Development of a FLIP CHART on Astronomical Events and other astronomical information
Jastine Michaela Adduru

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)

Abstract

This project integrated gender mainstreaming into science education and communication through Astronomy Education. The initiative focused on developing a gender-sensitive Astronomy Education tool for teachers to use in their classrooms. Over an eight-month period, the content of a flip-chart was continuously refined and curated to align with the published MATATAG Curriculum for the K-12 program of the Department of Education. The success of the project was measured by several key indicators: the number of Astronomy flip-charts with a Gender and Development (GAD) perspective developed, the quantity of flip-charts distributed, the number of participating schools and learners involved in the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign, and the overall satisfaction rating of the beneficiaries. The IEC materials produced from this project were designed for students, teachers, Local Government Units, and various other institutions.

Keywords: Astronomy Education, gender mainstreaming, IEC

Topic: Public Outreach, Education, and Popularization of Astronomy