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Module 4
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY NATION-BUILDING

THE CONCEPT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION Science education will develop a strong foundation for
studying science and for considering science-related careers in
Science education focuses on teaching, learning, and the future.
understanding science.
 This is an investment for the country to develop a
 Teaching science involves developing ways on how to scientifically cultured and literate citizenry.
effectively teach science.
 In tertiary education, science education deals with
 This means exploring pedagogical theories and developing students' understanding and appreciation of
models in helping teachers teach scientific concepts science ideas and scientific works.
and processes effectively.
 This is done through offering basic science courses in
Learning science, on the other hand, includes both pedagogy the General Education curriculum.
and the most interesting aspect, which is helping students
understand and love science. Science education in the tertiary level also focuses on the
preparation of science teachers, scientists, engineers, and
Understanding science implies developing and applying other professionals in various science-related fields such as
science-process skills and using science literacy in engineering, agriculture, medicine, and health sciences.
understanding the natural world and activities in everyday life.
The state provides scholarships to encourage more students to
Getting deeper into the discourse of science education, John pursue science courses.
Dewey (2001) stressed the importance of utilizing the natural
environment to teach students. SCIENCE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Accordingly, nature must indeed furnish its physical One outstanding program for science education supported by
stimuli to provide wealth of meaning through social the government is the establishment of science schools in
activities and thinking. various parts of the country.

 It is not surprising therefore that science education is There are also several government programs implemented by
important. In fact, Marx (1994) opines that science is the Department of Education and few private schools for
going to be one of the most important school subjects science education.
in the future.
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM
Science education is justified by the vast amount of scientific (PSHSS)
knowledge developed in this area that prepares citizens in a
scientifically and technologically driven world. This is a government program for gifted students in the
Philippines.
Science education provides skills and knowledge that are
necessary for a person to live in what Knight (1986) describes It is a service institute of the Department of Science and
as the age of science and to develop a citizenry that will meet Technology (DOST) whose mandate is to offer free scholarship
the goals of science in the society (Tilghman, 2005). basis for secondary course with special emphasis on subjects
pertaining to the sciences, with the end-view of preparing its
Developing a science culture is therefore an immense students for a science career (Republic Act No. 3661). T
responsibility for schools.
 he school maintains a dormitory for all its students.
SCIENCE EDUCATION IN BASIC AND TERTIARY
EDUCATION Since its inception, the PSHSS continues to pursue its vision to
develop Filipino science scholars with scientific minds and
In basic education, science education helps students learn passion for excellence.
important concepts and facts that are related to everyday life
including important skills such as process skills, critical thinking  PSHSS students have proven to be a beacon of
skills, and life skills that are needed in coping up with daily life excellence, courage, and hope for the country.
activities (Chaille & Britain, 2002).
 They have brought honor to the Philippines through their
 Science education also develops positive attitude such exemplary achievements in various international
as: the love for knowledge, passion for innovative things, competitions and research circles.
curiosity to study about nature, and creativity (Lind,
1997).  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.

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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 TOPIC

elementary schools that participated or were identified
as science elementary schools in the country.
SUBTOPIC
 Since its inception, the number have grown to more
than 60 schools nationwide and this is now its sixth
year of implementation. SUBSUBSUB
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The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped List 2
with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values. List 3

1. Its mission is to provide a learning environment to

science-inclined children through a special curriculum VIDEO
that recognizes the multiple intelligences of the
learners;
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2. promote the development of lifelong learning skills;

3. and foster the holistic development of the learners. SUBSUBSUB

The subject Science and Health is taught in Grade 1 with a

longer time compared to other subjects: PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION

 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 (PTA).

 The school is under the Department of Education.

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