Tenured Scholars
Porflitt, Philip
Assistant Professor
Felipe Porflitt holds a PhD in Psychology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, a Master's degree in Pedagogy, and is a Professor of Musical Arts. He is an Assistant Professor in the UC Faculty of Education. His interdisciplinary research explores associations between music, cognition, and human development, with an emphasis on executive functions, learning, and skill transfer through musical intervention and new technologies.
Main areas of study: Music; Art Education; Skills Transfer.
Education
| Job title | Institution that grants it | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor en Psicología | Pontifical Catholic University of Chile | 2019 |
| Master in Pedagogy applied to Higher Education | Technological University of Chile | 2010 |
| Musical Arts Teacher | Technological University of Chile | 2007 |
| She is Pianist | Artistic Experimental High School | 1998 |
Teaching and training of researchers
| Course name | Sigla |
|---|---|
| Didactics of Musical Artistic Language | EDU0436 |
| Research Seminar on Secondary Education | EDU0207 |
Research Projects
| Year | Type | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Initiation Bridge | Qualitative evaluation of the design of a musical intervention for secondary education | Main investigator |
| 2025 | DAC CCA | Cantata for Education | Responsible Creator |
| 2024-2026 | Interdisciplinary VRI | Promoting academic integrity in the use of artificial intelligence in Latin American higher education. An interdisciplinary mixed-methods analysis. | Co-Investigator |
| 2025 | FUNDEDOC | Development of a training plan on Artificial Intelligence in education | Visiting Professor |
Publications
Recent
Author
Year
Title
Magazine
Volume
Pages
DOI
Porflitt, F., Rosas, R., & Valencia, O.
2025
Can Artificial Intelligence reliably assess human creativity as measured by tests?
CEDETi UC Research Papers
22 (1)
1-13
Porflitt, F., Jeldres, R., & Norero, A.
2024
Validation of a music teaching model for general education
European Public & Innovation Review
9 (11)
1-19
Soto, M., & Porflitt, F.
2024
Results of an intervention aimed at modeling between physics and music in initial teacher training
Ibero-American Magazine of Education
94
155-176
Porflitt, F.
2021
Music and skills transfer: a descriptive bibliographic review for the 21st century
Chilean Music Magazine
235 (1)
177-200
Rosas, R., Espinoza, V., Santa Cruz, C., & Porflitt, F.
2021
Play as a promoter of the development of executive functions: evidence from a longitudinal study
CEDETi UC Research Papers
14 (1)
1-26
Escobar, JP, Porflitt, F., & Ceric, F.
2021
Evaluating the rapid automated naming and arithmetical fluency relationship in Chilean first grade students
educational psychology
41 (1)
1-19
Porflitt, F., & Rosas, R.
2020
Musical sophistication explains a good deal of cognitive performance. A cross-sectional study of musicians and non-musicians
Resonances
24 (47)
147-167
Porflitt, F., & Rosas, R.
2020
Core music elements: rhythmic, melodic and harmonic musicians show differences in cognitive performance
Studies in Psychology
41 (3)
532-562
Rosas, R., Espinoza, V., Porflitt, F., & Ceric., F.
2019
Executive Functions Can Be Improved in Preschoolers Through Systematic Play in Educational Settings: Evidence From a Longitudinal Study
Frontiers in Psychology
10
1-12
Porflitt, F., & Rosas, R.
2019
Behind the scene: cognitive benefits of playing a musical instrument. Executive functions, processing speed, fluid intelligence and divided attention.
Studies in Psychology
40
464-490
Book chapters
Author
Year
chapter title
Editors
Book Title
Pages
Editorial
DOI/Url
Porflitt, F. & Rosas, R.
2020
Musical performance and cognition: overall effects, differences between musicians, and cognitive associations with musical sophistication.
Morales, Dafonte, & López
Reflections for 21st-century society: Contributions from the Academy
335-338
Tirant lo Blanch
Policy Briefs
Author
Year
Title
Editorial
DOI/Url
Porflitt, F., Dibona, G., Pereira, S., Villalobos, C., Ropert, T., Marini, G., & García-Lazo, V.
2023
Contributing to Artistic Education in Chile: Projections and Challenges regarding Access and Participation of Girls, Boys and Young People of the ACCIONA program
CEPPE UC Policy Briefs Series
Reports
Author
Year
Title
Editorial
DOI/Url
García-Lazo, V., Porflitt, F., Cobos, D., Arredondo, C., & Díaz, V.
2019
DIDACTICS FOR PROXIMITY. Learning in times of crisis. *Arts Proposals
COVID Social Roundtable
Commitment
Management Responsibilities at the Faculty or University
- Manager: UC Education Choir, 2023 to present.
- Program Manager: Diploma in Music Education, 2012 to present. Link
Social Impact
- Project Coordinator: The Magic Flute in School, 2024-2025.
Media appearances
- 05-07-2025: Artistic education – Letter to the editor – The Latest News p.25
- 03-07-2025: Inheritance and Coherence – Interview – Serbal Chile Center, University of Chile Radio (Youtube)
