Heike Blümer

Prof. Dr. Heike Blümer is a Faculty Member at the University of Kassel in the Department 10 - Technology and its Didactics. Her work focuses on integrating technology into general education, particularly for primary school settings.

• University: University of Kassel
• Department: Technology and its Didactics

Her research interests include:

• Science and technology education for children
• Curriculum development in elementary technical education
• Interdisciplinary approaches combining natural sciences with technical aspects
• Hands-on learning workshops (wood, metal, and ceramics)
• Energy concepts and sustainability in basic education
• Historical technology in modern classrooms

Key publication trends show her focus on:

• Teaching methods for technical education in primary schools
• Application of new media in science literacy
• Everyday object dissection (e.g., ballpoint pens, sewing machines)
• Hydropower and renewable energy education
• Repair culture and sustainability
• Textile and clothing technology as educational tools

She coordinates study workshops including:

• The wood workshop
• The metal workshop
• The ceramics workshop
• Learning workshop and reading room

Current teaching activities cover:

• Children Discover Technology courses
• Introduction to Technology
• Subject-specific working methods in natural sciences
• Technical Internships
• Energy forms and effects