Kyunghee Choi|Hyunju Lee|Namsoo Shin|Sung Won Kim|Joseph Krajcik
Re?conceptualization of scientific literacy in South Korea for the 21st century
Ewha Womans University|Ewha Womans University|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Ewha Womans University|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
abstract context human life expands personal global new vision scientific literacy needed based synthesis literature findings online survey south korean us secondary science teachers developed framework scientific literacy south korea includes five dimensions content knowledge habits mind character values science human endeavor metacognition selfdirection framework validated international science educators although names dimensions sound familiar framework puts new perspective scientific literacy expanding refining dimension stressing integrated understanding big idea importance character values adding metacognition emphasizing global citizenship twentyfirst century citizens need integrated understanding big ideas science habits mind systematic thinking communications also need realize science human endeavor changes new evidence uncovered however aspects scientific literacy provide partial picture scientific literacy also emphasize character values lead learners make appropriate choices decisions ensure sustainable planet provide people basic human rights individuals also need develop metacognitive skills order interpret new complex scientific information know need additional information although framework developed primarily south korea new vision scientific literacy applicable k12 potential spur development new standards curriculum materials instructional practices professional development assessments dialog across nations 2011 wiley periodicals inc inc j res sci teach 48 670697 2011