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The European Resource Centre for Alternatives in Higher Education
Jasmijn de Boo1, David Dewhurst, Jan van der Valk
1NCA, Department Animals & Society, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands. j.deboo@vet.uu.nl
Alternatives to Laboratory Animals : ATLA
|April 16, 2013
Summary
The European Resource Centre for Alternatives in Higher Education (EURCA) project offers innovative teaching methods and resources to reduce animal use in science education. It aims to enhance training for students and promote creative, effective alternatives.
Area of Science:
- * Higher education pedagogy
- * Science education innovation
- * Animal use reduction strategies
Background:
- * Increasing need for ethical and effective teaching methods in higher education.
- * Current reliance on animal use in some scientific training.
- * Desire to foster creativity and innovation in science education.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To establish a resource center for alternatives in higher education.
- * To reduce the number of animals used in teaching.
- * To enhance the quality of science student training.
Main Methods:
- * Creation of a resource center with electronic alternatives.
- * Development of a network of academic teachers using alternatives.
- * Establishment of an online database of reviewed alternatives.
- * Promotion of studies evaluating alternative methods.
Main Results:
- * A new project, the European Resource Centre for Alternatives in Higher Education (EURCA), has been established.
- * A network of teachers actively disseminating information on alternatives is being created.
- * An online database of "tried and tested" alternatives is under development.
- * Initiatives to promote evaluative studies on alternatives are underway.
Conclusions:
- * The EURCA project aims to significantly reduce animal use in higher education.
- * It seeks to foster innovation and improve science training through alternatives.
- * Collaboration and information sharing among educators are key to its success.
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