Science Centrum Project

Dates of Implementation: April 2001 – March 2002

Partner Institution: Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST)

Objective:

To enhance the use of and integrate ICTs (information and communication technologies) in science teaching and learning, and to stimulate interest in science and the applications of these in the day-to-day concerns/activities of individuals and communities.

Project Description:

A joint project between PFST and the PSSC designed to stimulate interest in science and the applications of these in the day-to-day concerns/activities of individuals and communities. With project support from Lucent Technologies Foundation, PFST together with the Department of Education chose the Don Jose Ynares Memorial High School (DJYMHS), a public school in Binangonan, Rizal as the project’s beneficiary. It comprised of the provision of a 14-day training cum workshop for teachers, special trainings for students of the Section 2 Year 3, and the provision of science and technology equipment.