IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE

Science is a way of life.

Science is intertwined with technology and industry
which are the major areas of development being
prioritized by our government.
Enhances the learner’s questioning skills, values and
attitudes and critical thinking skills.
 PHILIPPINE SCIENCE EDUCATION
SYSTEM
 DepEd (Department of Education)

 oversees the implementation of the school curricula and school

programs in both elementary and high school levels.
 CHED (Commission on Higher Education)

 created as separate entity under R.A 7722 (Higher Education Act of

1994).
 They oversee the system of higher education of the country and
formulate policies and plans and programs for the development of
public and private higher education.

SCIENCE UNDER K12 CURRICULUM

 SCIENCE is one of the subject taught in elementary and
secondary schools under K12 program of DepEd. It aims to
develop learners to make judgment and apply what they have
learned.
  The curriculum presents the importance of science and
technology to everyday living. The K12 science curriculum
provides learners with a repertoire of
competencies important in the world of
work and in a knowledge-based society.
The science curriculum has
three (3) domains:
1. Understanding and applying scientific knowledge in
local setting as well as global context whenever
possible.
2. Performing scientific processes and skills.
3. Developing and demonstrating scientific attitudes and values.
There is a clear core learning standard set for science area for the entire K12 basic
education.
For grade level, the different topics of the subject are divided and taught per quarter. This
is called the sequence of domain or strands per quarter.

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL

 A specialized public high school system in the Philippines
created under R.A 8496 which operates as an attached
agency of the DOST.
 The curriculum of PSHS was prepared by the DOST.
 Regard as the “Top High school in the Philippines”  Best
in ASEAN region in 2016.
 It has 16 campuses located nationwide.
CAMPUS IN LUZON
 Philippine Science High School Ilocos Region Campus (Ilocos Sur)
 Philippine Science High School Cagayan Valley Campus(Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya)
 Philippine Science High School Cordillera Administrative Region Campus (Irisan, Baguio
City)
 Philippine Science High School Central Luzon Campus (Angeles City, Pampanga)
 Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Region Campus (Brgy. Sampaga,
Batangas City)
 Philippine Science High School Bicol Region Campus (Goa, Camarines Sur)
 Philippine Science High School MIMAROPA Campus (IV-B) (Odiongan, Romblon)
 Philippine Science High School Main Campus – Metro Manila (Agham Road, Quezon
City)

CAMPUS IN VISAYAS
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus
(Jaro, Iloilo City)
Philippine Science High School Central Visayas Campus
(Argao, Cebu)
Philippine Science High School Eastern Visayas Campus(Palo,
Leyte)
CAMPUS IN MINDANAO
 Philippine Science High School Zamboanga Peninsula Region Campus (Brgy.
Olingan, Dipolog City)
 Philippine Science High School Central Mindanao Campus (Baloi, Lanao Del
Norte)
 Philippine Science High School Southern Mindanao Campus(Mintal , Davao
City)
 Philippine Science High School SOCCSKSARGEN Region Campus (Koronadal
City, South Cotabato)
 Philippine Science High School Caraga Region Campus (Ampayon, Butuan
City)

PROBLEM IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

Ratio of students to the teacher and ratio of students to the
classroom.
Lack of science laboratories
Lack of science education facilities and equipment
Teacher qualification
Limitedscholarships and few programs of the
government.
REFERENCE:
Ilagan Y, Balinado L, Digma J. et’al. Science,
Technology and Society. Panday-Lahi Publishing Inc.
Prepared by:
Ms. Ann Kimberly S. Mendoza
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