SCIENCE

EDUCATION IN
THE
PHILIPPINES
 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 gifted potentials in science.

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THE CONCEPT OF 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 processes effectively.
Learning science, on the other hand,
includes both pedagogy and the most
interesting aspect, which is helping
students understand and love science

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Science education is justified by the vast
amount of scientific knowledge developed
in this area that prepares citizens in a
scientifically and technologically driven
world. Science education provides 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). Developing a
science culture is therefore an immense
responsibility for schools.

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 In basic education, science education helps
students learn important concepts and facts that
are related to everyday life (Carale & Campo,
2003; Meador, 2005; Worth & Grollman, 2003)
including important skills such as process skills,
critical thinking skills, and life skills that are
needed in coping up with daily life activities
(Chaille & Britain, 2002). Science education also
develops positive attitude such as: the love for
knowledge, passion for innovative things,
curiosity to study about nature, and creativity
(Lind, 1997). 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.
In 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. Science education in the 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 provides scholarships
to encourage more students to pursue science
courses.
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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.

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PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL SYSTEM (PSHSS)
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• 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
(Republic Act No. 3661). The school
maintains a dormitory for all its
students.
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 SPECIAL SCIENCE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
(SSES) PROJECT
• The Special Science Elementary
Schools (SSES) Project is in pursuance
to DepEd Order No. 73 s. 2008, and
DepEd Order No. 51 s. 2010. This
project started in June 2007 with 57
identified elementary schools that
participated or were identified as
science elementary schools in the
country. Since its inception, the
number have grown to more than 60
schools nationwide and this is now its
sixth year of implementation.

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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. The school
was a product of a dream to establish
a special science school for talented
students in science and mathematics.
The focus of the curriculum is on
science and technology.

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• The school still teaches the basic
education courses prescribed by the
Department of Education (DepEd) for
secondary education. However, there
are additional subjects in sciences
and technology that students should
take. The school envisions to serve as
a venue in providing maximum
opportunities for science-gifted
students. to develop spirit of inquiry
and creativity. The school is well-
supported by the local government
unit and by the Parents and Teachers
Association (PTA). The school is under
the Department of Education.

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 MANILA SCIENCE HIGH
SCHOOL
• The school was established on
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. Students are also
encouraged to participate in various
extracurricular activities.
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 CENTRAL VISAYAN
INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
• It is the home and pioneer of the
prominent school-based innovation
known as the Dynamic Learning
Program (DLP). The DLP is a synthesis of
classical and modern pedagogical
theories adapted to foster the highest
level of learning, creativity, and
productivity. The school takes pride in its
Research Center for Theoretical Physics
(RCTP) established in 1992, which
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
of science and in helping the public develop science
literacy. This is important in the 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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