Karin Grinner

Prof. Dr. Karin Grinner is a University Professor at the Upper Austria University of Teacher Education (PH OÖ), specializing in General Pedagogy and School Development. She leads curricular initiatives and teaches educational foundations for primary and secondary schools, focusing on methodology, reflective teaching practices, and professional competence development. Her work emphasizes curriculum design, leadership in educational institutions, and school quality research.

Education:

• Doctorate in Pedagogy and Educational Psychology (JKU Linz, 2007)
• Magister in Social and Economic Sciences (JKU Linz, 1995)
• Teaching Certification in Economics & Business Education (Federal Pedagogical Academy, 1990)

Research & Projects:

• Curriculum development for teacher education programs
• Leadership of the Master’s program in 'Teaching and Learning-Effective Professional Development'
• Member of validation commissions for teacher training programs
• Head of the Curriculum Commission for Secondary General Education (2021–2024)
• School quality research, including the 'School Portrait' methodology

Publications: Focus on educational governance, teacher training, and systemic school development. Recent work includes contributions to Policy Futures in Education and the Handbook of Moral Motivation.

Grants & Networks: Collaborations with Austrian ministries, universities (e.g., University of Klagenfurt, Salzburg), and international projects like the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership.