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This report gives an overview of the current situation of science education in the Philippines. In addition, this features the requirements and initiatives done by the government in terms of keeping up its science education program with the changes brought by the twenty-first century. The science curriculum in the Philippines was implemented to produce scientifically literate individuals who are responsible decision makers and can apply scientific knowledge to look for solutions to problems of the community. However, in the latest results of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018, the Philippines ranked last among participating countries in which Science was one was one of the subjects tested. The results of the first participation of the country in PISA has paved the way for the Department of Education to propose more programs to address the deficient academic performance and advance the quality of education in the Philippines. Furthermore, the rapid change brought by Industry 4.0 also brings challenge to science education implementers for the country needs to ensure that it can adapt with the emerging technologies like A.I. and Robotics. Several initiatives were done by the Department of Science and Technology and Science Education Institute through their responsive and tailor-fit programs and projects.
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I want to thank our God Almighty for giving me wisdom and perseverance to write this report. I also want to extend my gratitude to Prof. Lee Shok Mee of Penang, Malaysia for this opportunity. To my wife Cara, thank you for the love and support that you have given me in the writing process. To my friend, Mr. Romnick P. Nicolas, thank you for proofreading this paper.
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De La Cruz, R.J.D. (2022). Science Education in the Philippines. In: Huang, R., et al. Science Education in Countries Along the Belt & Road. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6955-2_20
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