Juan Jose Mena Marcos | Educational Research | Best Researcher Award

Phd. Head Of Department Of Education at University Of Salamanca, Spain

Juanjo Mena is an esteemed academic with a notable career in educational research and practice. As an Associate Professor and head of the Department of Education at the University of Salamanca (USAL), Spain, he has made significant contributions to the field of education. His work spans various international institutions, reflecting his expertise and global impact.

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Educational 🎓

Juanjo Mena completed his Master’s degree in Developmental & Educational Psychology with honors in 2004, and earned his PhD with distinction and a special mention of “European Doctor” in 2007 from the University of Salamanca. His academic journey has been marked by excellence, including a Summa cum laude for his dissertation on the Action-Research paradigm.

work Experience💼

Mena’s professional experience includes a diverse range of roles. He has served as a classroom teacher for five years before joining USAL as a full-time professor. His current roles include being an affiliate professor at the University of British Columbia, Canada, and a research collaborator at Kazan Federal University, Russia. Additionally, he has taught at various universities, including Universidad de la Rioja and Universidad Internacional de la Rioja.

Research Focus🔎

Juanjo Mena’s research interests are centered around Teaching Practice, Teacher Education, Mentoring, Teacher Development, and ICT. He has conducted substantial work in exploring the integration of digital technologies in education, such as through his role as the research coordinator of the European Project Erasmus+ on augmented reality and virtual learning in teacher education.

Awards and honors🏆

Mena has received several prestigious recognitions, including the BBVA bank project “Cultural creators: Leonardo 2022 Scholarships.” His achievements also include the award of Excellence for Outstanding Graduate of the Year and the European Doctoral Mention, highlighting his exceptional contributions to the field of education.

Conclusion✅

Juanjo Mena’s career is distinguished by his dedication to advancing educational practices and integrating technology in teaching. His extensive experience, research accomplishments, and international roles underscore his significant impact on the field. His continued work promises further advancements in educational methods and teacher development.

📚Publications to Noted

Critical Incidents as a Strategy to Enhance Student Teachers’ Reflection About Practice Through Immersive Learning
- Author: Juanjo Mena, M.A. Flores, E. Fernandes, O. Estrada-Molina
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Reflective Practice
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“I Need to Continually Study and Broaden My Horizons”: A Narrative Inquiry of a Novice Teacher’s Induction Experience in China
- Author: G. Zhu, L. Shen, L.G. Jiang, K. Shi, Juanjo Mena
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Journal of Professional Capital and Community
- Emojis: 🌏📚🔍
A History of Paradigm Shifts in Education: Their Impact on Practicum Mentoring
- Author: A. Clarke, Juanjo Mena
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Advances in Research on Teaching
- Emojis: 📖🔄👨‍🏫
Teachers’ Professional Training Through Augmented Reality: A Literature Review
- Author: Juanjo Mena, O. Estrada-Molina, E. Pérez-Calvo
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Education Sciences
- Emojis: 🕶️📊💡
Fostering Future Music Teachers’ Professional Skills: Developing a Signature Pedagogy Using E-Learning
- Author: S. Karkina, Juanjo Mena, R. Valeeva, E. Dyganova, M. Bhullar
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Frontiers in Education
- Emojis: 🎵💻🎓
Teacher Education Perspectives in the Ibero-Latin American Context: A Comparative View
- Author: M.A. Flores, Juanjo Mena, M.I. Marcondes, E.G. Rincon-Flores
- Year: 2023
- Journal: The Palgrave Handbook of Teacher Education Research: Volume 1,2
- Emojis: 🌎📚🤝
In-Person/Online Attendance at an Educational Technology Workshop: A Study on Student Teachers’ Perceptions at UniBg
- Author: M. Lazzari, L.S. Agrati, F. Baroni, S. Natali, Juanjo Mena
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Communications in Computer and Information Science
- Emojis: 💻🏫👩‍🏫
Digital Competence, Educational Innovation with ICT, and Burnout in Tertiary Education Latin American Professors
- Author: A. Deroncele-Acosta, I.M. Carhuancho-Mendoza, F.A. Nolazco-Labajos, S.E. Paredes-Díaz, Juanjo Mena
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Lecture Notes in Educational Technology
- Emojis: 🌐🧠⚙️
Leveraging Third Space Amid Chinese and Spanish Student Teachers’ Teaching Practicums: A Transformative Learning Perspective
- Author: B. Qin, G. Zhu, C. Cheng, J. Zhu, Juanjo Mena
- Year: 2023
- Journal: Professional Development in Education
- Emojis: 🌍🔄📚
The Complexity Thinking Approach: Beginning Teacher Resilience and Perceived Self-Efficacy as Determining Variables in the Induction Phase
- Author: G. Gratacós, Juanjo Mena, M. Ciesielkiewicz
- Year: 2023
- Journal: European Journal of Teacher Education
- Emojis: 🔍💪📘