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who am i? scholar, researcher, educatorDr. Raúl Alberto Mora is an Associate Professor at the School of Education and Pedagogy at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín, Colombia), where he works remotely from Norway. As a scholar, researcher, and educator, he specializes in expanding our understanding of literacies within second and foreign language education. His work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, integrating critical, multimodal, and digital literacies, with a consistent commitment to fostering social justice and advocacy, often rooted in insights from the Global South. He leads the award-winning Literacies in Second Languages Project research lab, fostering collaborative inquiry into contemporary literacy challenges. my academic journeyWith over three decades of experience, Dr. Mora's career began in English language teaching in 1993. This extensive journey has evolved through diverse roles as a language teacher, teacher educator, and visiting scholar in Colombia and internationally, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of educational theory and practice across diverse cultural contexts. His professional path reflects a continuous dedication to pedagogical innovation and scholarly rigor. Connecting My Work: Research, Teaching, and ImpactAcross his teaching, research, and professional consulting, Dr. Mora is driven by a central commitment to bridging theoretical knowledge with transformative pedagogical praxis and real-world impact. His work consistently seeks to empower educators and learners through culturally sustaining and critically informed approaches to language and literacy. He is passionate about nurturing the next generation of scholars and collaborating on projects that address pressing educational challenges globally. |
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