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Objectives
Discuss the concept of science education;
and

Identify science schools established to

promote science education in the
Philippines

The Concept of Science

Education Science Education in Basic
Teaching Science and Tertiary Education
Ø developing ways on how to effectively teach
Basic Education
science
Ø Important skills: critical thinking, life skills.
Learning Science
Ø Develop positive attitude: love for knowledge,
Ø includes both pedagogy and the most interesting
passion for innovative things, curiosity to study
aspect.
about nature, and creativity.
Understanding Science
Ø Develop strong foundation for studying science
Ø developing and applying science-process skills
and considering related careers in the future.
and using literacy in understanding the natural
world and activities in everyday life.

Science Schools in the

Tertiary Education
Ø Deals with developing students understanding
and appreciation of science ideas and scientific
works.
Ø Provides scholarships to encourage more
students to pursue science courses.
Philippines
One outstanding program for science
education supported by the government is the
establishment of science schools in various parts
of the country.

1

Philippine Science High School
System (PSHSS)
Government program for gifted students
Its vision is to develop Filipino science scholars
with scientific minds and passion for excellence.
SSES Mission
Provide a learning environment to science
inclined children through a special curriculum
that recognizes the multiple intelligence of the
learners;
Promote the development of lifelong learning
skills; and
Foster holistic development
Manila Science High School
October 1, 1963
First Science High School
Aims to produce scientist with souls (humanities
courses and other electives)
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Special Science Elementary
Schools (SSES) Project
DepEd order No. 73 s. 2008, and DepEd Order N0.
51 s. 2010.
Started June 2007 with 57 identified elementary
schools that participated or were identified as
science elementary schools in the country.
Quezon City Regional Science
High School
September 17, 1967
Quezon City Science High School
It was turned into regional science high school for
the National Capital Region in 1999.
The school envisions to serve as a venue in
providing maximum opportunities for science-
gifted students to develop spirit of inquiry and
creativity.
MSAT (Manila Science High
School Admission Test)
Aptitude in science
Aptitude in mathematics
Problem-solving test in science
Problem-solving test in mathematics
Proficiency in Test
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Bicol Regional Science High

Central Visayan Institute School
Foundation
DECS Order No. 69, series of 1993.
Dynamic Learning Program
Started in 1994 in Ligao City
DLP is a synthesis of classical and modern
pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest
level of learning, creativity, and productivity.

Philippine Science High School

Bicol Region Campus

Founded in 1998
Goa, Camarines Sur

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