IMPROVED MATH AND SCI ED THRU DEPED, DOST PACT

Partnership between DepEd, DOST intends to make learners more interested in math and science and to encourage them to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers.

The Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Capacity Building Program in Science and Mathematics Education last July 4 at the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (SEAMEO INNOTECH) in Diliman, Quezon City.

This partnership will further strengthen the collaboration between DepEd and DOST, through Science Education Institute (SEI), in providing opportunities for Science and Mathematics pubYoung lic secondary school teachers nationwide to pursue their master’s or doctoral degrees through the DOST-SEI Graduate Scholarship Programs.

Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones underscored the importance of teachers in making Science and Mathematics more exciting and less difficult: “The teacher makes the difference in making Science and Mathematics exciting subjects, and in erasing the notion that these learning areas are difficult and intimidating.”

“Ang isang learner ay maaring mag-shift from hating math to finding it interesting and exciting and can even get very high grade,” the Education chief said.

DOST-SEI Director Josetta Biyo shared the Institute’s other efforts in contributing to the advancement of education in the country, including the offering of scholarships in Science and Technology at the undergraduate level.

DOST SEI also conducts researches on Science and Technology Human Resources, and various science promotion activities – science camps, science fairs, robotics competitions, etc. – to encourage young people to love science and pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers.