Problems of Science Literacy Education of Japan indicated by PISA2006

Grduate School of Natural Sciences

59th Functional Science Seminar "Problems of Science Ltteracy Education of Japan indicated by PISA2006"

Mr. Yasushi Ogura
Curriculum Research Center
National Institute for Educational Policy Research

Date: 17th January 2008 (Thu)
Time: 12:50 - 13:40
Place: NS-N332

Abstract:

The results of OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) conducted in 2006 were released on December 4, 2007. PISA assesses how well our youngsters at 15 years olds are prepared for challenges to real world issues by applying their knowledge and skills and compare the results across countries. PISA in 2006 focused on scientific literacy area and Mr. Ogura was one of key members in developing and analyzing this survey. The talk will address what scientific literacy is in PISA, how it was assessed, and explain he results including reflections on Japanese science literacy education.

* The talk is sponsored by ICU COE program
Contact: Prof. Akiko Horiuchi and Prof. Kazuo Kitahara
Department of Material Science
Ext. 3280
Email: horiuchi(at)icu.ac.jp