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Science Education in The Philippines

1. This document discusses science education in the Philippines. It covers the concept of science education, focusing on teaching, learning, and understanding science. 2. It also describes several science schools in the Philippines, including the Philippine Science High School system, Quezon City Regional Science High School, Manila Science High School, Special Science Elementary Schools Project, and Special Science Classes. 3. The goals of science education are to help students learn important science concepts and skills, develop a positive attitude and love of knowledge, and prepare students for careers in science and related fields.

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Science Education in The Philippines

1. This document discusses science education in the Philippines. It covers the concept of science education, focusing on teaching, learning, and understanding science. 2. It also describes several science schools in the Philippines, including the Philippine Science High School system, Quezon City Regional Science High School, Manila Science High School, Special Science Elementary Schools Project, and Special Science Classes. 3. The goals of science education are to help students learn important science concepts and skills, develop a positive attitude and love of knowledge, and prepare students for careers in science and related fields.

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Republic of the Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines


CABIAO Campus
Cabiao, Nueva Ecija 3107

1. Science Education in
the Philippines
Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque
Science Instructor
1.1 The Concept of Science Education
- focuses on teaching, learning & understanding
science
- Teaching:
→ explore pedagogical theories & models
- Learning:
→ pedagogy
→ understand & love science

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.1 The Concept of Science Education
“Understanding science implies developing &
applying science process skills and using scientific
literacy* in understanding the natural world & activities
in daily life.”
→ utilize the natural
environment to teach (J. Dewey)
→ Marx (1994): science
as one of the most important subject
of the future
STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque
1.1 The Concept of Science Education
- “provides skills & knowledge necessary for a
person to live in the age of science (Knight, 1986).”
- “develop a citizenry that will meet the goals of
science in the society (Tilghman, 2005).”

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.1a Science Education in Basic Ed.
- helps students learn important concepts & facts
that are related to everyday life
→ skills:
- process
- critical thinking
- life
- positive attitude
→ love for knowledge
→ passion for innovative things
→ curiosity to study about nature
STS: Unit I (Chapter 3)
→ creativity Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque
1.1a Science Education in Basic Ed.
- develops strong foundation for:
→ studying science
→ considering science-related careers in the
future

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.1a Science Education in Tertiary Ed.
- deals with developing students’ understanding &
appreciation of science ideas & science works
→ GE courses
- prepares students majoring in science & other
related fields
→ DOST scholarship

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.2 Science Schools in the Phil.
a) Pisay (PSHSS)
b) Kisay (QCRSHS)
c) MaSci (MSHS)
d) SSES Project
e) SSC / STE / LHS

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.2a Philippine Sci. HS System

- RA 3661: An Act to Establish PSHS


→ DOST
- dormitory / travel allowance
- stipend
- sci. & tech. electives
- science (related) degree only for tertiary level

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


3.2a Philippine Sci. HS System

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.2b Quezon City Regional Sci. HS
- DepED
→ Sep. 1967
→ 1999
- sci. & tech. electives
- Alumni:
→ Tonisito Umali
→ Mikaela Fudolig

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.2c Manila Sci. HS
- Municipal Resolution 426
→ DepED
- 1st Sci. HS of the country
(October 1, 1963)
- “scientists with soul”
- humanities for elective
- Alumni
→ Michael V
→ Tuesday Vargas
→ Alvin Patrimonio
STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque
1.2d Special Sci. Elem. Schools Proj.
- June 2007
→ 57 pilot schools
- DepED Order No. 73, s. 2008 &
DepED Order No. 51, s. 2010
- Science
→ Gr. 1 – 3: 70 min
→ Gr. 4 – 6: 80 min
- IP: Investigatory Project

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque


1.2d Special Sci. Elem. Schools Proj.
- provide learning
environment to science-
inclined children through a
special curriculum that
recognizes the learners MIs
- promote the
development of lifelong
learning skills
- foster the learner’s
holistic development
STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque
1.2e Special Sci. Class / Sci., Tech. &
Eng’g. Class / Laboratory HS

STS: Unit I (Chapter 3) Reyes, VinCENT Paul Roque

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