The concept

MODULE 1: of
Science Education

General Concepts and Historical

Events in Science, Technology,
and Society

LESSON 3:

Science Education in the

Philippines
 The concept
of
Science Education
The concept of Science Education
The concept of Science Education
Science Education- is about
disseminating knowledge
about concepts and processes
of science and cultivates
students curiosity about the
world and enhances scientific
thinking.
 Science Education in
Basic
and Tertiary Education

Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education

Science is useful because of its links to technology and industry,

which, from a national perspective, are areas of high priority for
development. It develops students’ scientific inquiry skills, values
and attitudes, such as objectivity, curiosity, and honesty and habits
of mind including critical thinking. All these are useful to the
individual student for his own personal development, future
career, and life in general.

Science Schools
in the
Philippines

Science Schools
in the
Philippines
Science Schools in the philippines
Science Schools in the philippines

The Philippine Science High School was established

under Republic Act 3661 otherwise known as the PSHS
Charter. On February 5, 1986, Executive Order No.
1090 was approved establishing the Mindanao and
Visayan Campuses of the Philippine Science High School
 The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - is a body and agency of
the Philippine Government that is responsible for the formulation and
coordination of science and technology projects.

•The Balik Scientist Program

•In June 15, 2018, president Rodrigo R. Duterte institutionalized the program
with RA 11035 "Balik Scientist Act" also known as the Balik Scientist Act.
• Then after three (3) months, the DOST crafted the implementing rules and
regulations (IRR) and MC No. 006 of the Balik Scientist Law. The Balik
Scientist Program aims to:

1. Reverse the effect of the brain drain

2. Strengthen S & T capabilities
3. Accelerate flow of technologies
4. Promote knowledge of sharing

DOST Programs
and
Projects

DOST Programs and Projects

Technology (DOST) - is a body and agency of
The Department of Science and
the Philippine Government that is responsible for the formulation and
coordination of science and technology projects.

•The Balik Scientist Program

•In June 15, 2018, president Rodrigo R. Duterte institutionalized the program
with RA 11035 "Balik Scientist Act" also known as the Balik Scientist Act.
• Then after three (3) months, the DOST crafted the implementing rules and
regulations (IRR) and MC No. 006 of the Balik Scientist Law. The Balik
Scientist Program aims to:

1. Reverse the effect of the brain drain

2. Strengthen S & T capabilities
3. Accelerate flow of technologies
4. Promote knowledge of sharing
 DOST-Science
Education Institute
Scholarships

DOST-Science Education Institute Scholarships

The S&T Undergraduate Scholarships Program aims to stimulate and

entice talented Filipino youths to pursue lifetime productive careers in

science and technology and ensure a steady, adequate supply of
qualified S&T human resources which can steer the country towards
national progress.

Under the S&T Scholarship, there are two component programs:

RA 7687 - Republic Act No. 7687, also known as the “Science and
Technology Scholarship Act of 1994”,
MERIT -The DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program, formerly known as
the NSDB or NSTA Scholarship under RA No. 2067 DOST-Science
Education Institute
Scholarships
DICT Programs and
Projects

DICT Programs and Projects

TEACH4ED stand for technology empowerment for Education, Employment,

Entrepreneurship and Economic deevelopment.
- A program that provides ICT-enabled services to communities that have
minimal access or no access to ICT and Government services.

Objectives of TECH4ED

To establish sustainable Tech4ED centers;

To provide and develop innovative ICT-enabled services and content
for the socioeconomic development of communities, especially the
unserved and undeserved communities;
To ensure availability of competent Tech4ED knowledge workers;
and
To increase awareness appreciation of and support for the Tech4ED
 DICT Programs and Projects

These centers has access to TECH4ED platform offering content such as:

Edu skills
Eassist
E-Market place
E-Gov services
E Agri
E Health
Rural Impact sourcing
Gender and Development

Free wifi Internet Access in Public places program that aims to accelerate
the Philippine government's effort in internet accessibility for Filipinos.
 Reporters
Jayvee C. Vierras
Gerien R. Aquiles
Irish B. De Los Santos
Lieziel D. Villapando