SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

LESSON OBJECTIVES

 Discuss the concept of science education, and

 Identify science school established to promote science education in the Philippines.

INTRODUCTION

This lesson will discuss the concept of science in the country. One of the strategies to promote science education in the country. One of
the strategies is to establish science school that will encourage students to pursue their career in science and technology and to nurture their
gifted potential in science.

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.

 Understanding science implies developing and applying science-process skills and using science literacy in understanding the natural
world and activities in everyday life.
 Dewey (2001) stressed the importance of utilizing the natural environment to teach students.
 Marx (1994) opines that science is going to be one of the most important school subjects in the future.
 Science education provide 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 society.
 Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education

In Basic Education, science education helps students learn important concepts and facts that are related to everyday life.

 Including important skills such us process skills, critical thinking skills, 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 as scientifically cultured and
literate citizenry.
 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; scientist, engineers ,and other professionals in various science-related
fields

Science Schools in the Philippines

One of the outstanding program for science education supported by the government is the establishment of science schools in various
parts of the country.

-Philippines Science High School System (PSHSS)

This government program for gifted students in the Philippines. It is a service institute of the Department of Science and Technology
(DOST).The PSHSS continues to pursue its vision to develop Filipino scholars with scientific minds passion for excellence.
  They have brought honor to the Philippines through their exemplary achievements in various international competitions and research
circles.

Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project

 The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values. Its
mission is to:
 Provide a learning environment to science-inclined children through a special curriculum that recognizes the multiple intelligence of the
learners.
 Promote the development of lifelong learning skills; and
 Foster the holistic development of the learners.

-Quezon City Regional Science High School

The school was established on the September 17, 1967.

 The school was product of the dream to establish a special science school for talented students in science and mathematics.
 The school envisions to serve as a venue in providing maximum opportunities for science-gifted students to develop spirit of
inquiry and creativity.

Manila Science High School

The school was established on October 1, 1963 it is the first science high school in the Philippines. The organization and curriculum of
the school puts more emphasis on science and mathematics.
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 the
synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity, and productivity.