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Nina Kilbrink is an Associate Professor in Educational Work at Karlstad University's Department of Educational Studies. She holds a PhD in Technology Education and Materials Engineering directed towards didactics, a Licentiate in Pedagogical Work, and a university degree in Upper Secondary School Teaching. She is a member of the Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education Research (SMEER) group. Her research focuses on Vocational Education, particularly in technical fields, emphasizing the integration of theory and practical skills. Key themes include narrative research, variation theory, learning studies, and transfer mechanisms in vocational training.
Her work explores how digital tools bridge educational and workplace settings, as seen in studies on welding and plumbing workshops. She has conducted extensive research on skill acquisition processes, teacher-student interactions, and curriculum design in technical education. Kilbrink's contributions include developing pedagogical frameworks for vocational teacher education and evaluating the effectiveness of digital boundary objects in connecting school and workplace learning environments.
Her recent publications analyze classroom dynamics in vocational settings, the role of reflective practices in teacher development, and the implementation of collaborative learning methodologies. She emphasizes the importance of practical demonstrations, critical aspect identification, and progressive skill development in technical training programs.
