Science Education in the Philippines

Science Education in the Philippines

by: Ms. Michelle Velasco

Multiple Choice

Science includes ideas, theories, and all available systematic explanations and observations about the natural and physical world.

• Science as an idea

• Science as a body of knowledge

• Science as an intellectual activity

• Science as a personal and social activity

Multiple Choice

The Balik Scientist Program was created to encourage Filipino scientists abroad to come home and work in the Philippines, and conduct research and projects with other Filipino scientists.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The Philippine Science High School was the first science high school in the country that was established in 1963 which aims to produce scientists.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

One of the focuses in science education is learning science, which includes pedagogical theories and models in helping teachers teach scientific concepts and processes effectively.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Science Education Project (SEP) was created in the 1960s to help improve Science and Mathematics teachers, textbooks, and equipment.

• TRUE

• FALSE

​READING THE SELECTED ARTICLES

​Article 1: “Teaching Science in the Philippines: Why and How We Can Do Better” by Rafael Ambag (August 3, 2020).

Set A Questions

1. What were the experiences of Mr. Ambag when he was a student in a public school?

2. What are the factors that can be attributed to the low performance of Filipino students in reading comprehension, science, and mathematics during the 2018 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)?

3. What makes science interesting to Mr. Ambag?

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​READING THE SELECTED ARTICLES

​Article 2.Science Education in the Philippines: Challenges and Prospects. Framework for Philippine Science Teacher Education. (2011), DOST-SEI & P-NISMED, Manila

Set B Questions

1. What are the realities between science teachers and students?

2. What are the challenges faced by science education in the Philippines?

3. Cite significant key points pertaining to BEED Curriculum with emphasis on science subjects.

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