QUIRINO STATE UNIVERSITY

MADDELA CAMPUS
Maddela, 3404 Quirino

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

SELF- PACED
LEARNING MODULE
IN GE 7
(Science, Technology & Society)

Prepared by:
CHARMAINE RUTH G. ABELLA
Subject Instructor

Module 3b Science Education in the Philippines

VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the needs of Quirino
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

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MADDELA CAMPUS
Maddela, 3404 Quirino

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

Competencies 1. Discuss the concept of science education; and

2. Identify science schools established to promote science education in
the Philippines
Discussion 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

Science education focuses on teaching, learning, and understanding

science. 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.
Learning science, on the other hand, includes both pedagogy and the
most interesting aspect, 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.

Getting deeper into the discourse of science education, John Dewey (2001)
stressed the importance of utilizing the natural environment to teach
students. Accordingly, nature must indeed furnish its physical stimuli to
provide wealth of meaning through social activities and thinking. It is not
surprising therefore that science education is important. In fact, Marx
(1994) opines that science is going to be one of the most important school
subjects in the future.

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. Science education provides skills and
knowledge that are necessary for a person to live in what Knight (1986)
describes as the age of science and to develop a citizenry that will meet
the goals of science in the society (Tilghman, 2005). Developing a science
culture is therefore an immense responsibility for schools.

Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education

In basic education, science education helps students learn important

VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the needs of Quirino
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

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MADDELA CAMPUS
Maddela, 3404 Quirino

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

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). Science education will develop a strong
foundation for studying science and for considering science-related
careers in the future. This is an investment for the country to develop a
scientifically cultured and literate citizenry.

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
school maintains a dormitory for all its students.

Since its inception, the PSHSS continues to pursue its vision to develop
Filipino science scholars with scientific minds and passion for excellence.
PSHSS students have proven to be a beacon of excellence, courage, and

VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the needs of Quirino
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

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MADDELA CAMPUS
Maddela, 3404 Quirino

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

hope for the country. They have brought honor to the Philippines through
their exemplary achievements in various international competitions and
research circles. When the students graduate from the school, they are
expected to pursue degrees in science and technology at various colleges
and universities locally or abroad.

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. Since its inception, the number have grown to more than 60
schools nationwide and this is now its sixth year of implementation.

The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped with

scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values. Its mission is to:
 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.

The subject Science and Health is taught in Grade I with a longer time
compared to other subjects: 70 minutes for Grades I to III and 80 minutes
for Grades IV to VI. The curriculum also utilizes different instructional
approaches that address the learning styles and needs of the learners like
the use of investigatory projects.

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 focus of the curriculum is on
science and technology. The school still teaches the basic education
courses prescribed by the Department of Education (DepEd) for secondary
education. However, there are additional subjects in sciences and
technology that students should take. 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
VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the needs of Quirino
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

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MADDELA CAMPUS
Maddela, 3404 Quirino

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(PTA). The school is under the Department of Education.

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. In
order to do this, humanities courses and other electives are included in
their curriculum. Students are also encouraged to participate in various
extracurricular activities. The school administers an 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. The school prides itself from
producing outstanding alumni and for winning various national
competitions.

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 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 outstanding problems in physics and mathematics.

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VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the needs of Quirino
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

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MADDELA CAMPUS
Maddela, 3404 Quirino

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

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VISION MISSION
The leading center for academic and technological excellence Develop competent and morally upright professionals and generate
and prime catalyst for a progressive and sustainable Quirino appropriate knowledge and technologies to meet the needs of Quirino
Province and Southern Cagayan Valley. Province and Southern Cagayan Valley.

“Molding Minds, Shaping Future”

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