Dr. Estelia Borquez Sanchez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Estelia Bórquez Sánchez is a Research Assistant at the University of Glasgow's School of Education. Her research work primarily focuses on science education, particularly in the areas of teaching and learning scientifically demanding topics. She has collaborated on several projects such as 'Camau i'r Dyfodol' and 'Assessing Future' and is a member of the University of Glasgow Educational Assessment Network. Estelia completed her first-class honors bachelor's degree at the Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción in Chile and holds a PhD in Education (Science Education) from the University of York, completed in Summer 2020. Her main research interests include developing scientific literacy in biology, international education development, and educational assessment. She has also been involved in various aspects of curriculum development and improvement of classroom assessment practices. Through her career, she has taught at different levels and contributed to significant educational projects in both the UK and Chile. Estelia is passionate about evidence-based education and looks to foster discussions around teaching methodologies and educational innovations.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2020-09-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK

Research on educational assessment and science education.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

— Present

University of York • York, UK

Teaching modules on Science Education and planning communication of research.

Lecturer

— Present

Universidad Nacional Andres Bello • Concepción, Chile

Teaching and developing natural science content.

Lecturer

— Present

Catholic University of the Holiest Conception • Concepción, Chile

Designing educational assessment instruments and teaching history of education.

Administrative Coordinator

— Present

Catholic University of the Holiest Conception • Concepción, Chile

Coordinating pedagogical practices for undergraduate students.