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This document summarizes a study on science and scientific literacy as an educational challenge. It proposes a framework definition of scientific literacy and overviews the current level of scientific literacy among the EU population. It identifies effective education policy approaches to support scientific literacy and provides recommendations to the Committee on Culture and Education. The study examines the concept of scientific literacy, the role of scientific literacy in the 'misinformation age', levels of scientific literacy in Europe, and educational policies and practices to foster scientific literacy. Recommendations include addressing science education comprehensively, developing assessment tools, promoting fact-checking and critical thinking, and encouraging innovative teaching practices.

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This document summarizes a study on science and scientific literacy as an educational challenge. It proposes a framework definition of scientific literacy and overviews the current level of scientific literacy among the EU population. It identifies effective education policy approaches to support scientific literacy and provides recommendations to the Committee on Culture and Education. The study examines the concept of scientific literacy, the role of scientific literacy in the 'misinformation age', levels of scientific literacy in Europe, and educational policies and practices to foster scientific literacy. Recommendations include addressing science education comprehensively, developing assessment tools, promoting fact-checking and critical thinking, and encouraging innovative teaching practices.

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Science and scientific literacy

as an educational challenge
Study

Dalibor Sternadel
PPMI

04/02/2019 Presentation for the Committee on Culture and Education 1


Objectives of the study
Context
 Spread of misinformation: importance of scientific literacy in the public
debate on science-related issues (e.g. health, energy, climate)

Objectives
 Propose a framework definition of scientific literacy
 Overview the level of scientific literacy among EU population
 Identify effective education policy approaches to support scientific
literacy
 Provide recommendations to the CULT Committee

04/02/2019 Presentation for the Committee on Culture and Education 2


The concept of scientific literacy
Challenges
 Multiple definitions and ‘visions’ of scientific literacy in terms of
knowledge, competences, attitudes
Findings
 Importance of a broader framework for scientific literacy: considering
fundamental literacy, scientific knowledge and competences, contextual
understanding, critical thinking and civic engagement
 Relevance of scientific literacy in relation to media literacy, active
citizenship, global competence
Recommendations
 Address science and scientific literacy in a comprehensive way, taking
into account various contexts, broader competences
 Develop guidelines to support the implementation of the European
Framework of Key Competences
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The role of scientific literacy in the
‘misinformation age’
Challenges
 Potential consequences of science-related misinformation on the
general public (e.g. public health)
Findings
 Role of cognitive, social and technological biases: confirmation bias,
false consensus, echo chambers, algorithms
 Impact of disinformation campaigns on scientific debates: examples
of the ‘debate’ on vaccines and climate change
Recommendations
 Complement fact-checking initiatives with ‘inoculation’ approaches
 Promote research on impact of misinformation and effectiveness of
counter-measures

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Scientific literacy in Europe
Challenges
 Limits to the comprehensive assessment of scientific literacy
Findings
 PISA 2015 shows differences in achievement in science across the
EU and low engagement in science-related activities
 Eurobarometer data show generally positive view on science- and
technology-related issues in Europe
Recommendations
 Use funding programmes to develop assessment instruments to
better measure scientific literacy and update the PISA framework
 Use Eurobarometer to identify and analyse factors that shape
scientific thinking

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Educational policies and practices to
foster scientific literacy
Challenges
 Promote a comprehensive approach to scientific literacy at EU level
Findings
 Gap observed in several EU countries between the aims of science
education and the expected learning outcomes
 Contrasting results about the effectiveness of various science teaching
practices on students’ achievement
 Non-formal and informal learning environments can promote scientific
literacy by raising the interest of the general public in science
Recommendations
 Encourage Erasmus+ projects aimed at the design, piloting and
exchange of innovative teaching practices for scientific literacy
 Provide professional development opportunities for the promotion of
innovative science teaching practices
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