Oscar Jerez

Dr. Oscar Jerez serves as Director of the Teaching and Learning Center at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Chile, bringing extensive expertise in educational psychology and innovation. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Psychology and Education from the University of Granada, a Master's in Education with focus on Educational Informatics from the University of Chile, and degrees in Philosophy from both the Università Pontificia Salesiana di Roma and University of Chile. His research focuses on teaching excellence, curriculum development, and educational innovation, evidenced by his role as Principal Investigator of FONDECYT projects studying effective teaching methods in large classes and the development of 21st-century ICT skills. As a Research Fellow affiliated with Harvard University and consultant for LASPAU-HARVARD, he has influenced educational practices across Latin America. His impact extends to co-creating Teaching and Learning Centers at various universities and working with the European Union on African higher education projects. Through his Coursera courses, he shares expertise in educational innovation and effective teaching methodologies, while continuing to shape educational policy as a member of Chile's National Accreditation Commission (CNA).