Learning
Science, Objectives
Technolog Discuss the role of science and
y, and
technology in Philippine nation
building;
Evaluate government policies
Nation-
pertaining to science and
technology in terms of their
contributions to nation building;
building
and
Identify actual science and
technology policies of the
government and appraise their
impact on the development of
the Filipino nation
Brief Historical Background of Science
And Technology in the Philippines
Pre-Spanish Philippines
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Planting crops that provide them Building houses
food Irrigation
Taking care of animals Developing tools
Food production Musical instruments
Interpret the movements of Shipbuilding
heavenly bodies to predict seasons
and climates
Medicinal use of plants
Brief Historical Background of Science
And Technology in the Philippines
Spanish Rule
Spaniards brought their own culture and practices in the
Philippines
Established schools and introduced the concepts of subjects and
disciplines
Learning of science in school focuses on understanding different
concepts related to the human body, plants, animals and bodies
Technology focuses on using and developing house tools
Brief Historical Background of Science
And Technology in the Philippines
Spanish Rule
Filipinos started to replicate technology brought by the
Spaniards using indigenous materials
Medicine and advanced science were introduced in formal
colleges and universities
the galleon trade contributed to the change of culture, language
and environment for both Philippines and Mexico
The country became one of the centers of global trade in SEA
Brief Historical Background of Science
And Technology in the Philippines
American Period
More influence in the development of S&T
Public education system
Improved engineering works and health of the people
Mineral resources were explored and exploited
Reorganize the learning of science
In basic education, science focuses on nature studies and
sanitation
Health and Sanitation
Filipinos learned the value of cleanliness, proper hygiene
and healthy practices
Hospitals, clinics, and health centers were established
including public hospitals
Brief Historical Background of Science
And Technology in the Philippines
American Period
Infrastructure
Americans built roads, streets and bridges
Boulevards, zone districts and centers of leisure were also
established
World War II
The country had a difficult time to rebuild itself from the ruins of the
war
The human spirit to survive and to rebuild the country may be
strong but the capacity of the country to bring back what was
destroyed was limited
The New Republic
Focusing on using its limited resources in improving S&T capability
Use of Overseas Development Allocation to improve scientific
productivity and technological
Government Policies on
Science and Technology
In response to the ASEAN 2015 Agenda, the government,
particularly the DOST, has sought the expertise of the NRCP to consult
various sectors in the society to study how the Philippines can prepare
itself in meeting the ASEAN 2015 Goals. As a result of the consultation,
the NRCP is expected to recommend policies and programs that will
improve the competitiveness of the Philippines in the ASEAN Region.
The NRCP clustered these policies into four:
1. Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and
Governance
2. Physics, Engineering, and Industrial Research, Earth and Space
Sciences, and Mathematics
3. Medical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
4. Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry
Government Policies on
Science and Technology
There are also other existing programs supported by the Philippine
government through the DOST. Some of the projects are the following:
Providing funds for basic research and patents related to science and
technology. Funding of these research and projects are also from the
Overseas Development Aid (ODA) from different countries.
Proving scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students in the
field of science and technology.
Establishing more branches of the Philippine Science High School
System for training young Filipinos in the Field of Science and
Technology.
Government Policies on
Science and Technology
Create science and technology parks to encourage academe and
industry partnerships.
Balik Scientist Program to encourage Filipino Scientist abroad to
come home and work in the Philippines or conduct research and
projects in collaboration with Philippine-based scientist.
Establishment of National Science Complex and National Engineering
Complex with the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman.
These aimed to develop more science and technology and
engineering manpower resources needed by the country.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
As early as decade of the 1950s, scientists were concerned
with the state of science education in the schools.
Leading scientist made Philippine authorities aware that
the teaching of science from grade school level to college
levels in both public and private schools was very
inadequate.
In 1957, science subjects became obligatory in elementary
and secondary level.
Moreover, in 1958, National Committee for Science
Education was created to formulate objectives for teaching
of science education at all levels and to recommend steps
that would upgrade the teaching of science.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
The committee identified the following areas to which
improvement efforts were needed.
a) Integration of science with classroom instruction
b) Acquisition of more science equipment and tools
c) Coordination of efforts with other agencies
d) Negotiation for a science institute for teachers
e) National science talent search and fellowship
f) Higher salaries of science and mathematics
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
SCIENCE EDUCATION PROJECT (SEP)
A major project with the following objectives:
1. Improvement of pre-service, in-service education of
science/mathematics teachers,
2. Local development of science textbooks and equipment,
3. Evaluation of locally produced materials,
4. Research on teaching-learning process.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
IN PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and
Technology (PhilAAST) Conference
An annual conference which focuses on the training
of science teachers and teaching of science. It called the
importance of the growth of science consciousness in the
general population and the need to remedy the shortage of
scientist in the country.
Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2022-2028
Prepared by DOST after consultation with government and
private R&D institutions, the academe, industry, and other
concerned agencies
Ensures that results of S&T endeavours are geared towards
and are utilized in areas of maximum economic and social
benefit for the people
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Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda 2017-2022. www.dost.gov.ph.
Activity 6:
Make a position paper
• 150-250 words
Do you agree with the current S&T
policies/thrusts/agenda of the
government?
Why or why not?
Choose one policy and assess/evaluate
its possible impact to nation building.
