: Análisis de impacto de la motivación y el aprendizaje autorregulado en el rendimiento académico de futuros docentes de Ciencias Experimentales
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 238 - 278
    Date: 2024
    ISBN:
    Book title: Investigación aplicada a la innovación en el contexto educativo

    DOI: 10.14679/3055
  • Book chapter title: EMPATHY DEVELOPMENT AND PERCEPTIONS AMONG FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.; González-Ros, L.
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 137 - 148
    Date: 2024
    ISBN:
    Book title: EXPLORACIÓN DE VARIABLES PSICOLÓGICAS Y EDUCATIVAS: AVANCES EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN ESCOLAR

    DOI: 10.14679/3769
  • Book chapter title: ENHANCING SOCIAL COMPETENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE-ORIENTED LEARNING
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.; González-Ros, L.
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 251 - 258
    Date: 2024
    ISBN:
    Book title: METODOLOGÍAS EMERGENTES EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN Y ACCIÓN EDUCATIVA

    DOI: 10.14679/3769
  • Book chapter title: Mejorando el desempeño académico en educación superior: análisis comparativo de género relacionado con la lúdica, motivación y estrategias de aprendizaje
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 170 - 179
    Date: 2024
    ISBN:
    Book title: Investigación aplicada a la innovación en el contexto educativo

    DOI: 10.14679/3055
  • Book chapter title: ESTUDIO DE LOS PRECURSORES DE LA COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA EN LOS MOMENTOS INCIPIENTES DEL PROCESO DE ALFABETIZACIÓN
    Authors: Gutiérrez Fresneda, R.; Pozo-Rico, T.
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 171 - 180
    Date: 2023
    ISBN:
    Book title: NUEVOS ENFOQUES DE APROXIMACIÓN A LA INVESTIGACIÓN E INTERVENCIÓN EN CONTEXTOS EDUCATIVOS
  • Book chapter title: EXPLORANDO EL USO Y PERCEPCIONES DE LAS NUEVAS TECNOLOGÍAS ENTRE ESTUDIANTES DE MAGISTERIO: UN ESTUDIO CUALITATIVO
    Authors: Perez-Soto, N. ; Izquierdo, A.; Pozo-Rico, T.
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 225-235 -
    Date:
    ISBN:
    Book title: METODOLOGÍAS EMERGENTES EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN Y ACCIÓN EDUCATIVA

    DOI: 10.14679/3767
  • Book chapter title: ENFOQUES CREATIVOS Y APRENDIZAJE TRANSCULTURAL: IMPULSANDO EL CAMBIO GLOBAL DESDE LA PSICOLOGÍA Y LA EDUCACIÓN.
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Editorial: Editorial Congresos Promoviendo la Investigación
    Pages: -
    Date: 2025
    ISBN:
    Book title: Una aproximación de nuestras culturas en unión con las ciencias
  • Book chapter title: Estrés y burnout en el profesorado: factores de riesgo, efectos y estrategias de intervención y herramientas para superar desafíos en el ámbito educativo
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Editorial:
    Pages: -
    Date: 2025
    ISBN:
    Book title: Bases y propuestas para la mejora del bienestar y la autoeficacia docente.
  • Book chapter title: Diseño de intervención para desarrollar competencias sociales y emocionales en niños y niñas en riesgo de exclusión social
    Authors: Izquierdo, A.; Pozo-Rico, T.; Castejón, J.L.
    Editorial: Asociación Universitaria de Educación y Psicología (ASUNIVEP)
    Pages: 104 - 104
    Date: 2024
    ISBN:
    Book title: Actas del X Congreso Internacional en Contextos Psicológicos, Educativos y de la Salud. Volumen I
  • Book chapter title: ENHANCING SOCIAL COMPETENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE-ORIENTED LEARNING
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.; GONZALEZ ROS, LORENA
    Editorial: DYKINSON
    Pages: 251 - 258
    Date: 2024
    ISBN:
    Book title: METODOLOGÍAS EMERGENTES EN LA INVESTIGACIÓN Y ACCIÓN EDUCATIVA

    DOI: 10.14679/3767
RELEVANT CONFERENCE PAPERS
  • Title: DRIVING QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING: REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES OF INNOVATION, COMPETENCE, AND CROSS-CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT ACROSS AMERICA, EUROPE, AND ASIA
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name: 12th International ScientificConference, to be held on April 23-25, 2025, under the slogan University-Society towards a sustainable development.
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: (CUBA)
    Date of performance: 23/04/2025
  • Title: PONENCIA INVITADA dentro del simposio Simposio UNIENDO HORIZONTES: INNOVACIÓN TRANSCULTURAL PARA UNA EDUCACIÓN Y SALUD TRANSFORMADORAScon el título: TRANSFORMACIÓN EDUCATIVA TRANSCULTURAL: IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE METODOLOGÍAS INNOVADORAS EN CUATRO CONTEXTOS INTERNACIONALES
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name: X Congreso Internacional en Contextos Psicológicos, Educativos y de la Salud
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: Sevilla (SEVILLA) (ESPAÑA)
    Date of performance: 26/11/2024
  • Title: INTERNACIONALIZACIÓN DE UN PROGRAMA DE DESARROLLO DE COMPETENCIAS TRANSVERSALES EN EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR EN TRES PAÍSES: POLONIA, AUSTRIA Y ESPAÑA
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name:
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: Sevilla (SEVILLA) (ESPAÑA)
    Date of performance: 11/12/2023
  • Title: Innovative Educational Methodologies and Socioemotional Competences for Flourishing in Higher Education
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name: International Congress of Education Quality Katowice, 18th to 20th of November 2023
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: (POLONIA)
    Date of performance: 18/10/2023
  • Title: EXPERIENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH FROM DEVELOPING HIGHER EDUCATION
    Authors: Gilar, R.; Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia
    Conference name: Jure 2017 Education in a dynamic world: Facing the future
    Event type: Europeo
    City of performance: Helsinki (FINLANDIA (Incluidas las Islas Aland))
    Date of performance: 04/07/2016
  • Title: Enfoques creativos y aprendizaje transcultural: impulsando el cambio global desde la psicología y la educación
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Comunicación
    Conference name: XIII CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL DE PSICOLOGÍA Y EDUCACIÓN
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: (COLOMBIA)
    Date of performance: 25/02/2025
  • Title: El patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la nación: una mirada transcultural desde la Educación Artística
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Comunicación
    Conference name: III Taller de Educación Primaria. EduPrim¿ 2025
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: (ESPAÑA)
    Date of performance: 18/02/2025
  • Title: El patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la nación: una mirada transcultural desde la Educación Artística III Taller de Educación Primaria con Participación Extranjera. EduPrim 2025 'Por una educación de calidad para todos¿
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name: III Taller de Educación Primaria
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: Guantánamo (CUBA)
    Date of performance: 12/01/2025
  • Title: Sonidos de Identidad: Preservando la Riqueza Musical a través de la Innovación Educativa en Escuelas de América Latina y Europa
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name: CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL PEDAGOGÍA 2025
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: (CUBA)
    Date of performance: 01/01/2025
  • Title: COORDINACIÓN del Simposio Invitado UNIENDO HORIZONTES: INNOVACIÓN TRANSCULTURAL PARA UNA EDUCACIÓN Y SALUD TRANSFORMADORAS
    Authors: Pozo-Rico, T.
    Type of participation: Ponencia invitada
    Conference name: X Congreso Internacional en Contextos Psicológicos, Educativos y de la Salud
    Event type: Internacional
    City of performance: Sevilla (SEVILLA) (ESPAÑA)
    Date of performance: 26/11/2024