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Biography
Dr Juan Cristobal Castro-Alonso (Cris Castro) is a Biochemist, Master’s in Communication and Education, and PhD in Education. He is principal investigator and collaborator in research projects about educational psychology, cognitive science, STEM education, and multimedia learning. He has a proven record in quantitative experimental design, data processing, and statistical analyses. Dr Cris Castro is editor in the prestigious international journals Educational Psychology Review, PLOS ONE, Frontiers in Psychology, and Educational and Developmental Psychologist. He has edited and coauthored the book “Visuospatial processing for education in health and natural sciences” (2019, Springer), and has published more than 30 journal articles and book chapters.
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Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Education, University of New South Wales
Award Date: 2 Dec 2013
Master of Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Award Date: 2 Oct 2006
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biochemistry, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Award Date: 1 Oct 2002
Keywords
- L Education (General)
- BF Psychology
- HA Statistics
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Biological evolution and human cognition are analogous information processing systems
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Hidalgo, A. A. & Sweller, J., 5 Jan 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 14, 10 p., 1330345.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research avenues supporting embodied cognition in learning and instruction
Castro-Alonso, J. C., Ayres, P., Zhang, S., de Koning, B. B. & Paas, F., 19 Jan 2024, In: Educational Psychology Review. 36, 1, 30 p., 10.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Integrating cognitive load theory with other theories, within and beyond educational psychology
Hanham, J., Castro Alonso, C. & Chen, O., Aug 2023, In: British Journal of Educational Psychology. 93, Suppl. 2, p. 239-250 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The relationship between interleaving and variability effects: A cognitive load theory perspective
Chen, O., Retnowati, E., Castro-Alonso, J. C., Paas, F. & Sweller, J., 14 Nov 2023, In: Education Sciences. 13, 11, 15 p., 1138.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interest in physics after experimental activities with a mobile application: gender differences
Carreño, M. J., Castro-Alonso, J. C. & Gallardo, M. J., Dec 2022, In: International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 20, 8, p. 1841-1857 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DISCUSSION. Put your hands on the task! The use of finger pointing and tracing to support multimedia learning
Cris Castro Alonso (Advisor)
25 Aug 2023Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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British Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)
Cris Castro Alonso (Chair)
Aug 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board of a journal
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Educational Technology Research and Development (Journal)
Cris Castro Alonso (Chair)
Jan 2023 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board of a journal
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KEYNOTE. Cognitive load theory and biological information systems
Cris Castro Alonso (Advisor)
6 Dec 2022Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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14th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference (Event)
Cris Castro Alonso (Chair)
2022 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board of a journal