Gec 007 Week 4 Gov Policies.ppt

Science, Technology, and Society GEC 007 Week 4

Group Activity • Write down as many government policies, programs, or laws which is in line with the development and enrichment of science and technology in the country. • You have 5 minutes to brainstorm with your groupmates. • Discuss your answer in class.

Intended Learning Outcome • Evaluate government policies pertaining to science and technology in terms of Philippine contributions to nation building.

Government Policies on Science and Technology • The Philippine government introduced and implemented 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.

Four Clusters of Government Policies in Science and Technology • Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, International Policies and Governance • Physics, Engineering and Industrial Research, Earth and Space Sciences, and Mathematics • Medical, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical Sciences • Biological Sciences, Agriculture, and Forestry

Other Programs supported by Government through DOST • Providing funds for basic research and patents related to science and technology • Providing scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies of students in the field of science and technology • Establishing more branches of the Philippine Science High School System

Other Programs supported by Government through DOST • Balik Scientist Program to encourage Filipino scientists abroad to come home and work in the Philippines • Developing science and technology parks in academic campuses to encourage academe and industry partnerships • The establishment of the National Science Complex and National Engineering Complex within the University of the Philippines campus in Diliman.

The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE, 2008) identified several capacity-building programs 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 PhD graduates in science and engineering • Establishment of regional centers to support specific industries;

The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE, 2008) identified several capacity-building programs such as:

• Establishment of science and technology business centers to assist, advise, and incubate technopreneurship ventures; and • Strengthen science education at an early stage through the Philippine Science High School system.

Current state of Science and Technology • The current K to 12 education program includes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) • The Commission on Higher Education has launched its Philippine-California Advanced Research Institutes (PICARI) Project to strengthen the STEM competitiveness of the country.

Current state of Science and Technology • The Philippine Congress has also created various laws related to science and technology. • These laws vary according to different themes such as: • conservation, • health-related, • technology-building, and • supporting basic research, among others.

Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science • Ramon Cabanos Barba – for his outstanding research on tissue culture in Philippine mangoes • Josefino Cacas Comiso – for his works on observing the characteristics of Antarctica by using satellite images • Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. – known internationally in the field of electrical engineering; was elected as officer of the famous Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science • Lourdes Jansuy Cruz – notable for her research on sea snail venom • Fabian Millar Dayrit – for his research on herbal medicine • Rafael Dineros Guerrero III – for his research on tilapia culture • Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr. – for invention of the meconium drugs testing

Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science • Lilian Formalejo Patena – for doing research on plant biotechnology • Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz – for being an outstanding educator and graph theorist • Gregory Ligot Tangonan – for his research in the field of communications technology

There are other outstanding Filipino scientists who are recognized here and abroad for their outstanding contributions in science: • Caesar A. Saloma – an internationally renowned physicist • Edgardo Gomez – famous scientist in marine science • William Padolina – chemistry and president of National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)–Philippines • Angel Alcala – marine science

The Concept of Science Education • Science education focuses on teaching, learning, and understanding science. • Teaching science involves exploring pedagogical theories and models in helping teachers teach scientific concepts and processes effectively. • Learning science includes both pedagogy and the most interesting aspect, which is helping students understand and love science. • Understanding science implies developing and applying science-process skills and using science literacy in understanding the natural world and activities in everyday life.

Science Education in Basic and Tertiary Education • In basic education, science education helps students learn important concepts and facts that are related to everyday life including important skills such as process skills, critical thinking skills, and life skills. • In tertiary education, science education deals with developing students’ understanding and appreciation of science ideas and scientific works. It also focuses on the preparation of science teachers, scientists, engineers, and other professionals in various science-related fields.

Science Schools in the Philippines • Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) • A government program for gifted students in the Philippines • A service institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) • Offers free scholarship basis for secondary course with special emphasis on subjects pertaining to the sciences

Science Schools in the Philippines • Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project - 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. - The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values.

Science Schools in the Philippines • Special Science Elementary Schools (SSES) Project - 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. - The SSES Project aims to develop Filipino children equipped with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and values.

Science Schools in the Philippines • Quezon City Regional Science High School • The school envisions to serve as a venue in providing maximum opportunities for sciencegifted students to develop spirit of inquiry and creativity. • The focus of its curriculum is on science and technology. • It is well-supported by the local government unit and by the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA).

Science Schools in the Philippines • Manila Science High School • It is the first science high school in the Philippines. • It aims to produce scientists with souls. • The organization and curriculum of the school puts more emphasis on science and mathematics. • The school administers an entrance exam, the Manila Science High School Admission Test (MSAT), for students who wish to enroll.

Science Schools in the Philippines • Central Visayan Institute Foundation • It is the home and pioneer of the prominent school-based innovation known as the Dynamic Learning Program (DLP). • DLP is a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity, and productivity. • The school takes pride in its Research Center for Theoretical Physics (RCTP).