TALENT DEVELOPMENT
A Case Study of Anne Frank
(Ages 11-13)
Explore themes such as human rights, prejudice, tolerance, hope and the power of spoken and written word with lasting impact.
CLOSED
3.5 hours
x 3 sessions
6 to 10 participants
On-campus
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM
July 7,8,9, 2025
Live-online
14:00 - 17:30 PM
July 16,17,18, 2025
Engage with profound concepts like human rights, prejudice, tolerance, and hope, fostering empathy and ethical awareness.
Develop skills in source analysis and historical thinking while reflecting on the impact of personal narratives in understanding history.
Learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas in technology and society with a human-centered approach.
About the Programme
Anne Frank’s influence on the world from a leadership perspective is profound, though indirect. Her legacy transcends traditional leadership models, offering instead a form of moral and inspirational leadership through her words, resilience, and enduring impact on humanity. Her timeless wisdom meets today's challenges. Through Anne's words and contemporary discussion, you will gain fresh perspectives on empathy, justice, and the power of storytelling. You will assess the reliability of Anne's diary as a historical source, her credibility as a writer, and learn from her global impact.
Session 1.1: Anne Frank and her diary
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Why is Anne Frank’s diary so accessible and timeless?
Session 1.2: The secret annexe and why?
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Enter the hiding place and what is most missed about the outside world
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Declaration of Human Rights and critical thinking: were the German people victims too?
Session 2.1: Life in the secret annexe
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Anne’s views of others in the annexe and make critical comparisons across texts
Session 2.2: A child’s perspective or war
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Debates and structure discussions about the issue between Anne and Fritz Pfeffer
Session 3.1: What happened after the diary stopped?
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The influence of Churchill’s speech and the perspective of another person in the secret annexe
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Reflection about the impact of Anne’s diary and the betrayal to the Frank family
Session 3.2: What can we learn from Anne Frank?
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Thinking and discussion “Our lives are all different and yet the same.”
Programme Structure
Meet the Team
Nicole Ip
Teacher and Facilitator
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BSc in Neuroscience, University of St. Andrews
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Li Po Chun United World Collage (IB)
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Chinese International School (MYP)
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Experienced facilitator in Women in Science
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Researcher on social media and youth vulnerability
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Study of interdisciplinary nature between Natural Sciences and Human Sciences
Dr. Mahir Taher
Learning Consultant
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PhD in Interdisciplinary Biomedical engineering, University of Warwick
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BEng in Biomedical Engineering, University of Warwick
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Experienced teacher in secondary, graduate, and post-graduate courses
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Well-travelled speaker at disseminating science
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Promoter for social mobility in science and research