Innovative Research Award
David Martínez Cánovas
IES Arcipreste de Canales, Spain
| David Martínez Cánovas |
| Affiliation |
IES Arcipreste de Canales |
| Country |
Spain |
| Scopus |
60938494500 |
| Documents |
1 |
| Subject Area |
Educational Research |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
David Martínez Cánovas is a Spanish Geography and History teacher and doctoral researcher at the University of Murcia, specialising in Social Sciences Education. His research focuses on historical thinking, digital competence, information literacy and disinformation. Combining academic investigation with classroom practice, he explores fake news detection, hate speech recognition and critical source evaluation. His contributions include peer-reviewed publications and international conference research on gender representation in History textbooks. [1] [2]
Abstract
David Martínez Cánovas is an emerging researcher in Social Sciences Education whose academic interests focus on the relationship between historical thinking, digital competence and critical information evaluation. His research examines how secondary-school students identify disinformation, evaluate online sources and recognise fake news and hate speech. His published work contributes empirical evidence to discussions about digital literacy and History Education. His ongoing doctoral research at the University of Murcia develops learning situations intended to address disinformation through historical thinking and classroom-based educational practice. [2]
Keywords
Social Sciences Education; History Education; Historical Thinking; Digital Competence; Disinformation; Fake News; Hate Speech; Information Literacy; Critical Thinking; Gender Representation; History Textbooks; Secondary Education; Educational Research; Critical Citizenship.
Introduction
The growth of digital information presents educational challenges involving misinformation, source reliability and informed citizenship. David Martínez Cánovas explores how historical thinking and digital competence strengthen critical evaluation in secondary education. Holding postgraduate qualifications in History and Teacher Training, he combines classroom experience with doctoral research and evidence-based educational development. [2]
Research Profile
David Martínez Cánovas is a Geography and History teacher and PhD researcher at the University of Murcia. His research focuses on historical thinking, digital competence, disinformation and gender representation in textbooks. His doctoral work develops educational strategies against misinformation, building on earlier research presented at Oxford Brookes University in 2021.
Research Contributions
David Martínez Cánovas contributes to Social Sciences Education through research on historical thinking, digital competence and disinformation. His work examines fake news detection, hate speech recognition and gender representation in History textbooks. Through collaborative research and doctoral investigation, he promotes evidence-based teaching and critical information evaluation in secondary education. [2]
Publications
David Martínez Cánovas has contributed to peer-reviewed academic research and international conference dissemination in Social Sciences Education. His documented scholarly outputs include a 2026 article in Social Sciences examining digital competence and the detection of fake news and hate speech among secondary-school History students, alongside a 2021 conference research contribution on gender representation in History textbooks. [2]
Research Impact
David Martínez Cánovas’s research connects academic investigation with secondary education, addressing digital competence, information literacy and disinformation. His peer-reviewed study involving 72 students contributes evidence to History Education. His international conference participation and ongoing doctoral research further demonstrate scholarly development and commitment to practical, evidence-based educational innovation. [2]
Award Suitability
David Martínez Cánovas demonstrates developing research excellence through peer-reviewed publications, international conference participation and doctoral investigation. His work advances digital competence, historical thinking and disinformation awareness in secondary education. His research outputs, academic collaborations and practical educational contributions support consideration for the Best Research Scholar Award at Top Teachers Awards. [1] [2]
Conclusion
David Martínez Cánovas combines secondary-school teaching with doctoral research and scholarly publication in Social Sciences Education. His work addresses digital competence, disinformation and historical thinking. Through research-led teaching and evidence-based educational development, he contributes to contemporary History Education, supporting his nomination for the Best Research Scholar Award at Top Teachers Awards.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: David Martínez Cánovas, Author ID 60938494500. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60938494500
- Martínez-Cánovas, D., Sánchez-Ibáñez, R., & Miralles-Martínez, P. (2026). Digital Competence and the Detection of Fake News and Hate Speech Among Secondary School History Students. Social Sciences, 15(9), 591. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/15/9/591