ESTER B. OGENA WORK EXPERIENCE • • • • •
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Director, Science Education Institute, Department of Science and Technology (1990-present) Deputy Director, Science Education Institute, Department of Science and Technology (19881989) Chief Science Research and Chief, Science Education and Science Promotion Institute National Science and Technology Authority (1983-1988) Science Education Officer, National Science Development Board (1978-1983) Professorial Lecturer in Mathematics Education, Educational Research and Statistics, Educational Technology, and Science Policy University of the Philippines College of Education and UP Open University
(since 1998)
National Defense College Development Academy of the Philippines
(since 2000) (2002-2004)
Philippine Normal University University of Perpetual Help
(1990-2002) (1999-2000)
Mathematics Instructor, Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (1978)
SIGNIFANT PUBLICATIONS Ogena, Ester B. “A Study on the Gender Dimensions and Determinants of Science Aptitude of Students Across Selected South East Asian Countries”, International Science Education Conference (ISEC) 2009. Nangyang Institute of Education, Singapore. October 2009. Ogena, Ester B. , Lana, Ruby and Sasota, Randolf in Ogena, Ester B. (Ed.) Baseline Survey on R&D and Patent Pooling Among Selected Research Institutions in the Philippines. IDRC-Arellano Law FoundationSEI. May, 2009. Ogena, Ester B. and Brawner, Filma G. “National Policies and Practices on ICT in Education: Philippines”, in Tjeerd Plomp, Nancy Law, (Eds.) Cross-National Information and Communication Technology: Policies nd and Practices in Education. 2 Education. USA: Information Age Publishing. ©2009, pp 569-584. Ogena, Ester B., et. al. in Ogena, Ester B. (Ed.) Mentoring Manual for Teachers. Department of Education-Science Education Institute, DOST. Taguig. January, 2008. Ogena, Ester B. “How are Women in the Philippines on Science and Technology?”, First APEC Forum on Statistical Analysis for Gender in Science and Technology at Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, South Korea on 21-25 November 2007 Ogena, Ester B., “Developing the Gifted in Science: Philippines”, ASEAN + 3 Forum, Kyungnam University, Geongnam, Korea, April 2007.
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Ogena, Ester B. “Capacity Building of Teachers in Science and Mathematics Education,” Fusion. Foundation for Upgrading the Standard of Education (FUSE), Inc. 2007. Ogena, Ester B (Consultant) and De Guzman, Estefania S. Developing a Quality Assurance Framework for Basic Education Schooling. Department of Education and World Bank. 30 September 2006. Ogena, Ester B (Consultant) and Tan, Merle C. Formulation of National Learning Strategies in Science and Mathematics. Department of Education and World Bank. 30 September 2006. Ogena, Ester B. Performance Review of RESGEST (2000-2005) and Options for Future Directions (20062010). UNESCO-UNCSTD-Regional Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology, UNESCOJakarta and DOST-SEI. May 2006. Ogena, Ester B. “ Policy Research: Trends and Challenges,” Philippine Education in the Third Millennium: Trends, Issues and Challenges. N. Samar. 2005. Ogena, Ester B. “Collaboration in Academic Research in Science and Technology: Challenges to for Development” Philippine Education in the Third Millennium: Trends, Issues and Challenges. N. Samar. 2005. Ogena, Ester B. “Information and Communications Technology Infrastructure for Developing Competitive Skills, Effective Practices in Science and Mathematics Education: A Benchmarking Project. (Major Report.) Science Education Institute. 2004. Ogena, Ester B. and Brawner, Filma G. Effective Practices in Science and Mathematics Education: A Benchmarking Project (A Capsule Report). Science Education Institute. 2004. Ibe, Milagros, Ogena, Ester B., Golla, Evangeline, and Pattuinan, Dolores. Mathematics Beyond Numbers, Grade Five. Makati: Diwa Learning Systems. 2004. Ogena, Ester B. Mathematics Beyond Numbers, Grade Two. Makati: Diwa Learning Systems. 2004. Ogena, Ester B. Mathematics Beyond Numbers, Grade One. Makati: Diwa Learning Systems. 2004. Ogena, Ester B. and Brawner, Filma G. Chapter on Philippine Report, in International Report: Second Information Technology in Education Study –Module 2 (SITES-M2.). Robert Kozma, Tjeerd Plomp, Nancy Law, (Eds.). The Netherlands: IEA. 2003. Ogena, Ester B. (Consultant and Author), National Research Coordinators and Administration Handbook and Instruments, RESGEST, UNESCO, Indonesia and DOSt-SEI, November 2002. Ogena, Ester B. “Highest Performing Countries in TIMSS: School Contests for Learning and Instruction.”, st Science, Mathematics and Technology Literacy: Strategies for the 21 Century. Quezon City: UPNISMED. 2001. Ogena, Ester B. “The Challenges of Information and Communications Technology: Teacher Education’s Response.”, Parangal sa Philippine Normal University. Vol. 1 .Manila: PNU Press. 2001. Ogena, Ester B. (National Research Coordinator and Member, Writing Team), TIMSS-R Philippine Report (Science and Mathematics Volumes). DECS-DOST-UP. December 2000.
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Ogena, Ester B. and Brawner, Filma G. Chapter on Philippine Report, in The Impact of TIMSS on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Science, David Robitaille, Albert Beaton, and Tjeerd Plomp (Eds.). Pacific Educational Press, Canada. 2000. Ambrosio, Adoracion D., Bacungan Cleofe M., Ogena, Ester B., and Talisayon, Vivien M. “Science and Technology Report” in the Philippine Science Encyclopeadia, Volume on Government, Education and International Relations. National Research Council of the Philippines. 1999. Ogena, Ester B. “SEI Programs for Excellence in Science and Mathematics,” Proceedings of the Fifth National Conference on the Gifted. Gifted Philippines, Inc. 1999. st
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Ogena, Ester B. and Golla, Evangeline F. (Eds.) Mathematics for the 21 Century:8 Southeast Asian Conference on Mathematics Education. MATHTED. 1999. Ibe, Milagros D. and Ogena, Ester B. “Science Education in the Philippines: An Overview”, Science Education In the Philippines: Challenges for Development. Science Education Institute. 1998. Ogena, Ester B. “Gender Data on S&T Manpower Development.” Increasing Female Participation in S&T: Philippines. SEI-UNESCO National Commission. 1998 Ogena, Ester B. and Brawner, Filma G. (Eds.) Science Education In the Philippines: Challenges for Development. Science Education Institute. 1998. Ogena, Ester B. “Current Efforts And Future Directions On Science Programs And Events In the Philippines”, APEC Symposium Concerning Public Understanding on Science and Technology. Tokyo: Japan Science and Technology Agency, August 1997. Ogena, Ester B. “Models For Partnerships In Science Education Development: A Philippine Experience,” Globalization of Science Education. Seoul: Korean Educational Development Institute. 1997. Ogena, Ester B., Educator’s Forum, WQ Magazine. (October 1996- March 1997). (Note: Wrote weekly on personalities who have distinguished themselves in their professions as models for young Filipinos). Ogena, Ester B. “Continuing Education for Science Educators,” Futures of Education. Manila: Asian Institute of Journalism , 1996. Ogena, Ester B. “IT and Teacher Training, ” The Philippine Educator. Manila: Phoenix Publishing Co. 1997. Ogena, Ester B. “Science Education Beyond 2000”. Science Information Forum. Taguig: National Academy of Science and Technology, September 1996. Ogena, Ester B. “Technology-Based Teacher Education Curriculum for Philippines 2000”. JISTEC ‘96 Book of Abstracts, Technology Education for a Changing Future: Theory, Policy and Practice”. Israel: Tel Aviv. pp. 54-69. Ogena, Ester B. “Science and Technology Human Resource Development: A Philippine Situationer”. S&T Human Resource Development to Support Industrialization and Scientific Advancement. Tokyo: Japan Science and Technology Agency, 1997. Ogena, Ester B. “Science Education Via Distance Education: A Philippine Experience“. Report of UNESCO Subregional Seminar on Development of Distance Learning System in the Basic Sciences. State Education Commission, Beijing, China. May, 1995. pp.70-73. Ogena, Ester B. “Gender Data on S & T Manpower Development,” Proceedings of UNESCO Workshop on Increasing Female Participation in Science and Engineering. SEI, DOST. 1995. 3
Tan, Edita A., Ogena, Ester B., et.al. Internal and External Efficiency of Philippine Higher Education. Bureau of Higher Education, DECS, 1994. Ogena, Ester B. “ Women Empowerment in S & T Through Science Education for ASEAN Development, ”Proceedings and Technical Papers for the ASEAN Symposium on Women in Science and Technology, Manila, Philippines,1994, pp. 148-157. Ogena, Ester B. “Biology Education Towards the Year 2000,” Proceedings of the 29th Annual Biota Convention and Seminar- Workshop, Bukidnon, Philippines,1994, pp.3-5. Ogena, Ester B. “ The Role of Physics Teachers in Achieving Philippines 2000,” Physics Education for Philippines 2000, Quezon City: APPTEA-PAPT, 1994, pp. 13-16. Ogena, Ester B. (Coord.), Science and Technology Education Plan, Taguig, Metro Manila, 1993, 54 pp. Ogena, Ester B. "Factors Associated with the Construct of Mathematical Talent in Filipino Children and Young Adults." U.P. Education Quarterly, Vol. 37, No. 4, October-December 1990. Vol.I, No. 1 September 1991, pp. 16-18. Ogena, Ester B. "Factors Associated with the Construct of Mathematical Talent in Filipino Children and Young Adults." Teacher's Quarterly. Vol. I, No. I, September 1991, pp. 16-18. Ogena, Ester B. "Factors Associated with the Construct of Mathematical Talent in Filipino Children and Young Adults." Gifted Children and Youth of Today, Gifted_Adults of the 21st Century . (A.H. Roldan, Ed.) Metro Manila: Reading Dynamics Center, Inc. 1992. Ogena, Ester B. and Ibe, Milagros D. "Popularization of Science and Technology in the Philippines: A Country Report, Report of UNESCO Regional Workshop on Public Awareness of Science and Technology, UNESCO Korean National Commission, July 1989. Ogena Ester B. "An Analysis of the Impact of Technological Innovations on Indigenous Science-Based Beliefs and Practices," Science and Technology Education on the Quality of Life. Vol. 1. 1987, INP, Kiel, West Germany. Ogena, Ester B. and Utairat, Suwattana. "Factors Associated with Career Choices of Secondary School Students in Science and Mathematics." RECSAM Journal, Penang, Malaysia, 1987 issue. Ogena, Ester B. (Project Director). NSTA-SPI Undergraduate Scholarship Drop-Outs for the Period 1979-1984: A Trend Analysis SPI Staff Paper, 1984. Ogena, Ester B. (Coord.), Science-Technology-Society. Diwa Learning System, 1987. 52pp. Ogena, Ester B. (Project Director). Summary Profile of NSTA-SPI Undergraduate Scholarship Drop-outs. SPI Staff Paper 1984. Ogena, Ester B. (Project Director). Summary Profile of NSTA-SPI Graduated Scholars Who Traveled Abroad for the Period 1979-1984 SPI Staff Paper, 1984. Ogena, Ester B. (Project Director). Profile of Philippine Science High School Qualifiers to the NSTA-UP Undergraduate Scientific Manpower Development Program. SPI Staff Paper, 1984. Ambrosio, A.D., Ogena, E.B., and Arciaga, V.N. NSTA-SPI Program on the Improvement of Science Laboratory Facilities of Philippine Schools. SPI Staff Paper, 1984. Ambrosio, A.D., Ogena, E.B., and Domingo, R.F. Basic Science Education at Regional Tertiary Schools. A Cursory Review. Science Promotion Institute (SPI) Staff Paper, 1984. 4
Ogena, Ester B. (Project Director). Survey of Philippine Science and Mathematics Teachers in Secondary Schools. Science Promotion Institute (SPI), March 1985. Ogena, Ester B. "Immediate Versus Delayed Feedback: Effects on Achievement in Mathematics", Education Quarterly, Vol. XXIV, No. 3, January-March 1978.
AWARDS RECEIVED National Research Council of the Philippines Achievement Award
2008
Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award Civil Service Commission
2003
The Outstanding Women for Nation’s Service (TOWNS)Award for Education TOWNS Foundation and Lions Club International
1998
Golden Award as Woman Achiever in S&T National Council of Women in the Philippines
1996
Most Outstanding Alumnus Philippine Normal University
1992
First Awardee for Most Outstanding Research Award For Doctoral Dissertation College of Education University of the Philippines
1990
Dr. Vidal A. Tan Mathematics Award Philippine Normal College
1976
EDUCATION Ph.D. Education - Research and Evaluation University of the Philippines
1990
MAT Mathematics University of the Philippines
1978
BSE Mathematics (Magna Cum Laude) Philippine Normal College
1976
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