2.
0 Intended Learning Outcomes and Topics
Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, you are expected to
1. discuss the role of science and technology in
Philippine nation-building and
2. evaluate the government policies pertaining to
science and technology in terms of Philippine The National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)
contributions to nation-building. clustered these policies into four, namely:
Topics 1. Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International
Policies and Governance
The following are the topics of Module 2:
2. Physics, Engineering and Industrial Research, Earth
and Space Sciences, and Mathematics
1. Science and Technologies in Various Periods 3. Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2. Philippine Government Policies on Science and 4. Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry
Technology
2. 2 Philippine Government Policies on Science and
Technology
Introduction
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This topic tackles the different government agencies, projects, DOST Projects
and science institutions that offer and implement to young
learners who are willing to become scientists, researchers, and There are also other existing programs supported by the
other related professions in the field of sciences. By Philippine government through the Department of Science and
introducing the definitions and functions of each term, it Technology (DOST).
explores and introduces the different functions of the Philippine
policies implemented only for Science institutions and nurtures Some of these projects are the following:
the learners to become an effective Science professional. Let
us be guided by our ILOs. Providing funds for basic research and patents
related to science and technology
Intended Learning Outcomes Providing scholarships for undergraduate and
graduate studies of students in the field of science and
At the end of the discussion, you are expected to
technology
Establishing more branches of the Philippine Science
1. discuss the role of science and technology in High School System
Philippine nation-building and Balik Scientist Program to encourage Filipino
2. evaluate the government policies pertaining to scientists abroad to come home and work in the
science and technology in terms of Philippine Philippines
contributions to nation-building. Developing science and technology parks in
academic campuses to encourage academe and industry
Discussion partnerships
Philippine Government The establishment of the National Science Complex
and National Engineering Complex within the University of
The Philippine government introduced and implemented the Philippines campus in Diliman.
several programs, projects, and policies to boost the area of
science and technology. The goal is to prepare the whole
country and its people to meet the demands of a
technologically driven world and capacitate the people to live in
a world driven by science.
1. The Institute for Information Infrastructure
Development that will direct projects in information
technology, energy, e-government and e-education; and
2. The Institute for Health Innovation and Translational
Medicine that will direct projects in health care through
strategic technology, delivery and training, to improve
diagnosis, treatment and health services delivery in the
ten major causes of morbidity and mortality in the
The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering Philippines, such as asthma, diabetes, tuberculosis,
(PAASE, 2008) identified several capacity-building programs dengue and diarrhea.
such as:
Establishment of national centers of excellence;
Manpower and institutional development programs,
such as the Engineering and Science Education Program
(ESEP) to produce more Ph.D. graduates in science and
engineering
Establishment of regional centers to support specific
OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF THE PCARI PROJECT
industries;
Establishment of science and technology business
The PCARI Project:
centers to assist, advise, and incubate technopreneurship
ventures; and
Strengthen science education at an early stage Involves scholarship, training and research;
through the Philippine Science High School system. Focuses on two fields: information infrastructure
development (IID) and health innovation and translational
medicine (HITM);
Provides opportunities for direct collaboration
between Philippine faculty-researchers and UC-based
experts in order to build research capabilities and
infrastructure in Philippine universities and colleges;
Attracts the best and the brightest with full support for
research, which includes modern equipment, attendance
in conferences and state-of-the-art laboratories; and
Addresses important problems of society using the
best technologies, including the development of
Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (PCARI)
technologies close to commercialization.
The Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes
(PCARI) Project is a new approach to enhance the skills and BENEFITS OF THE PCARI PROJECT
expertise of faculty and staff of Philippine universities and
colleges, through scholarships, training, and research Jobs in new competitive high-value-added industries
partnerships with top-notch research universities in California, and related support services in information infrastructure
USA, in the priority areas of information infrastructure in support of disaster risk management and response,
development (IID) and health innovation and translational energy generation monitoring, e-governance, water
medicine (HITM). resources management, monitoring of civil infrastructures,
Information infrastructure development refers to the among others
technological and human components, networks, systems, and
processes that contribute to the creation, flow or exchange, Affordable and efficient diagnostic kits, medical
processing and management of electronic information devices and inexpensive drugs and the creation of jobs to
(adapted from Braa et al., 2007). produce such to improve the diagnosis and treatment of
Health innovation and translational medicine refers to the the ten highest causes of mortality and morbidity in the
bench-to-bedside translation of basic scientific research to Philippines, such as dengue, asthma, diabetes,
practicable diagnostic procedures and therapies with tuberculosis
meaningful improvements to physical, mental or social health
outcomes (adapted from Zerhouni, 2005). Increase in the number of faculty-scientists and
VIRTUAL INSTITUTES faculty-researchers with the capacity to generate effective
The project is going to be implemented by two virtual institutes: technologies to benefit society
Improved research management skills especially in The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped
research grants administration and international linkages with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values.
Its mission is to:
World-class research institutes with state-of-the-art
facilities for Information Infrastructure Development and 1. provide a learning environment to science-inclined
Health Innovation and Translational Medicine children through a special curriculum that recognizes the
multiple intelligences of the learners;
Science Schools in the Philippines 2. promote the development of lifelong learning skills;
and
The Concept of Science Education 3. foster the holistic development of the learners.
Science education focuses on teaching, learning, and Quezon City Regional Science High School
understanding science.
The school envisions to serve as a venue in providing
Teaching science involves exploring pedagogical maximum opportunities for science-gifted students to develop
theories and models in helping teachers teach scientific spirit of inquiry and creativity.
concepts and processes effectively.
Learning science includes both pedagogy and the -The focus of its curriculum is on science and technology.
most interesting aspect, which is helping students
understand and love science. -It is well-supported by the local government unit and by the
Understanding science implies developing and Parents and Teachers Association (PTA).
applying science-process skills and using science literacy
in understanding the natural world and activities in Manila Science High School
everyday life.
-It is the first science high school in the Philippines.
Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education
Central Visayan Institute Foundation
In basic education, science education helps students
learn important concepts and facts that are related to -It is the home and pioneer of the prominent school-based
everyday life including important skills such as process innovation known as the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP).
skills, critical thinking skills, and life skills.
In tertiary education, science education deals with DLP is a synthesis of classical and modern
developing students’ understanding and appreciation of pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of
science ideas and scientific works. It also focuses on the learning, creativity, and productivity.
preparation of science teachers, scientists, engineers, and
other professionals in various science-related fields -The school takes pride in its Research Center for Theoretical
Physics (RCTP).
Science Schools in the Philippines
Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)
Summary
-A government program for gifted students in the Philippines In order to understand this topic, here are the following
discussion points to remember:
-A service institute of the Department of Science and Here are the following Philippine Governments such as:
Technology (DOST)
-Offers free scholarship basis for secondary course with National Research Council of the Philippines (NCRP)
special emphasis on subjects pertaining to the sciences. Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Philippine-American Academy of Science and
Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project Engineering (PAASE)
Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes
(PCARI)
-This project started in June 2007 with 57 (or 60 since its
inception) identified elementary schools that participated or
were identified as science elementary schools in the country. Here are the following Science Schools in the Philippines:
Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS)
Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project
Quezon City Regional Science High School
Manila Science High School
Central Visayan Institute Foundation
