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GEC 7: Science, Technology, and Society

LESSON 2.3
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN THE PHILIPPINES
GEC 7: Science, Technology, and Society Instructor: Margie Rociento-Barrameda 1
 OBJECTIVES:
• Discuss the concept of science
education
• Identify some strategies to
promote science education in the
country
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The Concept of Science Education
Science education focuses on:
• teaching,
• learning, and
• understanding

Teaching science involves

developing ways on how to
effectively teach science.

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The Concept of Science Education

How is science
effectively taught
to children?

GEC 7: Science, Technology, and SocietyInstructor: Margie Rociento-Barrameda 4

The Concept of Science Education
Teaching science means
exploring pedagogical
theories and models in
helping teachers teach
scientific concepts and
process effectively.

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The Concept of Science Education

The best way for kids to

learn science is by doing
real science.

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The Concept of Science Education
Understanding science implies:

• Developing and applying science-process skills

• Using science literacy in understanding the natural

world and activities in everyday life.

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The Concept of Science Education
According to JOHN DEWEY (2001),

the importance of utilizing the

natural environment to teach students
to provide wealth of meaning through
social activities and thinking.

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The Concept of Science Education
According to KARL MARX (1994),

that science is going to be one of

the most important school subjects in
the future.

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The Concept of Science Education

Science education is justified by

vast amount of scientific
knowledge developed in this
area that prepares citizens in a
scientifically and
technologically driven world.

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 SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN BASIC AND
TERTIARY EDUCATION

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 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

What is science education in

BASIC EDUCATION?

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 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

SCIENCE EDUCATION [Basic Education]

• Helps students learn important concepts and facts that are related
to everyday life; and (Carale & Campo, 2003; Meador, 2005; Worth & Grollman, 2003)
• Important skills such as process skills, critical thinking skills, and
life skills that are needed in coping up with daily life activities. (Chaille &
Britain, 2022)

• Develops positive attitude such as: the love for knowledge,

passion for innovative things, curiosity to study about nature,
and creativity. (Lind, 1997)
• Develop strong foundation for studying science and for
considering science-related careers in the future.

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 SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

What is science education in

TERTIARY EDUCATION?

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 SCIENCE SCHOOL IN THE PHILIPPINES

SCIENCE EDUCATION [Tertiary Education]

• Deals with developing students’ understanding and appreciation
of science ideas and scientific works.
• Focuses on the preparation of science teachers, scientists,
engineers, and other professionals in various science- related
fields such as agriculture, medicine, and health sciences.

• This is done by offering basic science courses in the General

Education curriculum.

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 It is a national university which remains
to be the top university in the Philippines
in terms of the number of science
degree programs from undergraduate
to graduate level.

- University of the Philippines

System(UP)

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 UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
(UP)
This university creates 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.

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GEC 7: Science, Technology, and Society Instructor: Angelica A. Aga 18
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GEC 7: Science, Technology, and Society Instructor: Angelica A. Aga 22
 UP-MANILA
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GEC 7: Science, Technology, and Society Instructor: Angelica A. Aga 24
 UP-BAGUIO
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 UP-BAGUIO
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 It provides scholarship to deserving
Filipino students to take science,
technology, engineering, agriculture,
forestry, computer science, and other
science and technology courses in
various chad identified centers of
excellence in autonomous universities
across the county.

- DOST-funded
Scholarship
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 DOST-funded
Scholarship

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 SCIENCE SCHOOL IN
THE PHILIPPINES

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 SCIENCE SCHOOL 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.

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 It is a government program for gifted
students in the Philippines. And a
service institute of the DOST whose
mandate is to offer a free scholarship
basis for the secondary course with
special emphasis on science (Republic
Act No. 3661)

- Philippine Science High School System

(PSHSS)
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 Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)

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 This is a government program and mathematically gifted
Filipino students. It is a service institute under the DOST with
a mandate to provided 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.

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 The Department of education
maintained several science schools in
various regions and provinces in the
Philippines. They offer a curriculum
focusing on science and mathematics.

-Regional Science High

School

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 • This project started in June 2007 with
57 identified elementary schools that
participated.
• The project is in pursuance to DepEd
Order No. 73 s. 2008, and DepEd Order
No. 51 s. 2010.

- Special Science Elementary School (SSES)

Project
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 The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped
with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and
values. Its mission is to:

1. Provide a learning environment to science-inclined

children through a special curriculum that recognizes
the multiple intelligences of the learners;

1. Promote the development of lifelong learning skills;

1. Foster the holistic development of the learners.

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 Special Science Elementary School (SSES) Project

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 This school was a product of a dream to
establish a special science school for talented
students in science and mathematics to
develop spirit of inquiry and creativity.

The school is well-supported by PTA, and it is

under the DepEd which is why the school
teaches basic education courses with some
additional subjects.

- Quezon City Regional Science High

School
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 Quezon City Regional Science High
School

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 Quezon City Regional Science High
School
• The 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.

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 It is the first science high school in the
Philippines established on October 1,
1963. It aims to produce scientists with
souls.

- Manila Science High School

(MSHS)

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 Manila Science High School
(MSHS)

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 Manila Science High School
(MSHS)
• Students are also encouraged to participate in various
extracurricular activities.

• The school administers an entrance exam, the Manila Science High

School Admission Test (MSAT), for students who wish to enroll.
• The MSAT has 5 parts:
1. aptitude in science
2. aptitude test in mathematics
3. problem-solving test in science
4. problem-solving test in mathematics
5. proficiency in English
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 It is the home and pioneer of the
prominent school-based innovation
known as the Dynamic Learning
Program (DLP).

- Central Visayan Institute

Foundation

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 Central Visayan Institute
Foundation

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 Central Visayan Institute
Foundation
• The school takes pride in its Research Center for
Theoretical Physics (RCTP) established in 1992.

• RCTP organizes small international workshops to

foster the informal but intense exchange of ideas
and perspectives on outstanding problems in
physics and mathematics.

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 SUMMARY
Science education deals with the teaching and learning
science and in helping the public develop science
literacy. This is important in promotion and development
of science and technology in the country. Science
education deals with the development of people in
science, which is the heart of science, technology, and
society.

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