معرفی
Dr. Caroline McGarry is a Lecturer in the Department of Education at SETU (South-East Technological University), Waterford. She teaches across diverse programs including the BA in Adult Further Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Further Education, and Masters in Education. Her research focuses on digital literacy, educational disadvantage, language development, inclusion, and curriculum development. She holds a PhD and Masters in Education from Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Notably, she organized the Pracademics in Education Research Colloquium (2024) and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education equity and quality.
Education:
- PhD in Education, Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick (2017)
- Masters in Education, Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick
- Bachelors in Education, Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick (2007)
Research Interests: Caroline explores how digital tools enhance adult education and address educational disadvantage. Her work emphasizes inclusive curriculum design, leveraging universal design principles and assistive technologies to improve learning environments. Recent studies examine teacher engagement in curriculum consultations and language curriculum reform in primary education.
Grants & Advising: She is open to supervising PhD students and actively publishes in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Her recent articles highlight digital tools' role in fostering positive educational outcomes and human connections in digital spaces.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with colleagues in FoELL (Faculty of Education and Lifelong Learning) on initiatives blending technology and pedagogy to advance equitable education access.
