A. McConney|Mary Oliver|Amanda Woods?McConney|Renato Schibeci|Dorit Maor
Inquiry, Engagement, and Literacy in Science: A Retrospective, Cross?National Analysis Using PISA 2006
Murdoch University|University of Nottingham|Murdoch University|Murdoch University|Murdoch University
abstract study examine patterns students literacy engagement science associated different levels inquiryoriented learning reported students australia canada new zealand achieve analyzed data organisation economic cooperation developments 2006 programme international student assessment science focus consistently findings show science students report experiencing low levels inquiryoriented learning activities found aboveaverage levels science literacy belowaverage levels interest science belowaverage levels six variables reflect students engagement science findings show corollary also true across three countries students report high levels inquiryoriented learning activities science observed belowaverage levels science literacy aboveaverage levels interest learning science aboveaverage engagement science findings appear run counter science education orthodoxy students experience inquiryoriented teaching learning likely stronger science literacy well positive affect toward science discuss implications findings science educators researchers