SCIENCE EDUCATION

IN THE PHILIPPINES
GEC 007 SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

DANIEL CARLO T. AMANTE

BPA-EC1A
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 potentials in science.
 SCIENCE EDUCATION
Science education focuses on
teaching, learning and understanding
science. Teaching science involves
developing ways on how to effectively
teach science. This means exploring
pedagogical theories and models in
helping teachers teach scientific
concepts and process effectively.
 SCIENCE EDUCATION
Understanding science implies
developing and applying
science-process skills and
using science literacy in
understanding the natural
world and activities in everyday
life.
JOHN DEWEY (2001)

Stressed the importance of utilizing

the natural environment to teach
students.

Nature must indeed furnish its

physical stimuli to provide wealth of
meaning through social activities
and thinking.
Karl Marx (1994)

Science is going to be one

of the most important
school subjects in the
future.
IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

Science education is Science education Science education

justified by the vast provides skills and develops a citizenry
amount of scientific knowledge that are that will meet the goals
knowledge developed necessary for a of science in the
in this area that person to live in what society. Therefore,
prepares citizens in a describes as the age developing SCIENCE
scientifically and of science. CULTURE is an
technologically driven immense responsibility
world for schools.
BASIC EDUCATION

Science education helps the

students learn important
concepts and facts that are
related to everyday life including
important skills such as process
skills, critical thinking skills, and
life skills that are needed in
coping up with daily life activities.
BASIC EDUCATION

Science education also develops

positive attitudes;
1. Love for knowledge
2. Passion for innovative things
3. Curiosity to study about nature
4. Creativity
BASIC EDUCATION

Science education will develop a

strong foundation for studying
science and for considering
science-related careers in the
future. This is an investment for
the country to develop a
scientifically cultured and literate
citizenry.
TERTIARY EDUCATION

Science education deals with

developing students’
understanding and appreciation
of science ideas and scientific
works. This is done through
offering basic science courses in
the General Education
curriculum.
TERTIARY EDUCATION

Science education in tertiary level

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. The
state also provides scholarship to
encourage more students to
pursue science courses.
SCIENCE
SCHOOLS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
SCIENCE SCHOOLS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
One outstanding program for
science education supported by the
government is the establishment of
science schools in various parts of
the country. There are also several
government programs implemented
by the Department of Education
and few private schools for science
education.
 SCIENCE SCHOOLS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
NAME OF SCHOOLS

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM

SPECIAL SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS PROJECT

QUEZON CITY REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

MANILA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

RA 3661
established the
Philippine Science
High School on
June 22, 1963
 PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
This is a government program for gifted
students in the Philippines. It is a service
institute of the Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) whose mandate is to
offer free scholarship basis for secondary
course with special emphasis on subjects
pertaining to the sciences, with the end-view
of preparing its students for a science
career.
 PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
PSHSS continuous to pursue its vision to
develop Filipino science scholars with
scientific minds and passion for excellence.
PSHSS students have proven to be beacon
of excellence, courage, and hope for the
country. They have brought honor to the
Philippines through their exemplary
achievements in various international
competitions and research circles.
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

MAIN CAMPUS – DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

MAIN CAMPUS – DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

NEW ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

THE SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES BUILDING

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

OLYMPIC SIZE SWIMMING POOL (ATHELETICS)

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

STUDENTS OF PSHS (PISAY)

 PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

CAMPUSES
ILOCOS REGION CAMPUS

CAGAYAN VALLEY CAMPUS

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION CAMPUS

CENTRAL LUZON CAMPUS

DILIMAN QUEZON CITY MAIN CAMPUS

CALABARZON REGION CAMPUS

 PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

CAMPUSES
MIMAROPA REGION CAMPUS

BICOL REGION CAMPUS

WESTERN VISAYAS CAMPUS

CENTRAL LUZON CAMPUS

CENTRAL VISAYAS CAMPUS

ESTERN VISAYAS CAMPUS

 PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

CAMPUSES
CENTRAL MINDANAO CAMPUS

SOUTHERN MINDANAO CAMPUS

SOCCSKSARGEN REGION CAMPUS

CARAGA REGION CAMPUS

ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA REGION CAMPUS

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
NOTABLE ALUMNI

ATOM ARAULLO
Batch 2000

Newscaster, reporter and

television host
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
NOTABLE ALUMNI

JOSE Y. DALISAY JR.

Batch 1971

Writer, editor, columnist and

Palanca Awardee
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
NOTABLE ALUMNI

BOBBY L. CASTRO

Co-Founder, President and

CEO of Palawan Pawnshop,
Palawan Express Padala Group
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
NOTABLE ALUMNI

JILLIAN ROBREDO

Youngest daughter of Former

Vice President Leni Robredo
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