INVALSI: Evaluation and Research in Education

Description

Session 3

International large-scale assessments (ILSAs) methods and results

Scientific coordinators of the session: Maria Magdalena Isac (University of Bath, KU Leuven), Andres Sandoval Hernandez (University of Bath)

INVALSI collects Italian data for International Large-Scale Assessments (ILSAs) such as the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). These assessments are crucial tools for informing educational research and shaping international policy landscapes. As representative studies of student populations at the level of educational systems, ILSAs generate information that enables comparisons of cognitive and non-cognitive learning outcomes, as well as educational practices, across various educational systems. In this session, we invite empirical and conceptual research contributions that offer rigorous analysis, critique, and development of ILSA methods and results, alongside a reflection on their implications for education policy. A focus on non-cognitive outcomes of learning and underexplored educational goals, such as citizenship competencies and competencies in education for sustainable development, is particularly desirable. We also strongly encourage reflections on Italian data and results in comparison to other educational systems.

Period	4 Nov 2026 → 6 Nov 2026
Event type	Conference
Location	Lecco, ItalyShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International