In cooperation with The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Foundation, Inc. (UPCMCFI), the Department of Science and Technology \u2013 Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) recently released the preliminary findings of an ongoing comprehensive three-year study on the attitudes of K-12 students towards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects in school.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These early results, published in a report entitled, \u201cAppreciating Science:A Project on Perception of Science Among Filipino K3 to K6 Students in the Philippines (Year 1)\u201d were presented at a roundtable discussion.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A survey of over 1,000 grade school students across the country in K3 to K6 levels found that the children had \u201ca neutral to positive attitude, awareness, and knowledge\u201d of science despite the subject\u2019s perceived difficulty. \u201cThere was no negative response attributed to statements related to science,\u201d the researchers added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, focused group discussions (FGDs) found that students possessed only a shallow understanding of science. \u201cWhile most of them recalled terms that were taught inside the classroom, they did not know how to characterize, explain, and even relate these with one another. They have difficulty in absorbing science concepts and thinking about them in creative and innovative ways,\u201d they noted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The researchers found that the students preferred a more learner-centered approach to teaching science, in which they are encouraged to ask questions and to seek answers for themselves. They capped their preliminary report by underscoring the need for a more interactive approach to teaching STEM, facilitated by competent and knowledgeable teachers; parental support; and real-world examples. \u201cBoth survey and FGD results confirm that motivation and inclination of the students to pursue Science is not limited to the classroom,\u201d the researchers pointed out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe DOST is always trying to find avenues for this kind of collaborative research that will help us make science work for the people. We are particularly concerned about recent reports that Filipinos are not doing well in STEM, aggravated by the pandemic,\u201d DOST Sec. Fortunato De La Pe\u00f1a said. \u201cWe hope that this helps strengthen our approach in building a science culture where learning is prioritized and interest in science is maintained.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The entire study is expected to be completed in 2022. Meanwhile, the full 2021 preliminary report shall be available soon in both UPCMCFI and DOST-SEI\u2019s websites. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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