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MS SCI 102 – Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades

Jervyn E. Guianan II-A


Lesson 3

Activity 1 The Basic Education Science Curriculum

Answer the following questions below:

1. What is the overall goal of basic education science?


Answer:
Since we all know the of Basic Education Science in the Philippines is
clearly stated in its curriculum, it is their aim to produce a scientifically literate
Filipino who are with knowledge and an active member of the society, thus also
making them a responsible decision makers not only basing their life on taught
(haka-haka) also applying and using their knowledge of science that could make
a better society and could probably help improve the environment.

2. What is the content of the science curriculum?


Answer:
The Philippines' Grades 1-10 Science Curriculum envisions the
development of scientifically, technologically, and environmentally literate and
productive members of society. They must possess effective communication and
interpersonal and lifelong learning skills as well as scientific values and attitudes.

3. How is the content of the science curriculum organized?


Answer:
This Framework is organized around three interlocking components
namely: Inquiry skills, Scientific attitudes, and Content and connections. Being
interrelated, these components are woven together in order to support the holistic
development of a scientifically literate individual.

Activity 2 The Curriculum Guide


The curriculum guide explicitly discusses important concepts such as domains of
learning science, theoretical foundations, teaching approaches and curriculum features.
Fill out the table below by selecting the set of items that should be under each
column.

Domains of Theoretical Approaches to Curricular


Learning Science Foundations Learning Science Features

Set D: Set C: Set B: Multi- Set A: Learner-


Understanding and Constructivism, interdisciplinary centered, Inquiry-
applying scientific Social cognition approach, Science- based, Spiral
knowledge, learning model, technology-society progression of
Performing Learning style approach, concepts and skills,
scientific processes theory, Brain-based Contextual Intertwined science
and skills, learning Learning content and
Developing and science processes,
demonstrating Problem-based
scientific attitudes
and values

Activity 4 Science Framework for Basic Education

Below is the science curriculum framework for basic education in the Philippines. A
curriculum framework is a set of standards or learning outcomes that defines the
content to be learned in terms of clear, definable standards of what the students should
know and be able to do.

Below is the conceptual framework of science education in the Philippines. A


conceptual framework is used to understand the place of and inform the direction of a
research project.

Compare the two frameworks. What patterns, common concepts, themes, target
outcome do you see? What do these themes and patterns mean to you?
Answer:
Curriculum framework locked their aim in developing the skill and gaining
the knowledge needed by the student to do the task that is assigned for them.
And the Conceptual framework focuses on helping the students gain the
knowledge in identifying and analyzing what they know, care, their environment,
and behavior as the main idea of a study and then to connect these with other
various aspects making a huge impact of its study.

Activity 5 21st Century Science Classroom

How does a 21st century science classroom look like?


Answer:
The 21st century science class room is a student centered, it doesn’t
reflect what the teacher is but it reflects what the students need is. The
classroom aims to serve as a place where the student can learn the 21 st century
skills needed in learning science, where they can develop collaboration, critical
thinking and problem solving that would help the students thrive in today world.
The teacher is science classroom is no longer a lecturer but would now only act
as a guide as the students analyze their lesson on a constructivist way. Where
they need to experience firsthand and the teacher only acts as a coach, helping
them as they learn and develop.

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