Hector Devia-Robayo
University lecturer with qualifications in foreign languages and professional experience in inclusive education, higher education, Colombian Sign Language, TEFL, and pedagogical mediation for English language learning.
Academic Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Pedagogical Mediation for English Language Learning
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2026
Master’s Degree in Education
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2024
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEFL
UNAD Florida, United States | 2020
Postgraduate Specialisation in Distance Higher Education
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2017
Bachelor’s Degree in English as a Foreign Language
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2016
Languages
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Spanish
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Colombian Sign Language
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English
Areas of work
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Inclusive education
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Colombian Sign Language
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Pedagogical mediation
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language
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Online and distance higher education
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Design of multimodal and accessible educational resources
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Universal Design for Learning
Professional Experience
LECTURER IN COLOMBIAN SIGN LANGUAGE INCLUSION
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD
2019–present
I support educational inclusion and pedagogical mediation processes aimed primarily at Deaf students who use Colombian Sign Language. My work includes academic guidance, support in virtual learning environments, the design of accessible resources, and assistance to lecturers and academic units in identifying and reducing communication and pedagogical barriers.
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Instituto Nacional para Sordos, INSOR
2016–2018
I contributed to processes related to inclusive education, accessibility, and the development of educational strategies for the Deaf community, with particular emphasis on the analysis, design and adaptation of educational resources and learning processes.
COLOMBIAN SIGN LANGUAGE–SPANISH INTERPRETING AND LINGUISTIC MEDIATION
Experience in interpreting and linguistic mediation between Colombian Sign Language and Spanish in educational, academic, institutional and social contexts, facilitating access to information, communication and participation for Deaf and hearing people.
Continuing Professional Development
Throughout my career, I have undertaken additional training in online education, the design of digital educational resources, research, accessibility and inclusion, as well as interpreting between Colombian Sign Language and Spanish.
THE LECTURER/TUTOR AS A COURSE MANAGER IN VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2022
USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2021
E-RESEARCH
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2020
DESIGN OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2018
E-MEDIATOR IN VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD | 2018
TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR DEAF AND DEAFBLIND INTERPRETERS
Universidad del Valle | 1998
Specialised training in interpreting between Spanish and Colombian Sign Language and in communication mediation involving Deaf and Deafblind people.
Research
My research has focused on the inclusive education of Deaf students, Colombian Sign Language, online and distance higher education, and the design of multimodal resources to support written English language learning.
Design, Pilot Implementation, and Evaluation of a UDL-Guided Multimodal Virtual Learning Object to Support A1 Written English Skills in Deaf LSC Users at UNAD
Master’s dissertation | 2026
Research on the design, pilot implementation and evaluation of a multimodal Virtual Learning Object intended to support A1 written English skills among Deaf students who use Colombian Sign Language.
Roles and Functions of Academic Counsellors Providing Tutorial Support to Deaf Students at the Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, UNAD
Master’s dissertation | 2024
A study of the pedagogical, tutorial and communication roles of professionals who support Deaf students who use Colombian Sign Language in online and distance higher education environments.
Documentary Analysis for the Development of Virtual Learning Objects in Inclusive Education for Deaf Students in Online and Distance Higher Education
Postgraduate specialisation monograph | 2017
Documentary research aimed at identifying concepts and methodologies applicable to the design of accessible virtual resources for Deaf students in higher education.
Academic Output
My academic output includes publications and conference presentations related to inclusive education, Colombian Sign Language, pedagogical mediation, English language learning, and higher education.
The Academic Output section provides information on published articles, academic work in progress, and presentations delivered at national and international academic events.
Academic Profiles
Further information about my academic and research career is available through national and international platforms that provide details of publications, projects, intellectual output, and research activity.
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