Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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Vocational Teachers as Facilitators in the School-to-Work Transition (School4Work)
We will develop knowledge that will enable vocational teachers to facilitate students’ transition from the school-based part of vocational education and training (VET) to apprenticeship.
Completed research projects
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Staying on Track – completion in vocational education and training
A longitudinal interview study following vocational students with low grades from lower secondary education through upper secondary vocational education and training (VET).
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Solberg, Stine
;
Schmid, Evi
(2026).
'We Go as Far as We Can Without Losing Sleep Over It': Self-Care Among Vocational Teachers in Schools in Disadvantaged Areas.
Harju-Luukkainen, Heidi Katarina; Maunula, Minna; Knudsmoen, Hege; Faldet, Ann-Cathrin (Ed.).
A Nordic Perspective on Teacher Well-being in Educational Contexts. p. 32-46.
Routledge.
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003589938-4
Solberg, Stine
; Nyen, Torgeir; Breines, Markus Roos
(2026).
Bedrifters vurderinger ved ansettelse av lærlinger: en kvalitativ studie i tre yrkesfag.
Søkelys på arbeidslivet.
Vol. 42.
https://doi.org/10.18261/spa.43.2.1
Solberg, Stine
(2025).
A Guide to Recruiting Busy Participants in Qualitative Research: Twelve Tips That Will Enhance Your Chances of Success.
International Journal of Qualitative Methods (IJQM).
Vol. 24.
https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069251381017
Ødegård, Magnar; Pesonen, Henri Valtteri;
Solberg, Stine
(2025).
Identifying Strategies Teachers Apply to Establish Positive Relationships with Students.
Human Arenas.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42087-025-00514-w
Schmid, Evi
;
Solberg, Stine
(2025).
Hvordan bygge gode relasjoner til elever? Ti tips fra erfarne yrkesfaglærere.
Norsk pedagogisk tidsskrift.
Vol. 109.
https://doi.org/10.18261/npt.109.2.2
Ødegård, Magnar;
Solberg, Stine
(2024).
Identifying teachers’ reactive strategies towards disruptive behavior in classrooms.
Teaching and Teacher Education : An International Journal of Research and Studies.
Vol. 145.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2024.104627
Schmid, Evi
;
Solberg, Stine
(2024).
“With a twinkle in my eye”: vocational teachers’ relational work in schools in disadvantaged areas.
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2024.2434813
Solberg, Stine
;
Laundal, Øyvind
(2024).
A place to belong: student–adult relationship-building activities in a transitional school year program.
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00313831.2024.2317718
Solberg, Stine
;
Laundal, Øyvind
;
Garrels, Veerle
(2023).
Scoping Review of Positive Mental Health Research for Students in Vocational Education and Training.
International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training.
https://doi.org/10.13152/IJRVET.10.2.6
Laundal, Øyvind
;
Solberg, Stine
(2022).
Reengaging in their future: Students’ experiences of preparedness for education and training after attending a transitional school year.
Nordic Journal of Comparative and International Education (NJCIE).
Vol. 6.
https://doi.org/10.7577/njcie.4839
