STS (Chapt 4-6)

Subdecks (3)

Cards (150)

  • Science and technology plays an integral part in human development and the society
  • Why science and technology is important
    • Puts an end to ignorance
    • Increased perception of a fact or situation
    • Awaken ability to use all resources
    • Creativity to improve quality of life
  • Science and technology in the Philippines describes scientific and technological progress made by the Philippines
  • Various significant changes that happened in the society are brought by S&T
  • Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022
    Collaboration between the government and other concerned private agencies, directed toward the realization of economic and social benefits of mankind, in line with Ambisyon Natin 2040
  • Pillars of HNRDA 2017-2022
    • Malasakit (Enhancing the social fabric)
    • Pagbabago (Reducing inequality)
    • Kaunlaran (Increasing potential growth)
  • Sectors of HNRDA 2017-2022
    • National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
    • Health Research and Development Agenda
    • Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
    • Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies
    • Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
  • National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
    Express support in the Philippine Development Plan, National Security Plan, and the Science for Change Program led by DOST, focus on basic principles of research
  • Programs under National Integrated Basic Research Agenda
    • Water Security - Tubig Program
    • Food and Nutrition Security - Sapat Program
    • Health Sufficiency - Likas Program
    • Clean Energy - Alert Program
    • Sustainable Community - Saklaw Program
    • Inclusive Nation-Building - Atin Program
  • Health Research and Development Agenda

    Managed by Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), collaborating agencies, National Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA)
  • Sectors under Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources
    • Crops
    • Livestock
    • Aquaculture
    • Natural Resources and Environment
    • Technology Transfer
    • Socio-Economics
    • Policy Research
  • This sector also supports Organic Agriculture, Halal Food Production, Food Safety and Traceability Initiatives, and Development of GMO
  • Industry, Energy and Emerging Technologies
    Managed by Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERRD-DOST)
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
    Managed by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) and Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
  • Agencies responsible for the implementation of the Harmonized R&D Agenda 2017-2022
    • Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
    • National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
    • Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)
    • Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERRD)
    • Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS)
    • Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
    • Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)
  • Republic Act 10055 aims to provide a framework and support system for the ownership, management, use and commercialization of intellectual property resulting from R&D funded by the government
  • Philippine Technology Transfer Act of 2009 focuses on the integration, coordination, and intensification of science and technological research and development and fostering inventions
  • Republic Act 2067 or the Science Act of 1958 focuses on the integration, coordination, and intensification of science and technological research and development and fostering inventions
  • Balik Scientist Program
    Developed in 1975 to motivate well-trained overseas Filipino experts to come home to the Philippines and share their expertise, still one of the strategic programs of DOST
  • PCAARRD programs
    • Irradiated Carrageenan Fertilizer
    • Cara-Vita Organic Fertilizer
  • DOST programs
    • Electric Train Project
  • PAGASA, PHILVOCS and ASTI programs
    • Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard)
  • DOST programs
    • DREAM Project (Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program)
  • The Department of Education (DepEd) oversees the implementation of the school curriculum
  • The objectives are to expound the importance of science education in schools, identify the purposes of science curriculum in schools, and cite some problems that can be encountered in science education
  • HE
    Higher Education
  • In partnership with UP National Institute of Geological Sciences and UP College of Engineering
  • PAGASA, PHILVOCS and Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI)

    Organisations involved in the project
  • Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard)
    Project components
  • DOST
    • DREAM Project (Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation Program)
    • Identify hazard prone areas in the country
    • P1-Billion comprehensive mapping project
    • Uses LIDAR system to effectively and accurately measure critical flood elevation and depth
  • Science Education in the Philippines
    Chapter title
  • Department of Education (DepEd)

    Oversees the implementation of the school curricula and school programs in both elementary and high school levels
  • Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

    Created as a separate entity under RA 7722 in 1994
    Oversee the system of higher education and formulate policies, plans, and programs for the development of public and private higher education
  • Science Education
    Starts during basic education years and continues until college
    Enhances the learner's questioning skills, values and attitudes, and critical thinking skills
    Prepares students to accept life challenges and be significant to society
    1. 12 Program

    Science is one of the subjects taught in elementary and secondary schools
    Provides learners with competencies important for work and knowledge-based society
  • Science Curriculum Domains
    • Understanding and applying scientific knowledge in local and global context
    Performing scientific processes and skills
    Developing and demonstrating scientific attitude and values
  • Philippine Science High Schools
    Specialized public high schools operated as an attached agency of the DOST
    Regarded as the top high schools in the Philippines and among the best in ASEAN region in 2016
  • Tertiary Education
    Focuses on the preparation of science teachers, scientists, engineers, and other professionals
    The state provides scholarships to encourage more students to pursue science courses
  • Problems in Science Education
    • Teacher-student ratio
    Lack of science education facilities
    Limited scholarships
  • Indigenous Science
    Product of indigenous knowledge perfected by people through life experiences
    Embedded in the cultural traditions of regional, indigenous, or local communities
    Processes or products resulting from studying indigenous science