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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.
University College London • London, United Kingdom
Conducts research on children's perspectives on educational inequality.
University of Roehampton • London, United Kingdom
Teaches courses related to education.
University College London • London, United Kingdom
Assisted in teaching BA Education Studies.
University College London • London, United Kingdom
Assisted in teaching MA Education & Social Justice.