Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
IM No.:IM-GE STS-1ST SEM-2022-2023

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Bayombong Campus

DEGREE PROGRAM CAS/BSAB/BSCE COURSE NO. GE STS

/BAS/BSAF
/BSFish
SPECIALIZATION COURSE TITLE SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY
YEAR LEVEL 1&2 TIME FRAME 3 HOURS WK NO. 6 IM NO. 4

I. UNIT TITLE/CHAPTER TITLE: Chapter I – GENERAL CONCEPTS & STS HISTORICAL

DEVELOPMENTS

II. LESSON TITLE: Lesson 4 – Science Education in the Philippines

III. LESSON OVERVIEW

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 improve 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.

IV. DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the lesson students should be able to:
1. discuss the concept of science education
2. identify science schools established to promote science education in the Philippines

V. LESSON CONTENT : Lesson 4

- The Concept of Science Education
- Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education
- Science Schools in the Philippines
VI. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
The Concept of Science Education
ü Science education focuses on teaching, learning, and
understanding science.
ü Teaching science involves developing ways on how to
effectively teach science. This means exploring
pedagogical theories and models in helping teachers
teach scientific concepts and processes effectively.
ü Learning science, on the other hand includes both
pedagogy and the most interesting aspect, which is
helping students understand and love science.
ü Understanding science implies developing and applying science-process skills and using science
literacy in understanding the natural world and activities in everyday life.
ü Science education is justified by the vast amount of scientific knowledge developed in this area
that prepares citizens in a scientifically and technologically driven world.
ü Developing a science culture is an immense responsibility of schools.
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 including important skills such as
process skills, critical thinking skills, and life skills that
are needed in coping up with daily life activities.
§ Science education also develops positive attitude
such as: the love for knowledge, passion for
innovative things, curiosity to study about nature, and
creativity.

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§ Science education will develop a strong foundation for studying science and for considering
science-related careers in the future.
In tertiary science, science education deals with developing students’ understanding and appreciation
of science ideas and scientific work through offering basic science courses in the General Education
curriculum. In this level, it 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.

a. Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)

ü This is a government program for gifted students in the
Philippines.
ü It is a service institute of the Department of Science and
Technology
ü The school maintains a dormitory for all its students
ü Its vision is to develop Filipino science scholars with scientific
minds and passion for excellence
ü PSHSS students have brought honor to the Philippines through
their exemplary achievements in various international competitions and research circles.
ü PSHSS high school graduates are expected to pursue degrees in S&T at various colleges and
universities locally or abroad.
b. Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project
o This project is in pursuance to DepEd Order No.73 s.2008
and DepEd Order No. 51, s. 2010.
o Started June 2007 with 57 identified elementary schools to
be in the project
o Since its inception, it has increased to more than 60 schools
nationwide
o Aims to develop Filipino children equipped with scientific and
technological knowledge.
o Missions:
-provide a learning environment to science-inclined children
through a special curriculum that recognizes the multiple
intelligences of the learners,
-promote the development of lifelong learning skills; and
-foster the holistic development of the learners
o Science and Health is taught in Grade 1 with a longer time
compared to other subjects (70 minutes for Gr. I to III and 80
minutes for Gr. IV to VI)
o Curriculum in said schools utilizes different instructional
approaches that address the learning styles and needs of
the learners (use of investigatory projects)
c. Quezon City Regional Science High School
Ø Established on Sept. 17, 1967
Ø Originally Quezon City Science High School and was
turned as Regional Science HS in 1999
Ø Product of a dream to establish a special science school
for talented students in science and mathematics
Ø Focus on S & T
Ø Additional subjects in S & T
Ø Serve as a venue in providing maximum opportunities for
science-gifted students to develop spirit of inquiry and
creativity
Ø School is supported by the local government unit (LGU)
and by the Parent and Teachers Association (PTA)
d. Manila Science High School
Established Oct. 1, 1963
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1st Science High School in the Philippines

More emphasis on science and math
Aims to produce scientists with souls by including
humanities and elective courses in the curriculum and are
also encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities
Entrance exams are administered Manila Science High
School Admission Test (MSAT) with 5 parts: aptitude test
in science, aptitude testn in math, problem-solving test in
science, problem-solving test in math and proficiency in English
Organized outstanding alumni and those who won various competitions
e. Central Visayan Institute Foundation
• Home and pioneer of the prominent school-based
innovation – Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)
• DLP is a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical
theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning,
creativity and productivity
• Established Research Center for Theoretical Physics
(RCTP) in 1992 that organizes small international
workshops to foster the informal but intense exchange of
ideas and perspectives on outstanding problems in
physics and mathematics
Lesson Summary
§ Science education deals with the teaching and learning of science and in helping the public develop
science literacy
§ Science education deals with the development of people in science, which is the heart of STS.
§ To promote science education, science schools were established to develop gifted students in science
and mathematics.

VII. ASSIGNMENT
What are other government projects and programs are available for science education in the Philippines?

VIII. EVALUATION
Are there private schools with outstanding science education program? Support your answer. Identify
and compare their science education programs with public science schools. (10 points)
Discuss science education related issues and problems in the country. If you are given the authority to
solve or chair an education committee, how do you address said issue? What policy/policies are you
going to propose/implement? (10 points)

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Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
IM No.:IM-GE STS-1ST SEM-2022-2023

STS Instructors/Professors from the CAS – Natural Sciences Department

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