Leila Ferguson

Leila Ferguson is a Professor of Pedagogy at Kristiania University College's Department of Psychology, Pedagogy and Law, within the School of Health Sciences. She also serves as a Senior Advisor at the Center for Educational Development and teaches college pedagogy. Her work integrates educational psychology, teacher training, and evidence-based practice.

Educationally, Ferguson holds a doctoral degree from the University of Oslo, where her research on epistemic perceptions and multiple text comprehension earned her HM the King's Gold Medal in 2015. Her expertise includes strategic source assessment, critical thinking development, and educators' research into their own practices.

Her research focuses on teachers' epistemological beliefs, motivation in educational contexts, and the intersection of theory and practice in teacher training. Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight advancements in understanding teacher cognition, critical literacy interventions, and the application of machine learning in educational data analysis.

Ferguson has been recognized for her contributions, including the 2015 national award, and actively contributes to pedagogical innovation through institutional advisory roles. Her work emphasizes practical applications of research in classroom settings and systemic educational improvement.