LESSON 3

Science Education in
the Philippines
By: Cjay A. Tarrazona
LESSON OBJECTIVES
01 IDENTIFY GOVERNMENT SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT SCIENCE
EDUCATION IN THE COUNTRY; AND

02 REVIEW THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SCIENCE

EDUCATION IN NATION-BUILDING.
INTRODUCTION
Science education focuses on the
teaching science and
learning science.
INTRODUCTION
Science education prepares citizens for a
scientifically and technologically driven world.
Science education develops skills and
knowledge that are necessary for a person to
live in what Knight (1986) describes as the age
of science and to develop a citizenry that will
meet the goals of science in the society
(Tilghman 2005).
ACTIVITY:
ACTIVITY:
Write a short essay on
the condition of science
education in the country
 ANALYSIS
1. Form a small group.
2. Share your essay with
your classmates.
3. Discuss the state of
science education in the
country.
 SCIENCE
EDUCATION IN
THE PHILIPPINES
 SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM

University of the Philippines as the national

university remains to be the top university
in the country in terms of the number of
science degree programs from
undergraduate to graduate level.
 SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM
It remains to be the university in the
country to create research and produce
graduates in various fields of science like:
physics, chemistry, biology, marine
science, geological science, agricultural
sciences, engineering, mathematics,
medical and allied health programs, and
other fields.
 SCIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY
OF THE PHILIPPINES SYSTEM

UP also has the largest concentration of

scientists and doctoral degree holders in
the field of science. Its laboratories are
considered world-class and resources of
scientific knowledge in the country.
 DOST-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
provides scholarship to deserving Filipino students to
take science, technology, engineering, agriculture,
forestry, computer science, and other science and
technology courses in various CHED identified centers
of excellence and in autonomous universities across
the country. The goal of this program is to increase
the human talents for science and technology in the
country
 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
BASIC EDUCATION

Basic education remains to be an important

preparation to recruit students to study
science. Thus, the government is
implementing basic education programs that
promote science education in the country.
 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
BASIC EDUCATION
Philippine Science High School System
This is a government program for scientifically and
mathematically gifted Filipino students. It is a service
institute under the DOST with a mandate to provide
secondary education program advanced science and
mathematics subjects to prepare students for a science
career (Republic Act 3661). The school provides dormitory
facilities for all its students.
 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
BASIC EDUCATION
Regional Science High Schools
The Department of Education maintained several regional
science schools in various regions and provinces in the
Philippines. These regional science high schools offer a
curriculum focusing on science and mathematics. A system
of selective admission is implemented to these schools to
ensure that only the scientifically and mathematically
gifted students or those who are showing interest and
potential in science and mathematics are admitted.
 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
BASIC EDUCATION
Special Science Education Project
SSES Project is in fulfillment to DepEd Order No. 73s.
2008, and DepEd Order No. 51 s. 2010. This project
started in June 2007 with 57 identified elementary
schools that were identified as science elementary
schools. Since its inception, the number of science
elementary schools has grown in different regions
across the country.
 The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children
equipped with scientific and technological knowledge,
skills, and values. The mission of the SSES is to:

01 OFFER A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO CHILDREN WHO ARE

GIFTED IN SCIENCE THROUGH A SPECIAL CURRICULUM THAT
RECOGNIZES THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES OF THE LEARNERS;

02 SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS;

AND

03 FOSTER HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AMONG THE LEARNERS.

 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
BASIC EDUCATION
Special Science Education Project
In the SSES, Science and Health is taught starting
in Grade 1. Students spent longer time studying
science compared to other subjects; 70 minutes for
Grades III and 80 minutes for Grades IV—VI. The
curriculum also utilizes special instructional
methods and approaches like the use of
investigatory projects.
 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
BASIC EDUCATION
Quezon City Regional Science High School
This school was established on September 17, 1967.
Originally it was named Quezon City Science High
School. It was turned into a regional science high
school for the National Capital Region in 1999. The
school was a product of a dream to establish a special
science school for the talented students in science and
mathematics. The focus of the curriculum is on science
and technology.
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BASIC EDUCATION
Manila Science High School
The school was established in October 1, 1963 as the
Manila Science High School (MSHS). It is the first
science high school in the Philippines. The organization
and curriculum of the school puts more emphasis on
science and mathematics. MSHS aims to produce
scientists with souls. In order to do this, humanities
courses and other electives are included in their
curriculum.
ASSIGNMENT:
 ASSIGNMENT:
Considering the challenges WHAT?
of 21st century life and the *ESSAY
demands of the Fourth WHERE TO SUBMIT?
Industrial Revolution, how *SCHOOLOGY
can the country further WHEN?
strengthen and improve the *FROM: SEPT 12, 6:00PM
*TO: SEPT 13, 11:59PM
state of its science
education?