CHAPTER 4: SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIIPINES

OBJECTIVES:
1. Be able to enumerate the science schools, colleges and universities in the
Philippines.
2. Be able to enumerate the achievements of each science schools and identify how
they can nurture future scientist.

SCIENCE EDUCATION
In tertiary education, Science deals with developing students understanding and appreciation of science
ideas and scientific works.
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.

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)

- Service Institute of the DOST offering free scholarship basis for secondary courses. Producing
filipino science scholars with scientific minds and passion for excellence.

SPECIAL SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

- Provides learning environment to science children through a special curriculum that recognizes
the multiple intelligences of the learners.
- Foster holistic development of the learners.

QUEZON CITY REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL.

- Became Quezon City Science Highschool
- Special science school for talented students in science and mathematics
- Envisions to serve as a venue in providing maximum opportunities for science gifted students to
develop spirit of inquiry and creativity.
- Supported by Local government and Parents – Teachers Association.

MANILA SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL

- Produce scientists with Souls.
- Humanities and other electives are included in their curriculum.
- Producing alumni and winners for various national competitions.

CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION

- Home and pioneer of the prominent school-based innovation known as the dynamic learning
program.
- Takes pride in its research center for theoretical physics (RTCP) established in 1992.