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Journal of Beijing Normal University(Social Sciences) ›› 2019, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (2): 52-58.

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Connotation and Structure of Scientific Literacy in the Framework of Core Competency

WANG Quanquan,WEI Ming,LIU Xia   

  1. Institute of Developmental Psychology,BNU,Beijing 100875,China
  • Online:2019-03-25 Published:2019-03-25

Abstract: Scientific Literacy is a key part of core competency for individual development.Based on the framework of core competency of students in China,the paper aims to reveal the complicate connotation and structures of scientific literacy by focusing on the historical views as well as the international comparison and analysis.We conclude that scientific literacy is a comprehensive concept with holistic,developmental situational and dynamic features.Moreover,rational thinking,critical capability and scientific inquiry are its key components.Scientific educational reform in future should start from the connotation and structure of the scientific literacy.Special attention should be paid to the cultivation of critical thinking and education mode of scientific inquiry.Chinese scientific literacy assessing mechanism should also be improved to fit into the current situation and cultural features of China.

Key words: core competency, scientific literacy, rational thinking, critical capability, scientific inquiry

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