Lesson 4: Science Education In The understanding the natural world, and

Philippines activities in everyday life.

The Implementation of Science Curriculum Young people are big target populations; we
in the Philippines want to instill science literacy at a young
age. If we start with youth, it becomes
To produce scientific knowledge individuals ingrained and part of their lives. Future
who are responsible decision-makers and careers need a background in scientific
can apply scientific knowledge to look for engagement. We need to create that
solutions to problems of the community. pipeline of new workers that is going to fill
the needs of society and help our state’s
Introduction economy down the road.

The Philippines is trying its best to improve “Getting the facts and being able to discern
the state of science education in the fact from opinion or myth, and then using
country. This lesson will discuss the concept those facts to make a decision— that’s
of science education and will identify some really what science literacy is about”
strategies to promote science education in - (K. Lodl)
the country. One of the strategies is to
establish science schools that will
encourage students to pursue their career in Science Education in Basic and Tertiary
science and technology and to nurture their Education
gifted potentials in science.
In basic education, science education helps
The Concept of Science Education students learn important concepts and facts
that are related to everyday life (Carele &
Science education focuses on teaching, Campo; Meador, ; Worth & Grollman, 2023)
learning, and understanding science. including skills such as:
● Process skills
Teaching Science. It involves developing ● Critical thinking skills
ways on how to effectively teach science. ● Life skills
This means exploring pedagogical theories
and models in helping teachers teach It also develops positive attitude such as:
scientific concepts and processes ● Love for knowledge
effectively. ● Passion for innovative things
● Curiosity to study about nature
Learning Science. It includes both ● Creativity
pedagogy and the most interesting aspect,
which is helping students understand and Science education. It deals with developing
love science. students’ understanding and appreciation of
science ideas and scientific works.
Understanding Science. It implies This is done through offering basic science
developing and applying science-process courses in the General Education
skills and using science literacy in curriculum.
Science Education in the Tertiary Level also have proven to be a beacon of excellence,
focuses on the preparation of science courage, and hope for the country.
teachers, scientists, engineers, and other
professionals in various science related They have brought honor to the Philippines
fields such as engineering, agriculture, through their exemplary achievements in
medicine, and health sciences. various international competitions and
The state provides scholarships to research circles.
encourage more students to pursue science
courses.
Special Science Elementary Schools
Science Schools in the Philippines (SSES) Project

One outstanding program for science The Special Science Elementary Schools
education supported by the government is (SSES) Project is in pursuance to DepEd
the establishment of science schools in Order No. 73 s. 2008, and DepEd Order No.
various parts of the country. 51 s. 2021. This project started in June
2007 with 57 identified elementary schools
There are also several government that participated or were identified as
programs implemented by the Department science elementary schools in the country.
of Education and few private schools for
science education. The subject Science and Health is taught in
Grade 1 with a longer time compared to
other subjects: 70 minutes for Grades 1-3
Philippines Science High Schools and 80 minutes for Grade 4-6.
System (PSHSS)
Quezon City Regional Science High
This is a government program for the gifted School
students in the Philippines. It is a service
institute of the Department of Science and The school was a product of a dream to
Technology (DOST) whose mandate is to establish a special science school for
offer a free scholarship basis for secondary talented students in science and
courses with special emphasis on subjects mathematics.
pertaining to the sciences, with the end-view
of preparing its students for a science The Focus of the curriculum is on science
(Republic Act No. 3661). and technology.

The school maintains a dormitory for all its The school envisions serving as a venue in
students. providing maximum opportunities for
science gifted students to develop spirit
Since the inception, the PSHSS continues inquiry and creativity.
to pursue its vision to develop Filipino
science scholars with scientific minds and The school teaches the basic education
passion for excellence. PSHSS students courses prescribed by the Department of
Education (DepEd) for secondary
education. However, there are additional
subjects in sciences and technology that
students should take.

Manila Science High School

The school was established on October 1,

1963, as the Manila Science High School
(MSHS). It is the first science high school in
the Philippines.

The organization and curriculum of the

school puts more emphasis on science and
mathematics.

MSHS aims to produce scientists with souls

Central Visayan Institute Foundation

It is a 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 pride 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 problems in physics and
mathematics.