2 - STS Module
2 - STS Module
2 - STS Module
MODULE NO.2
Learning Objectives
Overview
This lesson will discuss the influence of science and technology in the
development of the Philippine society. It will identify government programs, projects
and policies geared toward boasting the science and technological capacity of the
country. This lesson will also include discussions on Philippine indigenous science and
technology.
Topic Presentation
Spanish Period
➢ Spanish brought us with them their own culture and practices.
➢ They established schools for boys and girls and introduced the concept of
subjects and discipline which also show the beginning of formal science and
technology in the country.
➢ Learning of science in school focuses on understanding different concepts
related to human body, plants, animals and heavenly bodies.
➢ Technology focuses on using and developing tools used in everyday life.
➢ The Galleon Trade has brought additional technology and development in the
Philippines. Though it is only beneficial to Spaniards, these trades allowed
other ideas, crops, tools, cultural practices, technology and Western practices
to reach the country.
American Period
➢ Have more influence in the development of science and technology in the
Philippines.
➢ They established public education system, improved the engineering
works and the health conditions of the people.
➢ Established modern research university (University of the Philippines) and
created more public hospitals.
➢ The mineral resources were explored and exploited.
➢ Transportations and communication systems were improved.
➢ Reorganized the learning of science and introduced it in public and private
schools.
➢ In basic education, science education focuses on nature studies and
sanitation until it became a formal subject known as “Science”.
➢ The Protestant church missions in different places in the country also
brought hospitals and schools in far-flung areas.
However, World War II has destabilized the development of the country.
Institutions and facilities were turned into ashes. The country had a difficult time to
rebuild itself from the ruins of the war.
(3) Strengthen the educational system of the country so that the same will
provide a steady source of competent scientific and technological manpower;
(5) Promote and encourage the dissemination of the results of scientific and
technological research and the general application thereof;
(6) Encourage and facilitate the active participation of domestic and foreign
sectors in furnishing financial, technical and other forms of assistance for
scientific and technological activities;
(8) Initiate and bring about the establishment of standards, quality control
measures and documentation facilities; and
Additional Knowledge
Further Reading
https://asean.org/our-communities/economic-community/asean-science-technology-
and-innovation
Activity 2
References
Serafica, JP. J. (2018) et.al. Science Technology and Society. Rex Book Store
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1958/ra_2067_1958.html
https://www.dost.gov.ph/9-programs-and-projects.html