- jelena.pavlovic@universidadeuropea.es
- School of Social Sciences and Communication - Valencia
Associate Professor
PhD. Jelena Pavlovic
- Business and Technology
- Communication and Marketing
PhD in Sustainability and Education from the University of Valencia (International Doctorate Mention, 2025), currently serving as Lecturer and Researcher in International Relations at the European University of Valencia. Her research explores education for sustainable development, global citizenship, human rights education, media literacy, democracy, political communication and negotiation, disinformation, and innovative teaching methodologies in higher education.
Drawing on her interdisciplinary background in International Relations, Political Science, Translation Studies, Journalism, and Education, she develops experiential, interdisciplinary, and transformative learning approaches that bridge academic knowledge with real-world policy, societal, and educational challenges. She teaches subjects in Human Rights, Current Affairs Observatory, Public International Opinion, International Negotiation, Soft Skills, and Strategies & Tactics within undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Academic background
P.h.D. Language, Literature and Culture in context and Applications (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN EDUCATION) with International Mention
- Universidad de Valencia
- 2021 - 2025
"Masters Degree of Secondary Education Training, Professional Training and Teaching of Languages , Secondary Education and Teaching (ENGLISH DEPARTMENT)"
- Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
- 2018 - 2019
Master’s Degree, International Relations and Affairs, Political Science
- University of Belgrade
- 2013 - 2015
Professional experience
Degrees
Publications
Simulation as a pedagogical tool for international trade and business english class transdisciplinary learning in vocational studies class. In Innovación en la formación docente y en el desarrollo de competencias en el aprendizaje de las ciencias económicas y empresariales
Thinking outside the box
Pavlovic, J. (2021, May 19–21). Innovation and gamification in English language teaching/learning: Thinking outside the box – Workshop for ESL learning. 3rd International.
Research projects
Education for Sustainable Development, Global Citizenship and Human Rights Education
Research focused on integrating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Citizenship Education, and Human Rights Education into higher education through innovative and experiential pedagogies. It examines how interdisciplinary teaching, critical thinking, democratic resilience, intercultural competence, media literacy, and transformative learning contribute to preparing students for complex global challenges.