The cultivation of scientific literacy is a globally recognized goal of science education,yet there is no consensus within the academic com-munity on its precise meaning.Due to a lack of empirical research,it remains unclear what an individual with scientific literacy looks like in everyday life.This study situates scientific literacy within the experiential perspectives of'public engagement with science'and'individual sense-making'.Through a bottom-up analysis of in-depth interviews with 15 university graduates,a classification model of'Chinese students'perspectives on science'is proposed.This model includes four categories:'potential scientists''practically concerned outsiders''science-appreciating outsiders'and'other smart kids.'Based on these findings,the study argues that scientific literacy should be inclusive and aimed at sustainable development,thereby addressing all students.Science education should focus on fostering students'understanding and appreciation of science,rather than merely emphasizing its practical utility.Addi-tionally,it calls for a rational assessment of the capabilities and limitations of school education in cultivating scientific literacy,advocating for long-term collaboration between schools and society.
关键词
科学素养/公众参与科学/科学教育目标/日常实践
Key words
scientific literacy/public engagement with science/goals of science education/everyday practice
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