Trond Frigstad

Trond Frigstad serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pedagogy at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Faculty of Humanities, Sports and Educational Sciences, based at Campus Vestfold. His career uniquely bridges academic scholarship with extensive public sector leadership in child welfare, educational psychology, and municipal administration across Norwegian governmental institutions.

His research portfolio critically examines physical education frameworks, digital pedagogy in higher education, child protection systems, and institutional dynamics including school leadership, professional development, and teacher autonomy. Notably, he investigates the complex interfaces between educational institutions and law enforcement, reflecting his practical experience in public welfare systems. This multidisciplinary focus addresses urgent challenges in contemporary education through both theoretical and applied lenses.

Frigstad's teaching directly informs teacher education programs at USN, where he integrates firsthand knowledge from his management roles in municipalities, the State Administrator's office, and the County Governor of Buskerud. His approach emphasizes contextual understanding of schools as social institutions operating within broader welfare and regulatory frameworks, preparing educators for real-world complexities beyond classroom instruction.