Lesson 3: Science Education in the Philippines OBJECTIVES: ► Discuss the concept of Science education ► Identify science schools established to promote science education in the Philippines
The Concept of Science Education
► It focuses on teaching, learning and understanding science ► It involves developing ways on how to effectively teach science ► Dewey (2001) stressed the importance of utilizing natural environment to teach students. Accordingly, nature must indeed furnish its physical stimuli to provide wealth of meaning through social activities and thinking ► Marx (1994) opines that science is going to be one of the most important school subjects in the future. ► Knight (1986) describe as the age of science and develop a citizenry that will meet the goals of science in the society ► (Tilghman, 2005) Developing a science culture is therefore an immense responsibility of schools
Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education
Basic education ► Helps students the important concepts and facts that are related to everyday life. ► Many authors cite that it includes important skills such as process skills, critical thinking skills, and life skills that are needed in coping up with daily life activities ► (Charlie & Britain, 2002) it develops positive attitude such as: love of knowledge, passion for innovating things, curiosity and study about the future Tertiary Education ► Deals with developing students’ understanding and appreciation of science ideas and scientific works ► This is through offering science courses in General Education Curriculum ► It also focuses on the preparation of science teachers, scientists, engineers and other professionals in various science- related fields such as engineering, agriculture, medicine and health sciences
Science Schools in the Philippines
► An outstanding program for science education supported by the government is the establishment of science schools in various parts of the country Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) ► DOST offers a scholarship basis for secondary course with special emphasis on subjects pertaining to science, with the end view of preparing students for science carrier (RA No. 3661) ► PHSS students continued to be the beacon of excellence, courage and hope of the country
Special Science Elementary School Projects
► SSES projects is pursuant to DepED Order No. 73 s. 20088 and DepED Order No. 51 s. 2010 ► It identifies schools participated as science elementary schools in the country ► There are more than 60 schools and implemented for decade already
The Mission of SSES
► Provide a learning environment to science- inclined children through a special curriculum that recognizes the multiple intelligence of the learners ► Promote the development of lifelong learning skills; and ► Foster the holistic development of the learners
Examples of Science High School in the Philippines
Quezon City Regional Science High School ► Established on September 17, 1967 ► It was a regular high school, but became a science high school in 1999. ► The curriculum’s focus is on science and technology ► This is an avenue for providing maximum opportunities for science- gifted students to develop spirit of inquiry and creativity Manila Science High School ► Established in October 1, 1963 ► First science high school in the Philippines ► The curriculum puts emphasis on mathematics and science ► It aims to produce scientists with souls Central Visayas Institute Foundation ► Home and pioneer of the prominent school- based innovation known as the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP) ► DLP is a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity and productivity ► It takes pride in the Research Center for Theoretical Physics established in 1992 Reference: Science, Technology and Society By: Serafica et al., pp. 35- 41