SCIENCE,

TECHNOLOGY
, AND
SOCIETY
Lesson 3:
Science Education in
the Philippines
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able
to: discuss the concept of science education; and
identify science schools esta blished to
promote science education in the Philippines
Science Education in Basic a n d Tertiary Education
Science education develops a strong foundation for studying
science and for considering science-related careers in the
future.
In tertiary education, science education deals with developing
students' understanding and appreciation of science ideas
and scientific works.
It 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.
Science Schools in the Philippines
Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) - It is a service institute of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) whose mandate is to offer free
scholarship basis for secondary courses with special emphasis on subjects
pertaining to the sciences.
Special Science Elementary School (SSES) Project - It aims to develop Filipino
children equipped with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and
values.
Quezon City Regional Science High School - The school was a product of a
dream to esablish a special science school for talented students in science
and mathematics. It envisions to serve as a venue in providing maximum
opportunities for science-gifted students to develop spirit of inquiry and
creativity.
Science Schools in the Philippines
Manila Science High School - It is the first science high school in the
Philippines. The organization and curriculum of the school puts more
emphasis on science and mathematics. It aims to produce scientists
with scientists with souls.

Central Visayan Institute Foundation- It is the home and pioneer of the

prominent school-based innovation known as the Dynamic Learning
Program (DLP). The school takes pride in its Research Center for
Theoretical Physics (RCTP), which organizes small international
workshops to foster the informal but intense exchange of ideas and
perspectives on outstanding problems in physics and mathematics.
Thank you.