Professor Dr. Georgina Merchant

Biography

Georgina Merchant is a lecturer at University College London's Institute of Education, specializing in Learning and Leadership. She leads a master’s module on Perspectives of Literacy Learning and is actively involved in supervising PGCE and master’s students at UCL. With a background in primary education, Georgina has worked as a primary teacher and EAL teacher in schools in Scotland and Australia before joining UCL. She completed her Master's in Education and Doctorate at UCL, focusing on Initial Teacher Education. Her particular interests include teaching English, where she is a member of the English Association and serves on the editorial board for English 4-11. Additionally, Georgina is a member of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy and has contributed to various initiatives, including the DLL Athena Swan Silver Committee. Her research centers around improving teacher education and enhancing pedagogy in educational settings.

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