Alejandra Meneses

Alejandra Meneses serves as an Associate Professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where she has made significant contributions to educational innovation and teacher training methodology. Her groundbreaking work focuses on developing 21st-century skills in teacher education, particularly through practice-based approaches. She co-developed the widely successful Coursera course "Practice-Based Teacher Training for Developing 21st Century Skills," which has attracted over 27,000 enrollees. Her research, supported by FONDECYT project 1180024, explores how technology can enhance critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication in teacher education. Working alongside Miguel Nussbaum, she has pioneered innovative teaching methodologies that combine digital technology with practical learning experiences. Her work emphasizes the importance of equipping teachers with specialized knowledge and practical skills needed for today's dynamic educational environment, focusing on creating equitable and high-quality learning opportunities in school contexts