NURTURING THE GIFTED STUDENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES DR

NURTURING THE GIFTED STUDENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES DR. FILMA G. BRAWNER Director SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE Department of Science and Technology

Good Practices in the Philippine Education System for Science and Mathematics § Special Mathematics and Science Curriculum in Basic Education (PSHS System and Dep. Ed) § Regular Curriculum (with Science and Mathematics Electives) § Research Courses and Activities § Mentoring by Scientists § Opportunities for Participation in Olympiads/Competitions § Systems Approach to developing gifted/talented students (elementary to tertiary level) § Scholarships for with talents or aptitude in Science and Mathematics

The Philippine Educational System Department of Education (Dep. Ed) Elementary, Secondary and Non -formal Education Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Post-Secondary Education To provide the school age population and young adults with basic skills, knowledge and values To provide middle-level manpower training and development *implementation of K-12 program Trifocal Education System To formulate and implement policies and programs for the efficient operation of the higher education system Tertiary/Higher Education (Baccalaureate and Post. Baccalaureate degrees) Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

The Philippine Educational 3 Doctorate 2 3 -4 years in a university 1 Masters 2 1 2 -3 years in a university 4 Post Secondary: BS *Post Secondary: Voc-Tech 3 2 4 -5 years for undergraduate degree; 2 -3 years at most for technician/diploma 1 12 11 Secondary 2 years senior high school *starting AY 2012 -2013 10 9 8 4 years in junior high school 7 6 5 Primary 4 3 6 years in a primary school 2 1 Preparatory/Kindergarten 1 1 -3 years before primary schooling

Framework for Science Education Science and Technology Literacy A S S E S M E N T Effective Communicator Performing Scientific Processes & Skills Understanding and Applying Scientific Knowledge Critical/Creative Problem Solver Informed Decision Maker Developing and Demonstrating Scientific Attitudes and Values Innovative/Inventive Thinker Responsible Steward of Nature Multi/ Interdisciplinary Approach Science-Technology. Society Approach/Contextual Learning Problem/Issuebased Learning Inquiry-Based Approach Constructivism Social Cognition Learning Model Learning Style Theory Gestalt Psychology M O N I T O R I N G

Framework for Mathematics Education Discovery and Inquiry-Based Learning Experiential and Situated Learning Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Cooperative Learning Reflective Learning Constructivism CONTEXTS Beliefs Environment Language Culture Learner’s Prior Knowledge and Experiences CONTENT Numbers & Number Sense Measurement Geometry Patterns & Algebra Statistics & Probability SKILLS AND PROCESS Knowing & Understanding Estimating, Computing, & Solving Visualizing & Modeling Representing & Communicating Conjecturing, Reasoning, Proving and Decision-Making Applying & Connecting VALUES AND ATTITUDES Accuracy Creativity Objectivity Perseverance Productivity MATHEMATICAL TOOLS Manipulative Objects Measuring Devices Calculators & Computers Smartphones & Tablet PCs Internet

Philippines: Gifted Education Program UNIVERSITIES Gifted Education Program Integrated Program Secondary Elementary

Basic Education Programs for the Gifted ELEMENTARY Dep. Ed SPED Program Gifted/Talented Children placed under special classes with special curriculum SECONDARY PHSA (Philippine High School for the Arts) Children Gifted in the Arts Selection/Admission Process Children Gifted in Mathematics and Science PSHS System (DOST) 110 S&T Oriented HS (Dep. Ed) Regional Science HS (Dep. Ed) Other private schools with special science curriculum

Special Education Program (SPED) for the Gifted at Primary Level • Network of schools identified with the public school system • With selected pupils at primary level considered as high performing • Give special programs in science and mathematics

Gifted in Science as Feeder Program in S&T Dep. Ed Regional Science HSs Other Science HSs (public & private) SPED Schools/ S&T oriented Elem. Schools DOST S&T Oriented HSs PSHS System Feeder Elem. Schools in selected programs

Mentoring Program University Professors/ Scientists Science/ Math Teachers Students of Philippines and SHSs Research Activities Publications S&T Journals

S&T HRD Capacity Building Post. Graduate Specialization Level Graduate Undergraduate Basic Education Feeder System Level 2 Feeder System Level 1 Development of S&T Education and Culture

Systems Approach to HRD in S&T Graduate Tertiary Secondary Elementary Vertical equity is providing for opportunities to gifted/talented students to develop their full potential in S&T

Current System PSHS Regional SHSs Other SHSs (public & private) S&T Oriented HSs Other HSs (public & private) Universities

Admission and Placement PSHS Regional SHSs UNIVERSITY Admission Advanced Placement/ Assessment Other SHSs (public & private) S&T Oriented HSs Other HSs (public & private) -admission test -grades in HS -advanced placement exam (optional)

Science Education Institute Department of Science and Technology v Support for science education development in the country v Implements science education and human resource development programs v Collaborates with public, private institutes and professionals associations for science education development v Formulate plans and establish programs and projects for the promotion and development of science and technology education and training in coordination with Department of Education (Dep. Ed), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other institution of learning

S&T Scholarship Programs (DOST) Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) Basic and Applied Sciences Science Education Engineering Research for Development and Technology (ERDT) Ph. D S&T Scholarships MS S&T Scholarships DOST-SEI Merit Scholarship Program RA 7687 Scholarship Program Junior Level Science Scholarship Undergraduate S&T Scholarships Philippine Science High School System Secondary Level Scholarships

S&T Scholarship Programs Undergraduate S&T scholarships open to qualified high school graduating students interested to take up careers in S&T OBJECTIVES Stimulate talented Filipino youths to pursue lifetime S&T careers; and Ensure a steady, adequate supply of qualified S&T human resources who can steer the country to national progress.

S&T Scholarship Programs Priority Fields 1. Basic Sciences Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics 2. Applied Sciences Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics 3. Engineering

S&T Scholarship Programs PLACEMENT OF STUDY University of the Philippines System State Universities and Colleges HEIs recognized by CHED as Center of Excellence or Development for the priority courses

S&T Scholarship Programs (Graduate) v. Basic Sciences and Mathematics v. Applied Sciences and Mathematics v. Engineering and related engineering courses SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE Shaping the future now

S&T Scholarship Programs (Graduate) PRIORITY FIELDS OF STUDY Agriculture, Forestry and Biological Sciences Natural Resources Biotechnology Earth, Atmospheric and Space Sciences Fisheries and Marine Sciences Materials Science and Nanotechnology Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemical Sciences Environmental Sciences Information and Communications Technology Pure and Applied Mathematics Pure and Applied Physics

S&T Scholarship Programs (Graduate) Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) PRIORITY FIELDS OF STUDY Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Energy Engineering Information Technology Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Water Resources Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Remote Sensing/ Geo Informatics

Graduate Scholarship Programs for a Comprehensive HRD in S&T ASTHRD S&T Experts DOST COUNCIL S Sci Ed Faculty Developmen t SEI ERDT Engineering Experts Consortium Universities POOL OF HIGH LEVEL S&T HUMAN RESOURCES

Special Science High Schools q Philippine Science High School System Scholarship § Residential program for students with high aptitute in Science and Mathematics § 11 campuses nationwide § Has a special and rigorous Science and Mathematics curriculum § Active participation in various national and international science, technology, and mathematics competitions

The Philippine Science High School System (DOST) Ø Main Campus (Quezon City) Ø Southern Mindanao Campus (Davao City) Ø Western Visayas Campus (Jaro, Iloilo City) Ø Eastern Visayas Campus (Palo Tacloban City) Ø Cagayan Valley Campus (Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya) Ø Central Mindanao Campus (Lanao Del Norte) Ø Bicol Region Campus (Goa, Camarines Sur) Ø Ilocos Region Campus (San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur Ø Central Visayas Campus (Argao, Cebu) Ø CAR Campus (Baguio City Ø Central Luzon Campus (Pampanga)

Special Science High Schools of Dep. Ed q Regional Science High Schools § One special science school each of 17 regions; serves as center for the region § Specialized system of public secondary schools § Offers an accelerated curriculum for science, mathematics and information and communications technology, (patterned after PSHS)

Support for Science and Mathematics Competitions • • • Philippine Intel Science Fair Philippine Mathematical Olympiad Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad Philippine Physics Olympiad National and Regional Mathematics Competitions International Mathematics Competition Australian Mathematics Competition Philippine Robotics Competition Philippine Space Education Competition Science and Mathematics Camps

Support for Science and Mathematics Competitions Ø Philippine Intel Science Fair - Encourage the Filipino youth to undertake scientific research and activities that will develop their creativity, analytical thinking and integrity as researchers

Support for Science and Mathematics Competitions Ø Philippine Mathematics Olympiad Ø International Mathematics Competition

Support for Science and Mathematics Competitions Ø Australian Mathematics Competitions Ø Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Competition

Science and Mathematics Competitions Ø Philippine Robotics Competition Tagisang Robotics The Tagisang Robotics: Design, Build and Play Competition held in the Philippines is open to teams from public and private high schools with special science curriculum

Outdoor Science and Mathematics Projects Ø Philippine Space Education Competition § creates awareness among the students on career opportunities in the various fields of science and engineering including space science

Science Camps Marine Science Camp Science Explorer

Support for Activities of Professional Associations in Science and Mathematics • Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (Phi. LAAS) • Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (Physics Association of the Philippines) • Philippine Physics Teachers Association • Biology Teachers Association • Chemistry Teachers Association

Support for Activities/Projects of Professional Associations in Mathematics • Mathematics Society of the Philippines (MSP) • Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP) • Mathematics Trainers’ Guild (MTG) • Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC)

Support for Professional Organizations for the Education of the Gifted q Philippine Association for the Gifted (PAG) § § § A private organization advocating the cause of the gifted PAG’s mission is to promote better education and assistance for potentially gifted Filipino children Activities of the association include the conduct of enhancement seminars for the gifted and workshop-seminars for parenting the gifted

Government Legislation for the Welfare of the Gifted

Consolidated Bill from House Bill Nos. 860, 1003, 1286, 1427 and 2132 • Gifted Children Act of 2005 – an Act “Establishing a National Program for Filipino Gifted Children” • Intends to – Establish a Center to implement the national program for Filipino children gifted in the arts and humanities and the sciences and mathematics; – Identify gifted children at the earlier age possible; – Provide development opportunities, scholarship grants and other forms of assistance to Filipino gifted children

Consolidated Bill from House Bill Nos. 860, 1003, 1286, 1427 and 2132 • Intends to – Provide special training programs for teachers and guidance counselors, school administrators, other personnel and concerned parents; – Provide logistical and infrastructure support that will effectively supplement the curricular programs for the Filipino gifted children; and – Establish and maintain linkages with national, international, governmental and nongovernmental institutions and counterpart agencies

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