Studies in the Faculty of Computer Science
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Collaborative Research on Differentiation
A Collaboration Between UNamur, Hénallux, and IFEC
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Since September 2022, Hénallux and UNamur have been collaborating with IFEC (Institut de Formation de l’Enseignement Catholique) with the goal of raising awareness and training secondary education professionals in differentiated instruction, as advocated in the Pact for Educational Excellence. To this end, various approaches have been designed and implemented: professional development days in schools, follow-up visits to schools that request them, training programs for teachers serving as differentiation liaisons, and training programs for CSA (support and guidance counselors).The agreement is coordinated by Sandrine Biémar (UNamur) and Alain Bultot (Hénallux), and the research team consists of Anne-Catherine Dessy (Hénallux), Anne Libert (UNamur), Virginie Meyer (UNamur), and Sylvie Van der Linden (Hénallux).
Background
This collaborative research is part of a broader project focused on differentiated instruction, which encompasses several tracks with different objectives and target audiences. These include, in particular, professional development programs in schools; training for lead teachers designed to equip them to facilitate the development of differentiated instruction practices in their schools; training for all IFEC CSA staff, as well as regular meetings with IFEC’s in-house trainers interested in this topic. Collaborative research is part of this ongoing effort, in which each track feeds into the others. It aims to anchor the discussion of differentiation in classroom practices through a mutual enrichment of theory and practice.
In practice
School Tours:
Teacher training and follow-up sessions lasting from one to several days
CSA Program:
A 4-day training session for all CSAs and the IFEC
Recommended itineraries:
4-day training program to form pairs of school liaisons, plus 1 day
Trainer Training Programs:
community of practice with in-house trainers; differentiation at IFEC
Collaborative Research Track:
Supporting teachers over the course of a school year in implementing differentiated instruction
The Objectives
Empower teachers by mobilizing and interpreting objective data collected in the field.Collaborative research is built through negotiation between participants and researchers. Therefore, each stage of the research is developed jointly to align as closely as possible with the concerns and challenges related to differentiated instruction that arise in each participant’s specific context.For example, the research question and sub-questions are co-formulated to best address the concerns and challenges in the field regarding the impact of a differentiated teaching approach on students’ motivation and autonomy.
Methodology
This research is inspired by the protocol developed by Schildkamp (2018, 2019) within the “Data TEAMS.” It aims to develop and promote teachers’ agency through decision-making based on data collection and the evaluation of classroom practices.The data generated by this research project will inform reference and training programs. In addition, data and outputs from this collaborative research will also be shared with colleagues and organizations representing various stakeholders (schools, CSA).
Want to participate?
We are looking for pairs of teachers from the same school, which will help facilitate the implementation of the process within each participating school.
The TopicDeveloping and adjusting differentiation strategies based on classroom data.ObjectivesUnderstanding and Taking ActionUnderstand, through the analysis of available classroom data and the exchange of practices among professionals, the effects of a differentiated teaching approach on students’ motivation and autonomy.To objectify one’s intuition in order to act effectively.Format7 sessions throughout the year at the Salle des Pros (7 Rue Godefroid—in downtown Namur)Why participate?To enrich research by drawing on real-world classroom practices.To enhance your teaching practices with the guidance of researcher-trainers.To meet other teachers who share your concerns.
Contacts
For more information, please feel free to contact the research teamAnne-Catherine Dessy: anne-catherine.dessy@henallux.be Virginie Meyer: virginie.meyer@unamur.beSylvie Van der Linden: sylvie.vanderlinden@henallux.be
Project Coordinator
Sandrine Biémar: sandrine.biemar@unamur.be
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Support for Academic Success in Classical and Modern Languages and Literature (Latin-French)
Preparatory Courses
Discover university-level education and life at UNamur while reviewing the essential subjects for your future program.To help you start your first year of studies on a solid foundation, the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters offers courses and exercises at the end of August that will allow you to: assess your proficiency in French, your ability to take notes, and your ability to summarize an oral presentation or a text; engage in activities specific to Latin and French languages and literatures; discover the demands of university life and the role of a student; become familiar with the methodological principles of your discipline; evaluate your choices regarding your academic focus.
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Do you have what it takes?
Test your knowledge and skills with the “Passports to the Bac.”Starting in the first year, the “Passports to the Bac” allow you to compare your knowledge and skills with your teachers’ expectations.Following these tests, the Faculty offers sessions and workshops to help you strengthen your:reading strategies;ability to analyze questions and formulate appropriate answers.This helps you fill in any gaps in your knowledge and sets you up for success.
Are your methods appropriate?
To succeed in your first year, you need effective strategies.Every Wednesday, two-hour study skills sessions are held to help you become familiar with university learning techniques:taking clear and comprehensive notes;summarizing and synthesizing course material;gaining a deep understanding of the material;developing your study tools;memorizing large amounts of information;manage your time during the semester and exam periods;organize your work;anticipate instructors’ expectations.In addition to these study skills sessions, your faculty’s Academic Support Unit organizes individual feedback sessions after your tests and exams. If you request it, you can also receive personalized support throughout the year.If you’re having trouble with your study methods in general, the Interfaculty Academic Support Unit also offers individual support. Throughout the year, an advisor is available to review your study methods and techniques and help you improve them.Finally, just before the first intensive study period, you can participate in a discussion and advice session with second- or third-year students under the supervision of the Academic Support Unit.
How can you improve your reading and writing skills?
Learn how to express yourself clearly in writing and deepen your understanding of texts.Your faculty’s Academic Support Unit helps you improve your skills in various areas:writing papers and exam answersreading and understanding university-level textsthrough language tests at the beginning of the year that assess spelling, vocabulary, and syntax;through workshop-style reinforcement sessions and online exercises;through guidance on some of your written assignments: annotated corrections, both individual and group;through the organization of mock exams (November tests);through individual follow-up (via email and in person);a reading test at the beginning of the year;through sessions focused on reading strategies;Special support is provided for students whose native language is not French.
What resources are available to you?
The central and departmental libraries, the computer lab, and the e-learning platform: invaluable resources.At the central library (“BUMP” for Bibliothèque Universitaire Moretus Plantin), you can access: catalogs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, literary works, databases, and more. Rarer or specialized journals and books can be obtained upon request.At the department library, located on the floor of your section, you have free access to most of the resources you need for your studies: journals, specialized grammars and dictionaries, overview collections, scholarly studies, exemplary monographs, collections of edited or manuscript sources, and sometimes even microfilm readers.You’ll also benefit from practical advice from upperclassmen and even professors in the adjacent offices.And that’s not all! Thanks to the WebCampus e-learning platform, you can download the materials that instructors make available to you, access discussion forums with other students, and ask questions in real time...
How can you prepare for exams?
Study regularly, develop good study habits, and familiarize yourself with your teachers’ expectations and their testing styles.In the first year, formative assessments are held in early November in most subjects. Your exams are returned to you with corrections and comments, and the teachers then explain orally the expected answers to their questions.These tests do not factor into the grades that will be assigned at the end of the year. They are solely a learning tool that gives you an idea of the teachers’ expectations and allows you to assess the effectiveness of your work.
Exam Administration
January, June, and, if necessary, August… three sessions to demonstrate your mastery of the material.In January, you take exams on the material covered in the first quadrimester. If you fail, you can retake the exam in June and/or August. That means you have three chances to pass, but only during your first year of the bachelor’s program. Starting in the second year, any exam failed during the January or June session is automatically rescheduled for the August session.Depending on the professors’ discretion, courses may be assessed through written or oral exams. The assessment procedures are explained during the first class and are detailed on the university’s website.Throughout your program, the knowledge and skills developed in technical courses are assessed on an almost continuous basis; this assessment relies primarily on quizzes and exercises completed during the year.You will complete your program by demonstrating, through your final project, your ability to conduct independent research and analysis.
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Inflation, artificial intelligence, cell phone rates, environmental taxes, poverty, inequality, fiscal adjustment, the economies of emerging countries…These topics are part of the news reported daily by the media. You have a general idea of what they mean, but you’d like to learn more. You want to understand this fundamental aspect of how our businesses and society function—and, more importantly, take action, offer advice, or even make decisions to help build a more prosperous society.
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Studies in the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters
Dive into the vast heritage of the productions of the human mind in search of meaning and value. Explore the past, perceive art across the centuries, decode ancient and modern languages, and take a fresh look at the captivating world of cinema.Through works, languages, documents and currents of thought, journey through the cultural, contextual and temporal diversity of humanity's great questions.Your curiosity is the only limit. Welcome to the Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities at UNamur!
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Research
The University of Namur is home to numerous research organizations. They bring together academics, scientists, administrative and technical staff, Belgians and foreigners,... All share the same passion for research.The University's research strategy is defined by the Board of Directors, with the guidance of the Research Council.
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Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine - non-resident student
Certain fields of study, known as "contingent studies," only allow a limited number of non-resident students to be admitted. The bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine is affected by this measure, as are the following programs:Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and rehabilitation (universities)Bachelor's degree in psychology and education, specializing in speech therapy (universities)Bachelor's degree in speech therapy (colleges)Bachelor's degree in physical therapy (colleges)Bachelor's degree in audiology (colleges)
Procedure
A decree thus regulates the number of non-resident students who are authorized to enroll in this program for the first time. The number of “non-resident” students is limited to 20% of the total number of students (residents and non-residents) who enrolled in this program for the first time the previous year, or 47 for the 2026–2027 academic year.Non-resident students are selected through a random drawing.For last year’s random drawing, the number of applications submitted by August 28, 2025, totaled 255.Please note that if you are a student of non-European Union nationality who is not treated as a Belgian national, you must also meet the following conditions:You must have obtained a high school diploma no more than three years ago (i.e., at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year for admission in 2026-2027).Have obtained a minimum average of 13/20 or 65% in your high school diploma.Provide proof of sufficient proficiency in French, either with the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF – Level B2), the DALF (Level C1-C2), or the DELF (minimum Level B2).Important notes:You may only submit one application for one of the limited-enrollment programs AND at only one university in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. Learn more. (Students who violate this provision will be excluded from the higher education institution to which they were admitted in one of the limited-enrollment programs.)Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.
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When submitting your registration application, you must gather all the required documents (listed in the "non-resident" form below), log in to the specific application submission platform, and create an account.Once your "non-resident" application has been uploaded to the application submission platform, you will receive a confirmation email containing a copy of the submitted application and the number assigned to it for the lottery.
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Submit your application on the specific platform for non-residents
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