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Lesson 3 – Science Education in the
Philippines
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.
- Provides skills and knowledge that
are necessary for a person to live in
the age of 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.
John Dewey – he stressed the importance
of utilizing the natural environment to teach
students.
Basic Education
- Science education helps students
learn important concepts and facts
that are related to everyday life.
- Science education will develop a
strong foundation for studying
science and for considering science-
related careers in the future.
Tertiary Education
- Science education deals with
developing students’ understanding
and appreciation of science ideas
and scientific works.
- Science education also focuses on
the preparation of science teachers,
scientists, engineers and other
professionals in various science-
related fields.
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.
Republic Act No. 3661
- It is an Act of Establishing the
Philippine Science High School
Philippine Science High School System
- This is a government program for
gifted students in the Philippines. It
is a service institute of the
Department of Science and
Technology whose mandate is to
offer free scholarship basis for
secondary course.
- Continues to pursue its vision to
develop Filipino science scholars
with scientific minds and passion for
excellence.
Philippine Science High School
- It was founded in 1964. It is located
in Diliman, Quezon City, beside the
Office of the Obdusman.
Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES)
Project
- Aims to develop Filipino children
equipped with scientific and
technological knowledge, skills, and
values.
Quezon City Regional High School
- The school was established on
September 17, 1967. Originally, it
was named Quezon City Science
High School.
- The school was a product of a dream
to establish a special science school
for talented students in science and
mathematics.
Manila Science High School
- Established on October 1, 1963. It
was 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.
 - The oldest school which has been
Manila Science High School Admission Test established during the Spanish Era
(MSAT)
University of the Philippines
- The school administers an entrance
- Focuses on natural center for marine
exam for students who wish to
services, fisheries, and other related
enroll.
courses under science and
- The MSAT has five parts: aptitude in
technology.
science, aptitude test in
mathematics, problem-solving test
in science, problem-solving test in
mathematics, and proficiency in
English.
Central Visayan Institute Foundation
- It is the home and pioneer of the
prominent school-based innovation
known as the Dynamic Learning
Program (DLP)
Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)
- Is a synthesis of classical and
modern pedagogical theories
adapted to foster the highest level
of learning, creativity, and
productivity.
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 physics and math.
University of Santo Tomas