Science education in the Philippines focuses on teaching, learning, and understanding science. It is considered important for developing a scientifically literate citizenry and preparing students for careers in science and technology. Some key programs that support science education in the Philippines include the Philippine Science High School System, Special Science Elementary Schools Project, and other specialized science schools such as Quezon City Regional Science High School, Manila Science High School, and Central Visayan Institute Foundation.

1. SCIENCE EDUCATION IN
THE PHILIPPINES

2. 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 - includes both pedagogy and
the most interesting aspect, which is helping
students understand and love science.

3. THE CONCEPT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
➢Understanding Science –implies developing and
applying science-process skills and using science
literacy in understanding the natural world and
activities in everyday life.

4. ❖ Some Definition of Terms:

5. THE CONCEPT 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.

6. IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE
EDUCATION SCIENCE
• 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 the age of science and
to develop a citizenry that will meet the goals of science
in the society.
➢Therefore, developing a SCIENCE CULTURE is an immense
responsibility for schools.

7. SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
❖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 attitudes
such: love for knowledge, passion for innovative
things, curiosity to study about nature, and creativity.

8. SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
❖BASIC EDUCATION
• 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.

9. SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND
TERTIARY EDUCATION
❖TERTIARY EDUCATION
• Science education deals with developing students’
understanding and appreciation of science ideas &
scientific works.
➢This is done through offering basic science courses
in the General Education curriculum.
• The state also provides scholarships to encourage
more students to pursue science courses.

10. 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)
▪ Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project
▪ Quezon City Regional Science High School
▪ Manila Science High School
▪ Central Visayan Institute Foundation

11. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)
• government program for gifted students in the country.
• under DOST, offering free scholarship for the secondary
course with special emphasis to science subjects.
• with end view of preparing its students for a science
career (RA No. 3661)
• provides a dormitory for students.
• continues to pursue its vision to develop Filipino science
scholars with scientific minds and passion for
excellence.

12. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)

13. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES)
Project
• in pursuant to DepEd Order No. 73 s. 2008, and
DepEd Order No. 51 s. 2010.
• started in 2007 with 57 identified elementary schools as
science elementary schools in the country.
• SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children
equipped with scientific and technological knowledge,
skills and values

14. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES)
Project
❑ MISSION:
• 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;
• foster the holistic development of the learners.

15. Lifelong learning skills
1. Creativity
2. Problem solving
3. Critical thinking
4. Leadership
5. Communication
6. Cooperation
7. Information management
8. Adaptability
9. Curiosity
10. Reflection

16. Multiple Intelligences Theory
by Howard Gardner

17. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES)
Project
• The subject Science and Health is taught in Grade
I with longer time compared to other subjects
• 70 minutes for Grade I – III and 80 minutes for
Grade IV to VI.
• Curriculum also utilizes different instructional
approaches that address the learning styles and
needs of the learners like the use of investigatory
projects

18. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Quezon City Regional Science High School
• established on September 17, 1967
• originally, it was named Quezon City Science High
School.
• turned into a regional science high school for the
National Capital Region in 1999.
• curriculum is focused on science and technology.
• additional subjects in science and technology that
students should take.
• venue in providing maximum opportunities to
develop spirit of inquiry and creativity.

19. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Quezon City Regional Science High School

20. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Manila Science High School
• established on October 1, 1963 as the Manila
Science High School (MSHS).
• first science high school in the Philippines.
• the organization and curriculum puts more emphasis
on Science and Mathematics.
• aims to produce scientists with souls.
• Humanities courses and other electives are included
in the curriculum.
• encouraged to participate in various extracurricular
activities.

21. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Manila Science High School

22. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Central Visayan Institute Foundation
• It is the home and pioneer of the prominent school-based
innovation known as the 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.
• The school takes pride in its Research Center for
Theoretical Physics (RCTP) establish in 1992, which
organizes small international workshops.

23. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
➢Central Visayan Institute Foundation

24. SUMMARY
➢Science education deals with the teaching and
learning of science and in helping the public develop
science literacy.
➢This is important in the promotion and development of
science and technology in the country.
➢Science education deals with the development of
people in science, which is the heart of science,
technology and society.

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