CHAPTER II : SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

1. What other government projects and programs are available for science education in the
Philippines?
S&T Manpower Development Programs
a) S&T Scholarship under R.A. 7687 or S&T
Scholarship Act of 1994 (S&T Scholarship Program A)
b) DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship (Formerly Project 5801 or S&T Scholarship Program
B)
c) Junior Level Assistance Program (JLAP)
d) BS Scholarships in Science Education
e) S&T Human Resource Development Planning

Capability Building in Research & Manpower Assessment

a. Assessment of Scientific and Technological Manpower Resources
b. Development of Databases Relevant to S&T and Science Education
c. Research Activities for Manpower Development and Planning
d. Science and Technology Education Network (STEdNet)
e. Benchmarking for the Improvement of S&T Education
f. Philippine Participation in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study-
Repeat (TIMSS-R)

Strengthening Institutional Capabilities

a. Project Rescue Initiatives for Science Education (RISE)
b. Faculty/Staff Development Program for Teacher Educators of the Regional Science
Teaching Centers or RSTCs (Residential Program)
c. Alternative Approach to Faculty Development Program (Distance Education)
d. Master's Program for Faculty Members of Selected Teacher Education Institutions
e. Mobile Information Technology Classroom
f. Development of Computer-Based Teaching Modules in Science and Mathematics
g. Project Mindanao Upgrading of Science Teachers (MUST)

Promotion of S&T Culture

A. Philippine Mathematical Olympiad
B. Philippine Physics Olympiad
C. Intel Philippine Science Fair
D. Philippine Participation in International Competitions in Science and Mathematics
such as the International Mathematics Olympiad, Australian Mathematics
Competition, Asian Pacific Mathematics
E. Philippine Participation in International Competitions in Science and Mathematics
such as the International Mathematics Olympiad, Australian Mathematics
Competition, Asian Pacific Mathematics
F. Olympiad, SEAMEO Mathematics Olympiad, International Science and Engineering
Fair (ISEF) and SEARCC International Software Competition
G. National Science Club Month Celebration
2. Are there private schools with outstanding science education programs? Identify and compare
their science education programs with public science schools.

✓ University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Cebu

✓ Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
✓ University of San Agustin, Iloilo City, Iloilo
✓ Centro Escolar University, Manila
✓ Far Eastern University, Manila
✓ De La Salle University, Manila
✓ San Pedro College, Davao City, Davao
✓ Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
✓ University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Cebu
✓ Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Davao
✓ University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Negros Oriental
✓ St. Louis University, Baguio City, Benguet
✓ Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
✓ Philippine Christian University, Manila
✓ De La Salle University, Dasmarinas City, Cavite
✓ Adamson University, Manila
✓ Mapua University, Manila
✓ St. Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

A private school is autonomous and generates its own funding through various sources like student tuition, private
grants and endowments. A public school is government funded and all students attend free of cost.

Some schools have their different way of educating or different way of teaching their students.
But the private schools have more complete facilities such as laboratory and more compared to
the public schools. It depends on the way of their teaching quality.
Because of funding from several sources, private schools may teach above and beyond the standard curriculum, may
cater to a specific kind of students (gifted, special needs, specific religion/language) or have an alternative
curriculum like art, drama, technology etc. Public schools have to adhere to the curriculum charted out by the
district, and cannot deny admission to any child within the residential school zone.

There are several preconceived notions regarding private and public schools. Private schools are often assumed to
be very expensive, elitist and a better bet for admission to good colleges. Public schools are often thought of as
shoddy, less disciplined and low-grade curriculum. This comparison offers a fair insight into both schools for parents
to make an informed decision.

3. What is your understanding of indigenous science?

My understanding of indigenous science is the science practiced by older civilizations or

by the indigenous people. That is science they are applying to their day-to-day lives like
in agriculture, medicine and nature.
4. What are examples of indigenous science practices?

Some examples of indigenous science practices are generating irrigation system, using
herbal medicine, preserving foods, predicting the weather, knowing the what is the time
of the day, being able to select good seeds for crops and creating and inventing tools to
be used in their daily lives.

5. Why do some people believe in indigenous science?

Some people believe in indigenous science primarily due to cultural inheritance. Since
they believe in science as working, means it is effective and doable. Like for examples in
herbal medicine, Malunggay coffee and milk right now is being commercially produced
that gives more production of milk for breastfeeding mother. And another thing is the
preserving using vinegar in our foods like paksiw which increases the shelf life of the
foods.

6. Do you think indigenous science should be considered science?

Yes, of course through indigenous sciences modern sciences make predictions and
preliminary investigations. Such as irrigation, food preservation and weather broadcasting that
we still use today that we only improved upon.

7. What is the role of indigenous science in the development of science and technology?
Indigenous science plays a vital role in the development and influences our current
science and technology. We are actually using many of their science in our day-to-day
living. At this point of our present lives, it innovates on the knowledge, they learned to
improve their way of living and adapt to changing living conditions, same as today we
still come up with the idea of reproducing and improving inventions from the past
generations to collaborate with the new and latest science and technology.

8. How do you describe your school?

My School, ICCT Colleges, offers a learning to a student’s most special My School, ICCT
Colleges, offers learning to a student’s most special as a field of technology. The ICCT
Colleges is a private college school. It provides insight into how technology affects our
society. The level of teaching in ICCT I can say is fine. They have been able to impart to a
student the knowledge that he should know especially in modern times. Also, they offer
globally competitive programs and producing quality graduates ready for the global job
market, who are equip with creative thinking tools and technical competences.

9. Are there any projects of your school that involves society and technology? Give us an
explanation.

As ICCT Colleges, stated in their mission, to prepare students for the manifold demands of
technological efficiency needed in the fields of Information & Communication Technology, the
Health Sciences and the various disciplines of educational pursuits through research, advance
studies, and international linkages; and to temper this training with the inculcation of genuine
love for work and the virtues of a value-based individual.
 "A Bottle of Care" Project

Bring empty PLASTIC BOTTLES to support our Charity Fund Raising Projects: Libreng
Gamutan sa ICCT, Gift Giving Project, Treep ko 'toh! Tree Planting Program, and WSMP
Projects.

10. What Science school you want to go to and why?

If I will be given a chance to choose what Science School. I will choose Centro Escolar
University, Manila. The School of Science and Technology seeks to develop the logical, creative, and
critical thinking skills of its students to improve and enhance their scientific and technological skills,
to strengthen their aesthetic and cultural values; and thus, prepare them to become productive and
world-class professionals. Ultimately, they will be empowered to contribute to the quality of life of
the world.

Students gain understanding of scientific concepts, principles and applications through

instruction, research, and community involvement. They are trained in analytical thinking, problem
solving, and communication, empowered to make a difference in any work setting, laboratory,
school, hospital or corporation. They are oriented and exposed to global issues to prepare them to
assume leadership roles in their chosen field.

The School of Science and Technology is committed to be a strong arm of the university in
fostering excellence in the pursuit of knowledge while engendering personal integrity and social
responsibility. In line with CEU’s mission, the School of Science and Technology seeks for its
clientele the following objectives:

1. To develop scientific, technical and vocational skills with world-class competency

2. To be empowered with logical, critical, and creative thinking skills;
3. To appreciate, value, and live out man’s desirable potentialities, and
4. To become versatile and productive citizens in the global society.

1. Narrate the science-related issues and problems in the country.

For my own point of view, there are several problems relating to science in our country
are the lack of resources. Especially when in terms of technology, insufficient ICT
facilities most in public schools. The inability to further experience science outside the
textbooks greatly diminishes the impact of building interest in science from our students
like me. Having an actual activities and laboratories like seeing cells under a microscope
is quite different from just looking at an image. At this stage that we are now facing
pandemic, it worsens the situation for the students to go outside have field trips to visit
museums or zoos to provide sensory experiences of science. Having a realistic, evidence
and actual act of science helps a student to be more attractive in having the idea how
science works around him/her.
2. Identify science and technology policies that could be adapted or implemented in the
Philippines.

In my own view the science and technology policy that could be adapted or
implemented in our country is in policies on internet accessibility. This are very much
needed, so that the information is very transparent and accessible. I know that it is
ongoing and on process, but I think that I should be implemented and used properly.
And also, the Data Privacy of each and every one of us should be secure and must
implemented correctly since all of our personal details are now put in a digital record in
which have some sensitive information about ourselves that might be use in illegal
purposes.

3. Identify Filipino indigenous knowledge.

Indigenous knowledge can be broadly defined as the knowledge that an indigenous (local) community
accumulates over generations of living in a particular environment.

Indigenous forestry knowledge systems largely encompass local technologies, innovations, know-how,
skills, practices and beliefs uniting local people to conserve forest resources and their cultural values.

This knowledge is not limited to know-how, skills, innovations, practices, processes, learning and
teaching, but also includes knowledge that is associated with biodiversity, traditional lifestyles and
natural resources

➢ predicting weather conditions and seasons using knowledge in observing

animals' behavior and celestial bodies
➢ using herbal medicine
➢ preserving foods
➢ classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on cultural
properties
➢ preserving and selecting good seeds for planting
➢ using indigenous technology in daily lives
➢ building local imigation systems
➢ classifying different types of soil for planting based on cultural properties;
producing wines and juices from tropical fruits
➢ keeping the custom of growing plants and vegetables in the yard.

4. Research on the connection of indigenous knowledge to science and technology.

The connection of indigenous knowledge to science and technology has great impact
throughout history. Indigenous peoples have been responsible for the development of
many technologies and have substantially contributed to science.

Indigenous science incorporates traditional knowledge and Indigenous perspectives, while non-
Indigenous scientific approaches are commonly recognized as Western science. Together, they
contribute substantially to modern science.

Although the value of integrating Indigenous science with Western science has been recognized,
we have only begun to scratch the surface of its benefits.
 Indigenous perspectives are holistic and founded upon interconnectedness, reciprocity and the
utmost respect for nature.
In particular, when it comes to understanding ecological relationships and natural resource
management, indigenous knowledge has played a huge role in providing cumulative wisdom
passed on from generation to generation. This kind of knowledge is specifically called Traditional
Ecological Knowledge

Personally, I believe the collaboration between “modern science” and indigenous knowledge is
extremely beneficial to understanding a phenomenon fully. We cannot ignore the knowledge of
those who have pioneered and understood environmental changes throughout the generations. It
is crucial to understand the world with these cultural perspectives and wisdom gained from real-
life first-hand experiences by the indigenous people.

5. Make a poster about the indigenous knowledge connection to science and technology.