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Sessions

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This event is in person and participation is by invitation only.
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Opening session

Stefaan Hermans

European CommissionDirector of Policy Strategy and Evaluation in the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture

Zrinka Mužinić Bikić

Ministry of Science, Education and Youth, CroatiaState Secretary

Andreas Schleicher

OECDDirector, Directorate for Education and Skills

Representative of the Swiss Federal Administration on the PISA Governing Board, Chair of the Analysis and Dissemination Group

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Session 1.1: The role of PISA in the monitoring of education system outcomes

This session explores the role of PISA evidence in monitoring the performance of education systems. Two examples will be discussed. First, Margo Schel and Sybren Spit from the Ministry of...

Kwok-Cheung Cheung

Macau, ChinaPISA Analysis and Dissemination Group member

Christine Choi Yuk-lin

Hong Kong, ChinaSecretary for Education

Najat Ouakrim-Soivio

Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, FinlandAssociate Professor

Juhani Rautopuro

Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, FinlandResearch Director, Research professor emeritus

Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, NetherlandsResearch coordinator

Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, NetherlandsSenior Advisor

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Session 1.2: Mobilizing PISA evidence in national and sub-national level research

This session explores how PISA evidence is utilized in research at both national and sub-national level to look at education issues of relevant for a specific education context. Jennifer Diedrich...

Kwok-Cheung Cheung

Macau, ChinaPISA Analysis and Dissemination Group member

Francesca Crotta

Competence Centre for Innovation and Research on Education Systems (CIRSE), University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern SwitzerlandResearcher

Jennifer Diedrich

Centre of International Student Assessment, Technical University of Munich, GermanyDeputy lead

Miriam Salvisberg

Competence Centre for Innovation and Research on Education Systems (CIRSE), University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern SwitzerlandResearcher

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Session 1.3: Mobilizing PISA analysis and research in policymaking

This session will highlight four examples of mobilizing PISA evidence in education policymaking processes. João Marôco ISPA, will present how PISA evidence has been used in educational reforms in...

General Education Department, Ministry of Education and Research, EstoniaAdviser

William James Center for Research, ISPA - Instituto Universitário, Universitário, PortugalResearcher

Miha Matjašič

Faculty of Education, University of LjubljanaTeaching Assistant

Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of LatviaDeputy State Secretary

Faculty of Education University Ljubljana, SloveniaProfessor

Faculty of Education University Ljubljana, SloveniaResearcher

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Session 1.4: Mobilizing PISA evidence to understand the impact of COVID-19 on learning

In this session, Tomazs Gajderowicz, Educational Research Institute, will share the findings of new research based on PISA 2022 data on the impact of COVID-19 on student learning.

Tomasz Gajderowicz

Educational Research Institute, PolandDeputy Director for Research

Anabela Serrão

Member of the board of directors of the Educational Assessment Institute (IAVE, I.P.), PortugalMember of the PISA Analysis and Dissemination Group

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9:20 AM11:05 AM

Session 2: Improving teaching and learning practices

The session discusses specific examples of use of PISA evidence to improve teaching and learning practices in the classroom. Ingi Heinesen Højsted from University of the Faroe Islands will present...

Research Institute on Mathematics Teaching, Université de la Méditerranée, FranceAssociate Researcher at IREM UNIMED

Raphaël Couturier

Université de Franche-Comté, CNRS, FranceProfessor

Ingi Heinesen Højsted

University of the Faroe IslandsAssociate Professor in Mathematics Education

OECDSenior Analyst

Rosa Jimeno Guembe

SpainCoordinator of the Government of Navarre's Plan for the Improvement of Reading Competence,

Zbigniew Karpiński

Joint Research Centre, European Commission, BelgiumResearcher

José M. Santa Olalla Tovar

Ministry of Education of Castilla y Leon, SpainAdvisor

Gabriel Rubio Navarro

University of Navarra, SpainSecondary Teacher and Professor

Anabela Serrão

Member of the board of directors of the Educational Assessment Institute (IAVE, I.P.), PortugalMember of the PISA Analysis and Dissemination Group

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11:15 AM12:30 PM

Parallel session 3A.1: Targeted policies to improve equity in education

This session discusses the contribution of PISA in informing the policy debates on target policies to improve equity. Emilie Franck, Leuven University will present research on the effectiveness of...

HIVA, Leuven University, Belgium

Lorraine Gilleece

Educational Research Centre, IrelandResearch Fellow

Weerachart T. Kilenthong

Research Institute for Policy Evaluation and Design (RIPED) at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), ThailandDirector

Idesbald Nicaise

HIVA, Leuven University, Belgium

Kraiyos Patrawart

Equity in Education Fund, ThailandManaging Director

Anabela Serrão

Member of the board of directors of the Educational Assessment Institute (IAVE, I.P.), PortugalMember of the PISA Analysis and Dissemination Group

11:15 AM12:30 PM

Parallel session 3B.1: Improving learning through the intended and implemented curriculum

This session presents examples of how PISA evidence has contributed to curriculum reviews and reforms. Marina Shapira, University of Stirling, reviews the implementation of Scotland’s Curriculum...

Advisor to Studies and Knowledge Management Division Head of Chilean Education Quality Agency, PISA Governing Board Representative, Chile

Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stirling, Scotland, United KingdomResearcher

Urška Štremfel

Educational Research Institute, SloveniaScientific Associate

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Parallel session 3A.2: Segregation, progression and inequity

The session discusses various examples of research and analysis that mobilized PISA evidence to explore the mechanisms of segregation in school systems. Victor Volman and Ignacio Ibarzábal from...

National Examination Centre, SloveniaResearcher

Ignacio Ibarzábal

Argentinos por la Educación, ArgentinaExecutive Director

Employment and Social Development CanadaManager, Strategic and Service Policy Branch

Ministry of Education, SloveniaSenior Officer, PISA Governing Board Representative

Observatory's Director, Argentinos por la Educación, ArgentinaEconomist

Parallel session 3B.2: International benchmarking and trends to inform policy

The session presents examples of research and analysis that mobilized PISA international benchmarks and trend data to shed light on specific policies. Xiaofang Wang from Murdoch University will...

Oslo Metropolitan University, NorwayResearch Professor

Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, FinlandProject researcher

Márton Medgyesi

TÁRKI Social Research Institute, HungarySenior Researcher

Hjalte Meilvang

Senior Consultant, National Agency for Education and Quality, PISA Governing Board Representative, Denmark

Oslo Metropolitan University, NorwayAssociate Professor

Maria Symeonaki

Panteion University of Social Sciences, GreeceAssociate Professor

Xiaofang (Sarah) Wang

Murdoch University, AustraliaAssociate Lecturer

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Session 4: Using PISA evidence to improve school level practices

Speakers will discuss examples of use of PISA evidence at the school level to improve school level practices. Kit-Tai Hau from the Chinese University of Hong Kong will present how PISA evidence as...

Shaikha Alzaabi

Ministry of Education, United Arab EmiratesInternational Assessment Section Manager

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ChinaProfessor

Angeles University Foundation Integrated School, PhilippinesSchool Principal

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Closing session

OECDSenior Analyst

Staša Skenžić

Ministry of Science, Education and Youth CroatiaHead Of Sector for the European Affairs and International cooperation

Representative of the Swiss Federal Administration on the PISA Governing Board, Chair of the Analysis and Dissemination Group