Exploring Global Science Teaching Practices From the PISA Perspective

• In Event: AERA Poster Session 14
  In Poster Session: Trends and Issues in Science Education

Abstract

The exploration of teaching practices used in real science classrooms and the comparison of those across countries can inform future action regarding science teaching. A large-scale, nationally representative 2015 PISA data were used to analyze the patterns and variations of the teaching practices of six countries or regions employing a Rasch rating scale model. Students in Australia, Taipei, and Hong Kong are exposed to more teacher-directed instruction, whereas those in Macao, Korea, and the United States more often learn science through inquiry-based instruction. U.S. science teachers exhibit more diverse teaching practices than their counterparts. The findings of this study help build a comprehensive understanding of science teaching practices in different countries, and such understanding provides insights for future teaching strategies.

Authors

• Hye Sun You, University of Texas at Austin

• Hye Ryung Won, Florida State University