SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY IS...

COMMUNICATION

- an interdisciplinary field that studies the - Inventions and innovations in communication

conditions under which the production, have had a major influence on society.
distribution and utilization of scientific
knowledge and technological systems occur; the
Inventions that led to improvement of communication:
consequences of these activities upon different
groups of people.
- the realization that discoveries and inventions
are shaped by historical forces and in turn
influence values, aspirations, events, and
institutions, thus shaping the course of history.

SCIENCE...
HEALTH
- the intellectual and practical activity
encompassing the systematic study of the - The greatest innovation of technology was
structure and behavior of the physical and longetivity.
natural world through observation and Medical Advancement:
experiment.
- Deals with the natural world. 1796, Edward Jenner
- Concerned with what is.
- Paved way to modern immunology by
TECHNOLOGY... discovering a vaccine for smallpox

- the innovation, change, or modification of the 1928, Alexander Fleming

natural environment in order to satisfy
- Discovered penicillin
perceived human wants and needs.
- Deals with how humans modify change, alter, or 1846, Dr. William Thomas Green
control the natural world.
- First medical practitioner to use anesthesia on
- Concerned with what can or what should be.
patient before performing surgery

*Without technology, some science experiments

*Progress is a series of improvements in human life
would not be possible.*
marked by inventions and discoveries.*
*Without science, technology could not proceed.*

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND

COMMUNITY LIFE TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES

- The shift from nomadic life to farming led to the PRE-SPANISH ERA
development of the city.
- The nineteenth century witnessed the
Industrial revolution.

WORK

- Technical innovations saved physical energy and

lessened people’s workload.
- There were a lot of inventions including
computers, tractors, printing machines, sewing
machines, etc.
Life during the primitive times...

- As the inhabitants shifted from wandering from
one place to another and learned to settle in
areas near the water source, they also learned
how to weave cotton, engaged themselves in
agriculture and are knowledgeable on building
boats for coastal trade.
SPANISH COLONIAL ERA
Events
The Bureau of Science (formerly Bureau of
Government Laboratories) was composed of a
biological, chemical, and serum laboratory for the
production of virus vaccine, serums and prophylactics,
and a library.
Contributions:
1. Served as primary training ground for Filipino
Scientist

Established schools run by Spanish friars (highest 2. Publication of the Philippine Journal of Science.
institution of learning –Pontifical and Royal University of
3. production of virus vaccine
Santo Tomas), hospitals and started scientific research.
4. Offered scholarships
The very strict hold of the church among citizens and its
intervention and meddling to the government propelled COMMONWEALTH PERIOD
by fear of intellectual awakening among Filipinos have
greatly hindered the progress of these professionals to “The State shall promote scientific research and
further enhance their knowledge, conduct scientific invention...”
investigations and contribute to the advancement of ― Irene M. Pepperberg
society.

Dr. Jose Rizal is the epitome of the Renaissance man in

the Philippine context. He is a scientist, a doctor, an Science and Technology since Independence
engineer (he designed and built a water system in Institute of Science
Dapitan), a journalist, a novelist, an urban planner and a
hero. - replaced the Bureau of Science and was placed
under the Office of the President of the
Charity hospitals became the breeding ground for Philippines
scientific researches on pharmacy and medicine, with
great focus on problems of infectious diseases, their Science Act of 1958
causes and possible remedies.
- established the National Science Development
In 1887, the Laboratorio Municipal de Ciudad de Board (NSDB).
Manila was created and whose functions were to
Faced lack of financial support
conduct biochemical analyses for public health and to
undertake specimen examinations for clinical and - Experienced planning and coordination
medico-legal cases. problems

AMERICAN PERIOD

There was a rapid growth in science and technology

during the American occupation and was made possible
by the government’s extensive public education system
from elementary tertiary schools.

✣ College of Agriculture (UPLB in 1909)

✣ College of Arts, Engineering and Veterinary

Medicine (UPD in 1910) and College of Medicine (UPD
in 1914)
 10. Strengthen industry-academe-government and
international STI collaboration.

11. Enhance effectiveness of STI governance.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, & NATION-BUILDING

A. THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY AGENDA
*DOST launched the Science for the People*
Seven Outcomes that the agency strives to achieve:
1. Innovation and stimulus
2. Technology and adoption promoted and accelerated
3. Critical mass of globally competitive STI human
resources developed
4. Productivity and efficiency of communities and the
production sector, particularly MSMEs improved
5. Resiliency to disaster risks and climate change
ensured
6. Inequality in STI capacities and opportunities reduced
7. Effective STI governance achieved
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY KIST PARK
- Batangas State University made history as it
officially launched the country’s first
Knowledge, Innovation and Science Technology
(KIST) Park on July 20, 2020.
- The KIST Park will serve as a catalyst for
industrial productivity and increased economic
growth in CaLaBaRZon. This manifestation of
the strong collaboration between government,
industry and academe is central to inclusive
innovation strategy.
B. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
PERSONALITIES IN S&T IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Science for Change Program (S4CP) was created by
the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to
accelerate STI in the country in order to keep up with
the developments in our time wherein technology and
innovation are game changers.

1. NICER
DOST ELEVEN POINT AGENDA 2. RDLead
1. Pursue R&D to address pressing national problems. 3. CRADLE
2. Conduct R&D to enhance productivity and improve 4. BIST
management of resources.

3. Engage in R&D to generate and apply new knowledge

and technologies across sectors.

4. Strengthen and utilize regional R&D capabilities.

5. Maximize utilization of R&D results through

technology transfer and commercialization.

6. Develop STI human resources and build a strong STI

culture.

7. Upgrade STI facilities and capacities to advance R&D

activities and expand S&T services.

8. Expand STI assistance to communities and the

production sector, particularly MSMEs.

9. Provide STI-based solutions for disaster risks and

climate change adaptation and mitigation.
PERSONALITIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE
PHILIPPINES

C. SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Science is considered both knowledge and method,

operating independently of time and place. Even as it is
considered a body of knowledge, it is also taken as
methodology.

During the American period that brought a major

change in the nature of science education. The
development of science in the Philippines is largely
credited to education.

THE WEAKNESSES INADEQUACIES OF AND SCIENCE

TEACHING WERE RECOGNIZED AS THOSE RELATING
TO:

❑ undertrained teachers

❑ the inadequate science curriculum in schools and

colleges; and

❑ the lack of books, equipment, and teaching aids

EARLY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SCIENCE EDUCATION

In 1957, the Philippine government made the teaching

of science compulsory in all elementary and secondary
schools.

A National Committee for Science Education was set

up in 1958 to formulate objectives for the teaching of
science education at all levels and to recommend steps
that would upgrade the teaching of science.

THE BSCS ADAPTATION PROJECT In 1959, the biological

sciences curriculum study (BSCS) project was launched
by the American Institute of Biological Science,
University of Colorado in order to improve biology
education in secondary schools. A steering committee
of biological scientists, teachers, and educators was
constituted. The project was financed by National
Science Foundation, USA

THE SCIENCE EDUCATION PROJECT

First, the dissemination of improved curricula, teaching

techniques and approaches in science and
mathematics on basic levels of education through the
introduction of new curriculum and the application of
new teaching techniques and approaches by the
returned Master of Arts in Teaching trainees and the
teachers that they teach. On the other hand, these
institutions disseminated many of the curriculum
materials by the UP- Science Education Center.

Second, quality science and math education programs

in the recipient-sponsor institutions through new
and/or improved course offerings and a generally
improved teacher education program.