Science

Educatio
n in
Philippin
Discussants: MAHUSAY, TJ C. and MAHOMOC, MARIA ELAINE M.
 IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE
EDUCATION
• 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).

• Therefore, developing a SCIENCE CULTURE is an immense responsibility

for schools.
HISTORY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• 1901 – a systematic public school system was
organized and introduced by United States.
• 1904 – Science was first introduced by with
Americans under the subject matter, Nature
study, but abolished a year after to give more
time to language arts.
• 1935 – Science was again introduced with focus
on Nature and Health.
• 1950s – the importance of Science to the
development was only recognized by leading
scientist.
HISTORY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
• 1957 – Science became a part of the curriculum
from Grade 1-6.
• 1960s
• Science textbooks were printed and distributed by
United Staes Operation Mission National
Economic Council (USOM-NEC) Project.
• The first generations textbooks were developed by
the UP, Science Teaching Center. Educators from
US, UK Germany and Australia were consulted in
this project.
• Vocational education system and technical
education system has been firmly established.
biography
Name: Gavino C. Trono, Jr.
Date of birth: November 11, 1931
Education: University of Hawaii at
Manoa
University of the Philippines Diliman
De La Salle Araneta University
Field: Marine Biology
Known for: Seaweed farming
Award: National Scientist of the
Philippines
biography
Name: Angel C. Alcala
Date of birth: March 1, 1929
Education: Stanford University
Siliman University
Xavier University
Field: Biological Science
Award: National Scientist of the Philippines
biography
Name: Ramon C. Barba
Date of birth: August 31, 1939
Education: University of the
Philippines Los Baños
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Field: Horticulture
Award: National Scientist of the
Philippines
biography
Name: Ramon C. Barba
Date of birth: August 31, 1939
Education: University of the
Philippines Los Baños
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Field: Horticulture
Award: National Scientist of the
Philippines
biography
Name: Edgardo D. Gomez
Date of birth: November 7, 1938
Education: De La Salle University
St. Mary's University of Minnesota
University of California, San Diego
Field: Marine Biology
Award: National Scientist of the Philippines
 Concepts of Science Education
Science Education focuses on:

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 includes both pedagogy and the most interesting aspect, which is helping
students understand and love science
Understanding Science
implies developing and applying science-process skills and using science
literacy in understanding the natural world and activities in everyday life.