Limassol Cyprus, 15-16 November 2012

The conference brought together researchers who have worked on secondary analyses of international surveys on skills and competences, to present key results and findings in areas pertinent for policy-making. The aim of the conference was to develop the knowledge about results from large scale international assessments such as PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment), TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study), ICCS (The International Civic and Citizenship Education Study) and ESLC (European Survey on Language Competences). The conference also pointed to EU relevant areas where there is a need and prospect for further data development and/or areas for secondary analyses in the next years.
Further details are available at http://improving-skills.teamwork.fr/

Participation of CRELL staff in the conference:

• Presentation given by Luisa Borges Araujo on “The ESLC Survey: School-internal and External Factors in Language Learning”
• Presentation given by Maria Magdalena Isac “The Contribution of Schooling to Secondary-School Students' Citizenship Outcomes Across Countries”   
• Reporting for the workshops during the plenary session by CRELL staff 
• Chairing of workshop 6 on effectiveness of educational policies by Anke Weber (in absence of Andrea Saltelli)

Conference Report: Improving Skills: Evidence from Secondary Analysis of International Surveys - avaliable here