Hilde Sofie Fjeld

Hilde Sofie Fjeld is a Senior Lecturer at Østfold University College in the Department of Pedagogy, ICT and Learning. She specializes in teacher education with a focus on pedagogy, educational leadership, and diversity in schools. Her work bridges theory and practice through partnerships between schools and higher education institutions.

Her educational background includes general teacher education at Østfold University College and a Master's in Educational Leadership. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a teacher in primary, elementary and secondary schools, as a youth counselor, and served as an education inspector and principal at primary and secondary levels.

Dr. Fjeld's research focuses on educational leadership development, school-university partnerships, and inclusive education practices. Her work examines how teachers develop professional capital, particularly bilingual educators, and investigates the challenges of school leadership through experiential learning. She has conducted significant research on international student teaching experiences, particularly in Malawi, and has studied the impact of the pandemic on homeschooling from student perspectives.

Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on practical educational challenges, with recent work examining school adoption models, hybrid positions in teacher education, and partnerships between preschools, schools, and university colleges. Her research often employs qualitative approaches to understand the nuanced experiences of educators and students in diverse settings.

Dr. Fjeld actively contributes to her institution through service roles including membership on the hiring committee at Østfold University College, board membership with the Education Association Østfold University College, and serving as deputy member of the Department Board for Teacher Education.

She is affiliated with several research groups including the Lifelong Learning Research Group, Humanities and practice, and Creativity, art and innovation in education, practice and research, reflecting the breadth of her scholarly interests.