Interdisciplinary Model of Schooling: Exploring Ethical Culture in International Science Assessments

Información del proyecto

DISCOVERING

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 701911

DOI

10.3030/701911

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 7 Marzo 2016

Fecha de inicio 1 Septiembre 2016

Fecha de finalización 31 Agosto 2018

Financiado con arreglo a

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Coste total

€ 177 319,80

Aportación de la UE

€ 177 319,80

Coordinado por

BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY
Israel

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - DISCOVERING (Interdisciplinary Model of Schooling: Exploring Ethical Culture in International Science Assessments)

Período documentado: 2017-09-01 hasta 2018-08-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

The primary objective of this study, DISCOVERING was to explore the common ethical aspects in the TIMSS 2015 science assessments, by considering two main approaches: one concentrates on different ethical perceptions that are rooted in a country's culture and norms; and the other concentrates on globalization through similarities in moral attitudes and behavior across countries.

DISCOVERING has the potential to facilitate equity-oriented ethical policies in Europe by encouraging educators to consider a variety of ethical aspects. In turn, this could help narrow the gaps between students, promote social justice, and increase learning opportunities.

The specific aims were to:
(a) Examine the aspects of ethical school practices in TIMSS 2015 assessments, based on principals’, teachers’ and students’ reports.
(b) Investigate which factors – ethical, external, or internal – explain students' science achievements.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

DISCOVERING elicited different dimensions of school ethical practices based on principals’, teachers’, and students' TIMSS reports. These ethical practices include different dimensions. Some of them are shared among principals, teachers, and students.

We also learned that these ethical dimensions explain students' achievements.

Based on analyzing codes of ethics, we found six dimensions: ‘caring about students,’ ‘educators' professionalism,' ‘collegial relationships,’ ‘parental involvement,’ ‘community involvement’ and ‘respecting the law and regulations.’

The dimensions between the two sources of data were found to be similar, which may promote the justification of the project approach. These dimensions emphasize the main ethical challenges with which the educational system must deal.

Our findings lend support to a universal perspective, showing how common values, such as different dimensions of school ethical practices , affect student achievements. However, we also found some different perspectives in the different countries.

These different perceptions can be explained by the particular national context, which is tied to specific policies and politics of each country.


The exploitation and dissemination of the results of the research went beyond the original plan. The number of conferences, workshops, and lectures dedicated to dissemination of DISCOVERING results increased during the grant period.

We are now trying to promote a code of ethics for educators in Israel, as in other European countries.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

In future rounds of TIMSS, I propose measuring the ethical practices among principals, teachers, and students in the different countries. It is important to learn how these dimensions affect student achievement.

Reports on these relationships can lead educational leaders to promote ethical environments in schools. In addition, the findings may encourage European countries to develop or update code of ethics for educators.

International Conference: New pedagogies in the 21st century - for Higher Education Teachers

National conference in the School of Education: "At the forefront of research"

Picture taken during international conference at bar ilan university june 2018