Professor Carol Campbell

  • Professor of Education (Professional Learning & Leadership)
  • Visiting Professor (School of Education)

Biography

Dr. Carol Campbell is a Professor of Education at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. She is also a Visiting Professor of Leadership and Educational Change at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales, UK and a Professor (status only appointment) at the University of Toronto, Canada. Her work concerns: large-scale educational change and school improvement; the work of the education profession, leadership development and professional learning; and the use of evidence to inform policy and practice. Currently, Carol is leading an international research study for Education International concerning Teacher-led Learning Circles for teachers’ use of formative assessment in seven countries. Carol is also a member of the International Council of Education Advisors for the Scottish Government’s First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. She served as an independent co-facilitator (with Professor Alma Harris) for the National Discussion on the future vision for education in Scotland – the largest public engagement on Scottish education ever conducted. Previously, Carol was elected twice to serve on the ICSEI Board. In 2020, Carol received the Canadian Teachers’ Federation Public Education Advocacy award for dedicated, long-standing service, as well as major contributions to benefit education. She is active on Twitter @CarolCampbell4