LESSON 3 - Science Education in the

Philippines

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is trying its best to improve the state of science

education in the country.

This lesson will discuss the concept of science education and will
identify some strategies to promote science education in the country. One of
the strategies is to establish science schools that will encourage students to
pursue their career in science and technology and to nurture their gifted
potentials in science.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

 discuss the concept of science education; and

 identify science schools established to promote science education in the
Philippines.

ACTIVITY

1. Small Group Activity.

Identify science and technology policies that could be adopted or

implemented in the Philippines.

Use recycled paper for this activity. (Max. of 10-12 pcs long-sized bond
paper)

Present your output in class.

Presentation is limited to 7-10 minutes.

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 ANALYSIS – Task Sheet (Individual)

1. What other government projects and programs are available for science
education in the Philippines?

2. Identify private and public schools with outstanding science education

programs.

3. Enumerate and discuss science-related issues and problems in the

country.

ABSTRACTION – Information Sheets on the following topics:

 Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education
 Science Schools in the Philippines
 Philippine Science High School System
 Special Science Elementary Schools Project

APPLICATION - Based from the Information Sheets on the different

topics in Lesson 3, answer the following:
1. In our city, name some schools with outstanding science
education programs and why do you consider them as such. Name at
least three.

REFLECTION – Compare and contrast science education in the private

and public schools in the country.
USE : One whole long-sized bond paper, Arial- 12.
DUE : After completion of this lesson.

ASSESSMENT

 1. Group Output- Adoptable Science and Technology Policies in the

Philippines
 2. Task Sheets Individual
 3. Application – Individual
 4. Reflection - Individual

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 RUBRICS FOR PROCESS/PERFORMANCE
BASED ASSESSMENT

A. GROUP OUTPUT- TIMELINE: MAJOR DISCOVERIES AND DEVELOPMENT IN SCIENCE

Criterion---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weight (%)

1. CREATIVENESS ------------------------------------------ 20

2. USE OF INDIGENOUS MATERIAL/ RESOURSEFULNESS------------ 20

3. CONTEXT -------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

4. PRESENTATION /DELIVERY----------------------------------------------- 30

TOTAL ------------------------------- 100 %

B. TASK SHEETS

1. CONTEXT-------------------------------------------------------------------- 60

2. PUNCTUALITY ON SUBMISSION ------------------------------------- 20

3. COMPLETENESS --------------------------------------------------------- 20

TOTAL -------------------------- 100 %

C. APPLICATION/REFLECTION

1. CONTEXT -------------------------------------------------------------- 40

2. CONCISEMENT ------------------------------------------------------ 20

3. NEATNESS -------------------------------------------------------- 20

4. TIME BOUND ------------------------------------------------------ 20

TOTAL ------------------------- 100 %

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 KEY TERMS
Science education, science-related issues and problems, science and technology policies

REFERENCES

• Government Documents: 1. NEDA. National Development Agenda; Regional Agenda

• Filipino Great Men and Women
 Great Filipino Inventions

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