Government's Support to Science Education

Abstract

Recognizing the importance of science education to power economic growth, the Department of Science and Technology has set specific targets to a1:cclerate the development of S& T human resources and to upgrade the quality of basic education through its visions outlined in the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) 2002-2020. In support of said visions. various programs are being pursued over the short. medium and lung-term to meet the targets. The programs include components covering improvement in teachers' capability, learning environment and infra~tructure as well as promotion of S& T aw::ireness and consciousness. Notable among these programs are the implementation of various undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs by DOST and its sectoral agencies and councils, training of elementary and secondary science and math teachers, improving access to JCT faci lities, and participation in various local and international science and mathematics competitions, science projects and exhibitions.