Kari Bachmann

Kari Bachmann is an Associate Professor in Management in Health- and Social Services at Molde University College, Faculty of Business Administration and Social Sciences. She has a long-standing research career focused on curriculum implementation, educational inclusion, bullying prevention, and social services in schools and municipalities. Her work spans both academic journals and applied research reports, often in collaboration with institutions like Møreforsking AS.

Her research interests include educational management, curriculum studies, inclusion, vulnerable youth, and school leadership. She has contributed extensively to understanding how curricula are communicated and implemented in practice, particularly in the Norwegian context. Her recent publications explore relative age effects in education, self-efficacy development, and inclusion in sports and educational settings.

The trends in her recent articles indicate a strong focus on equity in education, implementation of social and educational policies, and the lived experiences of students and educators. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical application in schools and public services.

She has collaborated with researchers such as Guri Skrove, Tonje Hungnes, Kirsten Sivesind, and Gøril Groven across numerous publications. While no formal awards are listed, her sustained scholarly output and leadership in research projects reflect significant academic contribution.

Kari Bachmann advises on research projects and contributes to public policy discussions through applied research. She has led and participated in multiple studies evaluating educational interventions and municipal service implementations. She is involved in research groups focused on children, youth, and social collaboration.

She is part of active research teams working on inclusion in sports, preventive work in schools, and coordination of health and social services. Her recent projects include studies on economic exclusion in football, refugee inclusion, and support for students with Asperger’s syndrome in the workforce.