Miriam Catalina González-Afonso
Biographic Data
| ID | 6887911 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Miriam Catalina González-Afonso |
| GIVEN NAMES | Miriam Catalina |
| FAMILY NAME | González-Afonso |
| SIGNATURE | GONZÁLEZ-AFONSO M C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad de La Laguna |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8583-0000 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Inclusive education beyond formal settings
This scoping review synthesizes the evidence on how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) enhance accessibility and participation for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in non-formal educational settings (e.g., museums, libraries, heritage sites and community programs). Following the PCC and PRISMA-ScR frameworks, studies published between 2015 and 2025 in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French were searched in Scopus, Web of Science …
Relationships Between Problematic Internet Use, Physical Activity, and Mental Health in University Students
This study examined associations between problematic Internet use, video game addiction, physical activity, perceived physical fitness, and psychological distress in pre-service teachers. A cross-sectional survey was completed by 404 education students from the University of La Laguna using validated measures (CERI, Vela Test, IPAQ-short, IFIS, GHQ-28). Descriptive, correlational, group-comparison, and binary logistic regression analyses were con…
Presence, Participation and Learning in Educational Inclusion
From the perspective of educational inclusion proposed by Booth and Ainscow, the transformation of school systems revolves around three key dimensions: presence, participation and learning. These dimensions constitute the axes of the so-called Inclusion Index and allow for a holistic analysis of the barriers that limit equity and inclusion in school contexts. Based on this theoretical framework, this study aims to systematically map the barriers …
La inclusión educativa en España
Este artículo analiza la evolución de la normativa educativa española en materia de inclusión y la contrasta con indicadores oficiales sobre la escolarización del alumnado con necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo (NEAE). El objetivo es examinar en qué medida la consolidación del enfoque inclusivo en el plano normativo se ha traducido en una transformación efectiva del sistema educativo. Para ello, se adopta una metodología cualitativa basad…
Beliefs of pre-service teachers regarding future teaching practice
The initial teacher training and the beliefs about their role in the classroom that prospective teachers acquire throughout their training significantly impact the construction of their teaching identity and influence their professional practice. Understanding these beliefs is crucial, as they act as filters that shape how future teachers interpret teaching-related information. This study focuses on analyzing the beliefs of future secondary educa…
Analysis of Quality of Life of Autistic Students on the Canary Islands during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Educational Response Offered
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the closure of educational centers, forcing the teaching–learning process to become virtual at all levels of the educational system. The main objective of this study was to describe and analyze how students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents perceived their quality of life and the educational response offered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted with 50 students with grade 1 ASD, a…
Reality and Future of Interculturality in Today’s Schools
In today’s society, high-quality educational contexts must include intercultural education and educational inclusion as main elements of school culture. Equity, social justice, and equal opportunities for everybody require the construction of flexible processes, relationships, and organizational structures open to diversity. This paper presents an updated review of studies focusing on models of educational responses adapted to cultural diversity.…
Is Virtual Communication Possible in Intergenerational Programs? The Simul Project
Intergenerational relationships are becoming increasingly rare. Thus, intergenerational programs are a strategy to establish relationships between generations. This article describes the socio-educational experience of the third edition of the SIMUL Intergenerational Project of the Education Service of the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife and the University of La Laguna, developed virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following questions arise: …
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Reality and Future of Interculturality in Today’s Schools
In today’s society, high-quality educational contexts must include intercultural education and educational inclusion as main elements of school culture. Equity, social justice, and equal opportunities for everybody require the construction of flexible processes, relationships, and organizational structures open to diversity. This paper presents an updated review of studies focusing on models of educational responses adapted to cultural diversity.…
Is Virtual Communication Possible in Intergenerational Programs? The Simul Project
Intergenerational relationships are becoming increasingly rare. Thus, intergenerational programs are a strategy to establish relationships between generations. This article describes the socio-educational experience of the third edition of the SIMUL Intergenerational Project of the Education Service of the Cabildo Insular de Tenerife and the University of La Laguna, developed virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following questions arise: …
Analysis of Quality of Life of Autistic Students on the Canary Islands during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Educational Response Offered
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the closure of educational centers, forcing the teaching–learning process to become virtual at all levels of the educational system. The main objective of this study was to describe and analyze how students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their parents perceived their quality of life and the educational response offered during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted with 50 students with grade 1 ASD, a…
Beliefs of pre-service teachers regarding future teaching practice
The initial teacher training and the beliefs about their role in the classroom that prospective teachers acquire throughout their training significantly impact the construction of their teaching identity and influence their professional practice. Understanding these beliefs is crucial, as they act as filters that shape how future teachers interpret teaching-related information. This study focuses on analyzing the beliefs of future secondary educa…
Inclusive education beyond formal settings
This scoping review synthesizes the evidence on how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) enhance accessibility and participation for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in non-formal educational settings (e.g., museums, libraries, heritage sites and community programs). Following the PCC and PRISMA-ScR frameworks, studies published between 2015 and 2025 in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French were searched in Scopus, Web of Science …
Relationships Between Problematic Internet Use, Physical Activity, and Mental Health in University Students
This study examined associations between problematic Internet use, video game addiction, physical activity, perceived physical fitness, and psychological distress in pre-service teachers. A cross-sectional survey was completed by 404 education students from the University of La Laguna using validated measures (CERI, Vela Test, IPAQ-short, IFIS, GHQ-28). Descriptive, correlational, group-comparison, and binary logistic regression analyses were con…
Presence, Participation and Learning in Educational Inclusion
From the perspective of educational inclusion proposed by Booth and Ainscow, the transformation of school systems revolves around three key dimensions: presence, participation and learning. These dimensions constitute the axes of the so-called Inclusion Index and allow for a holistic analysis of the barriers that limit equity and inclusion in school contexts. Based on this theoretical framework, this study aims to systematically map the barriers …
La inclusión educativa en España
Este artículo analiza la evolución de la normativa educativa española en materia de inclusión y la contrasta con indicadores oficiales sobre la escolarización del alumnado con necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo (NEAE). El objetivo es examinar en qué medida la consolidación del enfoque inclusivo en el plano normativo se ha traducido en una transformación efectiva del sistema educativo. Para ello, se adopta una metodología cualitativa basad…
Exploratory research (2 works) · Focus group (2 works) · Inclusive Education and Diversity (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Addiction (1 works) · Addictive behavior (1 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 works)