Historical Development of Science

Education in the Philippines

Prepared by:
Macahig, Charmaine P.
Bachelor of Elem. Education 3-1
 1904
1901
Science was first
a systematic public school
introduced by the
system was organized
Americans under the
and introduced by United
subject matter, Nature
States.
study, but abolished a
year after to give more
time to language arts.
1935 - Science was again introduced
with focus on Nature and Health.
 1940's
-After WWII, emergency -Secondary level -Required home
curriculum accommodated general curriculum. economics, national
120 pupils in an language and vocational
elementary level. courses.

-Geometry, advanced algebra, physics and

chemistry were optional.
 1949 - 1950

-EMPHASIZED
-PARTNERSHIP AMONG
FUNCTIONAL AND SOCIAL
COMMUNITY AGENCIES
VALUES AND PERFORMED
SUPPORTING SCHOOLS
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
-COMMUNITY SCHOOL TO CREATE YOUTH-
OBSERVATION,
MOVEMENT STARTED IN SUPPORTING
EXPERIMENTATION,
ILOILO AND BOHOL. EDUCATION, HEALTH,
CRITICAL THINKING,
RECREATIONAL AND
PLANNING AND
SOCIAL SERVICE
PARTICIPATING IN
PROGRAMS.
EXPERIMENTS.
 1950's
The importance of Science to development was only
recognized by leading scientists.
Bulletin No. 27 s. 1953, issued by the Bureau of Public
Schools to assist teachers in performing science
activities with their students.
Laboratories were established.
Bulletin No. 15 s. 1954, Construction of Science
laboratory apparatus in vocational schools.
Biology became a live subject with community school
projects in health and sanitation and food production.
 1958

National Committee for Science Education.

Formulate objectives for teaching of science education
at all levels.
Recommend steps to upgrade science teaching.
 1957

Science became
a part of the
curriculum from
Grade 1-6.
 1960's
Science textbooks were printed
and distributed by United States
Operations Mission National Robotics use in research is a
Economic Council (USOM-NEC) trend that first appeared in
Project. 1960s on seminars and
The first generation textbooks trainings.
were developed by the UP Students exchange
Science Teaching Center. programme with Ateneo de
Educators from US, UK, Manila University started on
Germany and Australia were 1960 to present.
consulted in this project.
1950s and 1960s- Physical
Education program in
elementary.
 Swanson Survey
Reiterated observations of
previous survey (Monroe Survey)
and also noted problems in the
education of cultural minorities Called for prioritization of
and in the adaptation of foreign investments for primary
educational practices to local
education and strengthening
conditions.
secondary education.
Lamented how recommendation
of previous surveys had not Recommended the
become effective because of: restoration of Grade 7.
1. Poor financing
2. Difficulty in getting public
understanding
3. Inertia to change
 Contemporary science education
began with a secondary biology
program (Biological Science

1964 Curriculum Study - BSCS)

developed at the UPD

FundedbyFordFoundationandthe
government via the College of
Education budget of the university.
 1964
- Review of the SWANSON SURVEY

-Found that many of the recommendations of the 1960

Swanson Survey had not been implemented by the
Department of Education.
1970's

-Development of
-Teaching of the Elementary
Integrated Science Learning
and Health in Continuum (ELC)
schools.
1980's
Development of
science and Start of the Needs-
technology Based Curriculum
textbooks for Project.
secondary schools.

Introduction of
Science, Technology,
and Society (STS)
approach to teaching.
Recognition of
UPISMED.
 1990's

-Development of “Science Made Easy” video course and

television programs like “Sine Eskwela” for science in the
elementary level.
 2000 2011 2013
-President Benigno Aquino III
- Development of an -Development of the approved Republic Act (RA)
Indigenous Science Framework for 10533, signing into law the
Curriculum for science Philippine Basic K-12 program.

in selected local Education by

Contemporary Programs- It is
communities. Department of Science an American expression that
and Technology indicates the range of years
-Integration of
Science Education of publicity supported
language and science primary and secondary
Institute and University
for Grades 1 and II. of the Philippines
Education that sufficient time
to mastery of concepts and
- Increased time for National Institute for skills, develop lifelong
learning science. Science and learners and prepare
Mathematics Education graduates for tertiary
Education.
Development.
Thank you!

Prepared by:
Macahig, Charmaine P.
BEED 3-1