SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
1. Different contributions and influences on science and technology made a
mark during the different time periods in Philippine history. Give these
important influences and how they contributed to the development of
science and technology in the country.
HISTORICAL PERIOD
PRE-COLONIAL SPANISH AMERICAN POST-
PERIOD COLONIAL COLONIAL COLONIAL
PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD
Filipino In this period In this period Philippines
technology in schools were public education focused in
agriculture was established and system was improving
present and teaches science established. science and
highly developed education. During Science and technology. The
during pre- the Spanish technology sector of
colonial period. colonial period focused on food education and
The Banaue Rice hospitals became processing, private
Terraces are part the center for forestry, institutions
of the products of research work. agriculture, remained as the
engineering. Meteorological medicine and main source of
Banaue Rice studies were also pharmacy. During higher education
Terraces promoted. In this the American by Filipinos.
becomes an period of time the colonial period
attraction for the knowledge about have shown the
foreign people to science of the rapid growth in
visit the Filipinos become science and
Philippines and much deeper and technology. The
boast the tourism wider. This period American period
in the country. also contributes in has a big
Indigenous the Philippines in contribution and
science, process, the field of influence
skills, guided by engineering in regarding
community terms of education.
culture and constructing
values and government
composed of buildings,
traditional churches, roads
knowledge is also and bridge.
important.
2. Enumerate the different government policies pertaining to science and
technology. Which do you think has the biggest contributions to the nation
building?
Department of Science and Technology
Social sciences
Humanities
International Policies and Governance
I think that the department of science and technology has the biggest
contributions in building the nation because it provides central direction and
promote, assist, and where appropriate, undertake scientific and technological
research and development that will probably give social benefits for the people.
3. Identify science schools established to promote science education in the
Philippines. Which do you think has the best vision and mission? Why?
PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEMS (PSHSS)
SPECIAL SCIENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (SSES) PROJECT
QUEZON CITY REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
MANILA SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
CENTRAL VISAYAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
- In my own perspective Philippine Science High School Systems (PSHSS) has
the best vision and mission. It is because they will prepare the students to
become globally competitive Filipino scientists that is equipped with 21st
century skills and prepares the student for careers in Science and Technology
and contributes in building the nation.
4. Discuss the concept indigenous science and its contribution in the
development of science and technology in the Philippines.
- Indigenous science includes complex arrays of knowledge, expertise,
practices and responsibilities according to Pawilen (2005) and Sibisi (2004).
Indigenous science, process, skills, guided by community culture and values
and composed of traditional knowledge. Indigenous science contributes in the
understanding of ecological relationships and natural resources management.
Indigenous also contributes in the indigenous knowledge about medicinal
plants and it also help the people to understand the natural environment and
cope in everyday living.