40 人物專訪 • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 澳大新語 • 2025 UMAGAZINE 31 studies science or engineering, or pursues the arts, scientific literacy is essential. It is not just about learning foundational science knowledge; it is about adopting a data-driven mindset for making informed decisions.’ This belief about science education has deeply influenced Prof Liu’s educational journey. From his early career as a secondary school teacher, inspired by underprivileged students who transformed their lives through hard work, to his current role as a university professor reimagining science education, Prof Liu remains dedicated to challenging traditional teaching methods and reshaping educational practices. His mission is to elevate the role of science education, ensuring that more students can benefit from its lifelong benefits. enjoy considerable autonomy in their teaching.’ Surprisingly, despite this decentralised structure, Macao students consistently rank among the world’s top performers in math and science in PISA and TIMSS assessments. Moreover, the achievement gaps related to socioeconomic status are among the smallest globally, reflecting higher educational equity compared to other countries and regions. With these strong foundations, Macao has significant potential to strengthen STEM education. ‘Teachers should no longer view themselves only as subject-specific instructors but should instead reimagine their roles as STEM educators who can break down subject boundaries,’ Prof Liu explains. ‘The University of Macau offers both pre-service and in-service training in science education, and many of the teachers and administrators in Macao’s schools are UM graduates. In line with social development, our training programmes emphasise interdisciplinary concepts and actively promote STEM education. Moreover, our centre works closely with schools. It uses their student assessment data to develop customised improvement plans. This collaboration approach sets Macao apart from other regions and, in my opinion, will help Macao’s schools reach their full educational potential.’ Enhancing Scientific Literacy Worldwide Prof Liu emphasises, ‘Many people think that the purpose of science education is to cultivate professional scientists and drive technological progress. However, I believe that the ultimate goal of science education is to develop scientific literacy in every individual. Whether someone attends university, 柳秀峰教授於澳大「科技素養國際研討會」上分享 Prof Liu speaks at the International Symposium on STEM Literacy held at UM 柳秀峰是澳門大學教育學院講座教授、教育測驗與評核研究中心主任，加拿大聖弗朗西斯．格扎維埃大學和愛德華王子島大學終身教授，美國紐約 州立大學布法羅分校科學教育傑出教授，中國基礎教育質量監測協同創新中心主任顧問，美國科學促進會（AAAS）會士。其以概念學習與轉變、技術 與學科教育的整合以及教育測量與評價等研究著稱，在國際知名期刊發表論文近百篇，現擔任《科學教學研究》雜誌副主編、《學科與跨學科科學教 育研究》雜誌聯合主編。 Liu Xiufeng is a chair professor in the Faculty of Education and director of the Educational Testing and Assessment Research Centre at the University of Macau. Prior to joining UM, he was a tenured faculty member at St. Francis Xavier University and the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada; and a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Science Education in the Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. In addition, Prof Liu serves as a chief consultant to the Collaborative Innovation Center of Assessment for Basic Education Quality in China, and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Prof Liu is internationally recognised for his contributions to science education, particularly in the areas of conceptual learning and change, the integration of technology and disciplinary education, as well as educational measurement and evaluation. He has published extensively, with nearly 100 articles appearing in leading international journals. Currently, Prof Liu serves as an associate editor of Journal of Research in Science Teaching and a co‑editor‑in‑chief of Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Science Education Research.
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