redefining the classroom
Frieda Franke
Who are you and what project do you work on?
My name is Frieda Franke and I’m Business Developer. Currently, I lead the Redefining the Classroom project which is situated in the so-called HefHouse.
What does innovation mean to you?
Innovation is creating something different or new which increases the experience of the thing you are innovating.
What are three facts we wouldn’t know about you?
I’m quite competitive when it comes to playing physical games I think I’m good at. I have a motorbike driving license. I don’t get why people take a car when they can easily take the bike.
What is your favorite innovative or futuristic piece of media?
Netflix
What do you do outside of work?
I like being in nature and exercising. I run frequently in any kind of weather. I took up tennis two years ago. I do yoga. I go everywhere on my bike.
Where will education be in 5 years?
The future of education is community-oriented. I hope students in the future will be given opportunities to experience transdisciplinary and experiential learning while co-creating in groups on real-life issues.
What can we come to you for?
Connections, I like to create mutually beneficial relationships. I make the transition from plan to action, I get things done.
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Frieda Franke
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to the hefhouse!
Made possible by the Municipality of Rotterdam, HefHouse is set to become a hub of innovation and learning, as well as a hub for the youth. Located next to the iconic Hef bridge and within the Hefpark, HefHouse offers a space for the community of Rotterdam-Zuid to connect.
Within the HefHouse, the Municipality supported Stichting L.E.S. in setting up a youth hub. Both of these parties are also involved in the collaboration with educational institutions to encourage students to meet youth from the neighborhood and stimulate reciprocal learning.
Step into a world where learning happens through real experiences in real situations. Find out more about the HefHouse and let's redefine the future of education!
GOALS
To further develop HefHouse as a basecamp for educational programs to interact closely with the local community.
To create and facilitate activities where students and youth can interact and engage with each other and within the local community.
Achievements
We supported the Youth Hub, founded by Stichting L.E.S., in enabling and encouraging interaction between youth and students, e.g. the Trustmaking campaign, where students from the Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunde are paired with youth from the neighborhood. The connection creates an understanding with the students who will become future policy makers to consider the needs and wants of the residents.
We organised educational courses, Social Impact Minors, that focus on immersing in society and explicitly catering to the needs of the neighborhood. We work with local social organisations such as Stichting Stem Zonder Gezocht, Stichting Iedereen Aan Boord and Stichting Hefpark.
We launched an ongoing social and integration Buddy Programme, as part of the MDT-initiative between young status holders and university students in Rotterdam. A fruitful collaboration with Stichting Werkshop.
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