LESSON 3:SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines is making every effort to improve the state of science education for a number of
reasons, including the fact that science will greatly benefit our nation and that improving science
education is essential to improving our educational system and will also increase the number of
STEM graduates to address the urgent industrial and agricultural needs that will strengthen the
economy.
Following that, scientific education helps pupils appreciate and comprehend the sciences.
Understanding science also entails employing science literacy as well as learning and using
science process skills.
John Dewey emphasized the need of using natural settings to teach pupils as he delves more
into the conversation surrounding science education. According to Marx in 1994, one of the
most important academic subjects in the future would be science.

"Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education"

Students from kindergarten through senior high school are enrolled in basic education, where
they learn the fundamental principles of two subjects that are covered in their course offerings.
In order to learn a subject properly, we must proceed step by step. According to Chaille and
Britain, a fundamental science education aids children in learning crucial ideas and information
that are relevant to daily life, as well as vital abilities like problem-solving, critical thinking, and
life skills that are necessary for navigating daily activities.And one benefit of science education
in basic education is attitude. Science education is not just about academics; it also contributes
to a positive outlook because once we learn the concepts, we are eager to learn more about
them. Our thirst for knowledge drives us to try new things and learn about creativity and
nature.If we say tertiary in enters as being a college students, as a requirements of being a
college student, it includes of the subjects we take is about general education program, it also
focuses on, and when it comes to tertiary education our knowledge as students is wide enough
unlike in basic education there are focus in fundamentals concept, in tertiary our understanding
in scientific ideas is improving and it is because of science education. To encourage more
students to enroll in science courses, the state offers grants.

"Science Schools in the Philippines"

The creation of science schools across the nation is one excellent program for science
education that is backed by the government. There are a few private schools for science
education as well as numerous government programs run by the Department of Education. The
following are some examples of science education in the Philippines:
With the goal of preparing its students for a career in science, the Philippine Science High
School System (PSHSS) is a service institute of the Department of Science and Technology for
gifted students in the Philippines. It provides free scholarships for secondary courses with a
focus on subjects related to the sciences ( Republic Act No. 3661).
'Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project'

This project aims to produce scientifically literate students who choose to attend special science
high schools. It is designed for gifted children in public elementary schools and aims to create
young people who are knowledgeable, skilled, and moral when it comes to science and
technology. Its objective is to:

- Offering a learning environment to science-inclined kids through a specialized curriculum

that takes into account their numerous intelligence.
- promote the development of lifelong learning skills
- Promote the pupils' overall growth.

'Quezon City regional science high school'

On September 17, 1967, the college welcomed its first students. Its former name was Quezon
City scientific high school. It was transformed into a regional science high school for the national
capital region in 1999. The institution was conceived as a special science school for students
who were gifted in science and mathematics.The curriculum gives science and technology a lot
of attention. Along with the necessary technical courses, the school continues to offer the basic
education courses that the DepEd mandates. The school aspires to offer a setting where
exceptional scientific students can cultivate their creative and inquisitive spirits. The local
government, teachers, and parents all provide the school a lot of support.The Manila Science
High School was founded as the Manila Science High School on October 1, 1963. (MSHS).
It was the country's first high school for science. Science and mathematics are given higher
weight in the structure and curriculum. The goal is to create scientists who have souls.The
Manila Science High School Admission Test (MSAT), which measures students' proficiency in
English as well as their aptitude in science, mathematics, and problem-solving, is given by the
school.The curriculum includes electives in the humanities, and students are encouraged to
take part in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Central Visayan Institute Foundation,is the home of the Dynamic Learning Program, a synthesis
of traditional and contemporary pedagogical theories adapted to promote the highest level of
learning, creativity, and productivity. It is also a Smart-backed teaching methodology that
encourages independent student learning to improve academic performance, particularly in
Science, Innovative Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.This is significant for the
country's advancement of science and technology. The growth of people in science, which is at
the core of science, technology, and society, is the subject of science education.I draw the
conclusion that everyone needs some basic scientific understanding in the present environment.
This committee believes that science should be an essential component of elementary
education, just as language arts and mathematics are. Science education is crucial for the
following reasons:
Science is a vital component of human culture and one of the apex of human reasoning
ability.
It offers a setting of everyday experience where students can practice their language,
reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
A democracy requires that its citizens make decisions on a personal and collective level about
matters in which scientific knowledge is vital, and as a result, they must have both a working
knowledge of science and a grasp of scientific process.
Some pupils will make it their lifetime career or pastime.
For its economic competitiveness and basic requirements, the country depends on the
technological and scientific skills of its people.