How surveys like PISA work & how to use them for global learning

Monday September 29 2014

In 2018, for the first time, the OCED ‘PISA’ international comparisons of students will measure ‘global competences’. Think Global's lunchtime talk on 6th November is, Assessing students’ skills – the relevance for global learning by Bethan Burge, Research Director, Centre for International Comparisons, National Foundation for Educational Research. 

Global skills are essential for work and life in the 21st century. In an ever-globalising world, young people need the ability to communicate and work with people from different backgrounds and cultures. They will need to think critically about global issues and be able to articulate their views. To succeed in work, and as global citizens, they’ll need to feel comfortable with conflict and difference. 

Think Global is hosting a Lunchtime Presentation, by Bethan Burge from the National Foundation for Educational Research. Bethan will be talking about:

* How international surveys like PISA work – and how we can make the most of them to learn about global skills in the UK and worldwide.

* NFER’s research work into improving employability skills among the future workforce.

* NFER’s research into global citizenship skills.

The Lunchtime Presentation is open to all Think Global’s members, partners and friends and lunch will be provided.

Time: 1-2pm

Date: Thursday 6th November 2014

Place: Rooms A & B, CAN Mezzanine, 32 - 36 Loman Street, Southwark, London SE1 0EH

Please note: places are limited, so book early.: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assessing-students-skills-the-relevance-for-global-learning-1-2pm-followed-by-agm-2-4pm-registration-13045703049.

You will also be welcome to stay for Think Global’s AGM, from 2-3pm, which will be a chance to find out more about the organisation.