Lorraine Chadwick

Lorraine Chadwick is a Lecturer in the School of Education at University College Cork (UCC), contributing to teacher education through the following roles:

• Co-teaching on PME modules: ED6362 (Designing Curriculum and Assessment), The Pedagogy of Business Studies, and ED6359 (Professional Research Paper)
• Mentoring student teachers as a PME School Placement Tutor
• Co-teaching Conceptual Foundations in Curriculum and Assessment on BEd Gaeilge and BEd Science programmes

Her educational background from UCC includes:

• PhD in Education (2025)
• M.Ed in Education (2019)
• PDEL in Educational Leadership (2017)
• PGDE in Education (2009)
• B.A. in Economics and Geography (2008)
• Dip.A in Economics, Geography and History (2006)

Research interests focus on:

• Student Voice, Agency and Identity
• Curriculum and Assessment
• Sociocultural Theory
• Pedagogy of Business Studies
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Education
• Inequality in Education

Her research examines students' perspectives and experiences, particularly in assessment and curriculum design, and addresses equity issues in education.

Recent scholarly activity includes conference presentations at ESAI (2025) and EDFEST (2022) on junior cycle assessment, indicating a focus on contemporary assessment practices and student experiences. Earlier publications (2010, 2012) covered Irish history and economic ethics.

Her scientific awards and honors are:

• Epigeum Research Integrity - Social & Behaviourial Sciences (Oxford University Press, 2021)
• Gold Medal, Economics (The Undergraduate Awards of Ireland and Northern Ireland, 2009)
• College Scholar - Sharon Treacy Memorial Scholarship (UCC, 2008 and 2006)

Dr. Chadwick mentors student teachers and serves on UCC committees for Community Engagement, Equality/Diversity/Inclusion, and Learning and Teaching. She is an active member of professional associations including ESAI, BSTAI, WERA, and the Teaching Council of Ireland.