LESSON 3

SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN THE PHILIPPINES
…….INTRODUCTION

▪ The Philippines is trying its best to improve

the state of science education in the country.
This lesson will discuss the concept of
science education and will identify some
strategies to promote science education in the
country. One of the strategies is to establish
science schools that will encourage students
to pursue their career in science and
technology and to nurture their gifted
potentials in science.
 THE CONCEPT OF SCIENCE
EDUCATION
▪Teaching science involves developing ways on how to
effectively teach science.

▪ Learning science 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.
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 (Carale & Campo, 2003: Meador, 2005;
Worth & Grollman, 2003) including important skills such as
process skills, critical thinking skills, and 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).
▪ In tertiary education, science education deals
with developing students’ understanding and
appreciation of science ideas and scientific
works. 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, scientists, engineers, and other
professionals in various science-related fields
such as engineering, agriculture, medicine, and
health sciences. The state provides scholarships
to encourage more students to pursue science
courses.
 SCIENCE SCHOOLS
IN THE PHILIPPINES
One outstanding program for science education
supported by the government is the establishment of
science schools in various parts of the country. There
are also several government programs implemented
by the Department of Education and few private
schools for science education.
 Philippine Science High School
System (PSHSS)
▪ This is a government program for gifted students in the
Philippines. It is a service institute of the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) whose mandate is to offer
free scholarship basis for secondary course with special
emphasis on subjects pertaining to the sciences, with the end-
view of preparing its students for a science career (Republic
Act No. 3661).
▪ The PSHSS’ continues to pursue its vision to develop Filipino
science scholars with scientific minds and passion for
excellence.
 SPECIAL SCIENCE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (SSES)
PROJECT
▪ The Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project is in pursuance to
DepEd Order No. 73 s. 2008, and DepEd Order No. 51 s. 2010. This project
started in June 2007 with 57 identified elementary schools that participated
or were identified as science elementary schools in the country.
▪ The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped with scientific
and technological knowledge, skills, and values. Its mission is to:
1. Provide a learning environment to science-inclined children through a
special curriculum that recognizes the multiple intelligences of the
learners.
2. Promote the development of lifelong learning skills; and
3. Foster the holistic development of the learners.
 QUEZON CITY REGIONAL
SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
▪ The school was established on September 17, 1967.
▪ Originally, it was named Quezon City Science High
School. It was turned into a regional science high school
for the National Capital Region in 1999.
▪ The school was a product of a 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. The school is well-
supported by the local government unit and by the
Parents and Teachers Association (PTA).
 MANILA SCIENCE
HIGH SCHOOL
▪ The school was established on October 1, 1963 as the Manila
Science High School (MSHS).
▪ The organization and curriculum of the school puts more
emphasis on science and mathematics. MSHS aims to produce
scientists with souls. In order to do this, humanities courses and
other electives are included in their curriculum.
▪ The school administers and entrance exam, the Manila
Science High School Admission Test (MSAT), for students
who wish to enroll.
▪ The MSAT has five parts: aptitude in science, aptitude test in
mathematics, problem-solving test in science, problem-solving
test in mathematics, and proficiency in English.
 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 a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical
theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity,
and productivity.
▪ The school takes prides in its Research Center for Theoretical
Physics (RCTP) established in 1992, which organizes small
international workshops to foster the informal but intense
exchange of ideas and perspectives on outstanding problems in
physics and mathematics.