DR. FILMA G. BRAWNER Director SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTITUTE Department of Science and Technology

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

2. Good Practices in the Philippine Education System for Science and Mathematics • Special Mathematics and Science Curriculum in Basic Education (PSHS System and DepEd) • 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

3. Department of Education (DepEd) Elementary, Secondary and Non-formal Education *implementation of K-12 program Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) The Philippine Educational System 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 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) Trifocal Education System

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

5. Science and Technology Literacy Framework for Science Education ASSESMENT MONITORING Effective Communicator Critical/Creative Problem Solver Informed Decision Maker Responsible Steward of Nature Innovative/Inventive Thinker Science-Technology-Society Approach/Contextual Learning Multi/ Interdisciplinary Approach Problem/Issue-based Learning Inquiry-Based Approach Social Cognition Learning Model Gestalt Psychology Constructivism Learning Style Theory

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

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

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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. Science Education InstituteDepartment of Science and Technology • Support for science education development in the country • Implements science education and human resource development programs • Collaborates with public, private institutes and professionals associations for science education development • 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 (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and other institution of learning

17. 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) PhD 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

18. 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.

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

20. 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

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

22. S&T Scholarship Programs(Graduate) Agriculture, Forestry and Biological Sciences Natural Resources Biotechnology Chemical Sciences Earth, Atmospheric and Space Sciences Environmental Sciences Fisheries and Marine Sciences Information and Communications Technology Materials Science and Nanotechnology Pure and Applied Mathematics Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences Pure and Applied Physics Priority fields of study

23. Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) S&T Scholarship Programs(Graduate) Priority fields of study Agricultural Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Electronics and Communications Engineering Information TechnologyIndustrial Engineering Materials Science and EngineeringManufacturing Engineering Mechanical EngineeringMetallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Remote Sensing/ Geo Informatics Water Resources

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

25. Special Science High Schools • 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

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

27. Special Science High Schools of DepEd • 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)

28. 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

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

30. Support for Science and Mathematics Competitions • Philippine Mathematics Olympiad • International Mathematics Competition

31. Support for Science and Mathematics Competitions • Australian Mathematics Competitions • Mathematics Trainers’ Guild Competition

32. Science and Mathematics Competitions • 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

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

34. Science Camps Science Explorer Marine Science Camp

35. Support for Activities of Professional Associations in Science and Mathematics • Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PhiLAAS) • SamahangPisikangPilipinas (Physics Association of the Philippines) • Philippine Physics Teachers Association • Biology Teachers Association • Chemistry Teachers Association

36. 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)

37. Support for Professional Organizations for the Education of the Gifted • 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

38. Government Legislation for the Welfare of the Gifted

39. 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

40. 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 non-governmental institutions and counterpart agencies

41. Thank you