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For the transition from linear to circular to succeed, the society of the future needs professionals who can not only master knowledge but also (co)create. Students benefit from a cross-disciplinary environment in which they can actively develop by working together across the boundaries of their own specialism towards the same goal.
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”
– Albert Einstein
Einstein was not only a brilliant scientist, but also a gifted teacher. Why? Because he knew how to engage students, by facilitating rather than teaching. It is not so much about imparting content, but about creating an (active) learning environment in which students can absorb that content. We should aim for engaged students who work not to meet the teacher's expectations, but to develop themselves.
This is why the professorship embraces Design-Based Education (DBE) as an educational concept. Students, lecturer-researchers and clients work together on current issues from practice, in workshops. This creates an inspiring environment that improves engagement and problem-solving skills.
