This presentation is a based on the paper written about a leading STEM/STEAM school in the Philippines. A pseudonym was used to hide the identity of the institution.

1. Arvin Kim Arnilla
Polaris* Science High School in the
Philippines: A Model for STEAM
Education
STEAM Pedagogy and
Project Design
by
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2. I. The School System
 All basic education institutions are supervised by the
Department of Education
 attached agency of the Department of Science &
Technology
 Polaris Science High School System is an exception

3.  13 campuses all
over the country

4. POLARIS SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM
Chair: DOST Secretary

5. II. Curricular Regulations
POLARIS SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM

6. III. Observable STEAM Components
Specialization
Year (Gr. 12)
Foundation
Years (Gr. 7 &
8)
Advancement
Years (Gr. 9, 10 &
11)
 Curriculum

8. participation in international S&T fairs held abroad
 Student Activities

9. locally-sponsored invention and innovation events

10. PSHS is active in the annual celebration of
“National S&T Week”

11. IV. Exemplary Project
... as an educational approach to learning that uses Science,
Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access
points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical
thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful
risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in
problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work
through the creative process (Education Closet ).

12. Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/979491/teens-winning-invention-sounds-like-sitcom-but-offers-serious-solution
“Pipe-to Manalo-to”

15.  more than 50 years in STEM/STEAM Education
V. Strenght of the PSHS Model
 school of choice for STEM-inclined elementary school
graduating students
 integrated STEM/STEAM curriculum
 participation in local and international S&T exhibitions
 improved access to qualified yet poor students

16.  limited enrollees in all its campuses all over the country
VI. Weaknesses
 susceptible to budgetary contraints which may affect its
operational efficiency  further reduce enrolment/ impair
programs

17.  possibility for PSHS to assist DEPED create a curriculum
integrating courses in science, technology,
engineering, arts and mathematics
VII. Possibilities
 the present form of DEPED STEM curriculum is a list
of self-contained courses
 student output where all disciplines are integrated is
hardly observable

18. VIII. Challenges of its Application
DEPEDDOST-PSHS
improving PSHS as
training ground for future
S&T professionals
 in 13 campuses

19.  STEM/STEAM education requires laboratories & equipment NOT
readily available to most DEPED schools
 PSHS is an elite S&T school w/ more than half a century of
experience in STEM/STEAM Education and strong alumni support
 good STEM/STEAM education to marginalized students  DEPED
SHS STEM is a key

20. kimpoiarnilla@gmail.com
Thank you very much