The Centre of Expertise for Higher Education (ECHO) aims to develop and support activities aimed at improving and modernising teaching at the University of Antwerp and the university colleges in the Antwerp University Association (Dutch: Associatie Universiteit en Hogescholen Antwerpen, AUHA). In doing so, it wishes to make an essential contribution to the creation of an educational culture that provides a rich learning environment for students and an attractive working environment for teaching staff.
ECHO is active in two domains:
- Professionalisation of teaching staff
This is achieved by organising training courses, disseminating teaching tips and publishing educational publications.
- Conducting research in education
Essentials of Teaching
English-language offer for lecturers and assistants
Tip of the month: A manageable group of students
As a teacher, do you ever experience challenges in keeping students' attention? Are you sometimes unsure how best to deal with disruptive elements such as mutual chatter, laughter or other distractions? This teaching tip offers practical pointers and strategies to create a positive learning climate and minimise undesirable behaviour.