Another One Flashcards
The 4 inventions of China
- Papermaking
- Printing tools
- Gunpowder
- Compass
The Notable comparisons
Mortality rate
Average lifespan
Literacy rate
Gross Domestic Product
Human Flourishing
- Phronesis
- Friendship
- Wealth
- Power
Who are the two founders of CVIF?
Dr. Christopher Bernido &
Dr. Ma. Victoria Bernido
What are the process skills
- Observing
- Classifying
- Comparing
- Measuring
- Problem solving
- Inferring
- Communicating
- Predicting
Traditional knowledge
- Ethno-biology
- Ethno-medicine
- Indigenous farming methods
- Folk astronomy
It is a synthesis of classical and modern pedagogical theories adapted to foster the highest level of learning, creativity, and productivity.
Dynamic Learning Program (DLP)
a system of traditional medicine that originated in ancient India before 2500 BC
Ayurveda
An ancient texts that describe different surgical and other medical procedures famous in Ancient India.
Susruta Samhita
Indus Valley Civilization tried to standardize measurement of length to a high degree of accuracy and designed a ruler called
Mohenjo-daro Ruler.
This book of Charles Darwin is considered to be one of the most important works in scientific literature.
The Origin of Species (1589)
the term algebra is derived from
al-jabr
It is considered to be the oldest known mathematical artifact dated from 35,000 BCE. It is used for multiplication, division, and simple mathematical calculation or a six-month lunar calendar.
The Lebombo Bone
Famous Filipinos in the Field of Science
- Ramon Cabanos Barba - tissue culture
- Josefino Cacas Comiso - satellite images
- Fabian Millar Dayrit - herbal medicine
- Enrique Mapua Ostrea Jr. - meconium drugs testing
- Lilian Formalejo Patena - plant biotechnology
- Mari-Jo Panganiban Ruiz - educator and graph theorist
- Gregory Ligot Tangonan - communications technology
- Lourdes Jansuy Cruz - sea snail venom
- Jose Bejar Cruz Jr. - electrical engineering
- Rafael Dineros Guerrero III - tilapia culture
Other Filipino scientists who are recognized abroad:
- Caesar A. Saloma - an internationally renowned physicist
- William Padolina - president of National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
- Angel Alcala - marine science
- Edgardo Gomez - marine science
Basic education focuses on…
- process skills
- critical thinking skills
- life skills
Tertiary education focuses on…
- understanding and
- appreciation of science ideas and scientific works.
Science Education in the Philippines
- 1901 - public systematized education in the Philippines formally started when Americans established it.
- 1904 - science was first introduced by Americans as a subject matter of Nature Study
- 1935 - science was introduced again focusing on the study of Nature and Health.
- 1950s - it was then discovered and supported by scientists
- 1957 - science education was established on Grades 1-6 curriculum.
- 1960s - science textbooks were printed and distributed by the United States Operation Mission National Economic Council (USOM-NEC) project.
- UP Science Teaching Center - developed the first generation textbooks, and educators from UK, Germany, and Australia consulted this project.
- a foundation of modern science
Indigenous Science
Indigenous science is guided by culture and community values such as the following:
- The land is a source of life. It is a precious gift from the creator.
- The Earth is revered as “Mother Earth.” It is the origin of their identity as people.
- All living and nonliving things are interconnected and interdependent with each other.
- Human beings are stewards or trustees of the land and other natural resources. They have a responsibility to preserve it.
- Nature is a friend to human beings–it needs respect and proper care.
Some examples of indigenous knowledge:
- Predicting weather conditions and seasons using knowledge in observing animals’ behavior and celestial bodies;
- Using herbal medicine;
- Preserving foods;
- Classifying plants and animals into families and groups based on cultural properties;
- Preserving and selecting good seeds for planting;
- Using indigenous technology in daily lives;
- Building local irrigation systems;
- Classifying different types of soil for planting based on cultural properties;
- Producing wines and juices from tropical fruits; and
- Keeping the custom of growing plants and vegetables in the yard.
unique knowledge confined to a particular culture and society
Indigenous Knowledge
Science Education in the Philippines:
- Manila Science High School (MaSci)
- Philippines Science High School System (PISAY)
- Quezon City Regional Science High School (Kisay/ QueSci)
- Special Science Elementary Schools Project
- Central Visayan Institute Foundation (CVIF)
Government Policies on Science and Technology:
- ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- DOST - Department of Science and Technology
- NRCP - National Research Council of the Philippines
- PAASE - Philippine-American academy of Science and Engineering
- UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
