Dr. Francesca Mccarthy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesca McCarthy is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Education, University College London, specializing in children’s perspectives and the relationship between educational inequality and social injustice. Her research includes the examination of the academically selective ('grammar school') system in England and pupils' reactions to exam cancellations due to Covid-19. Francesca has begun exploring how pupils' perspectives on tools like ChatGPT relate to established forms of social injustice. As a qualitative researcher, she has a significant interest in creative methodologies and narrative analysis. Francesca has taught both BA and MA Education programs at the Institute of Education and has been a Visiting Lecturer at Roehampton University. Her background includes over 11 years of teaching experience, during which she progressed to senior leadership roles. Currently, she serves as Chair of Governors at a primary school in London, experiencing first-hand the dynamics of school improvement and curriculum development in initial teacher education.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2022-09-19 — Present

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Conducts research on children's perspectives on educational inequality.

Visiting Lecturer

2023-09-11 — Present

University of Roehampton • London, United Kingdom

Teaches courses related to education.

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

2020-09-14 — 2022-06-17

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Assisted in teaching BA Education Studies.

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

2022-09-19 — 2023-06-26

University College London • London, United Kingdom

Assisted in teaching MA Education & Social Justice.