AE12: Economic Development

Module no.: 7
Module Title: People Development Policies

Writer: Adrian Z. de Lumen, LPT, MM

Opening prayer:

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the talents and gifts you have given me and for the opportunity
of education. As we begin this module, Lord, please open my eyes to new
learnings. I pray for wisdom as I engage to learn through this module for clear
mind as I read and view the materials I pray that the knowledge I may gain
here will transform my heart and mind to follow you more and be of service to
my fellowmen.

May you be glorified, Lord. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord
through the intercession of Saint Dominic De Guzman, and Saint Thomas
Aquinas.
Amen.

Topic 7: People Development Policies

MODULE INTRODUCTION AND FOCUS QUESTIONS:

With all the understanding on the concept of economic development and
its determinants, we must now pay attention on how to make this development
possible. Why is it hard for every country to achieve this kind of success? What

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is the hardest thing factor to manage in order to develop our econmy? Let us
find out the anbswers as we go on with this module.

MODULE LESSONS AND COVERAGE:

This module has the following coverage:

Lesson Topics I should be able to Estimated time
…
Subtopic 1 People - Define people 3 hrs
development
development policies.
policies - Identify the
strategies for
developing
people.
- Enumerate the
manpower
problems in the
developing
countries.
- Identify the
colonial
education’s
contribution to
economic
development.

Reminder: To do well in this module, you need to remember and do the

following:

1. Open the indicated website if there is any.

2. Take down notes and copy some important link so that you could go back
whenever you need information given in that site.
3. Review videos/articles as many times as needed
4. Make your google classroom account and enrol yourself to (section to follow).
Make sure to use your complete name as username.
5. All activities, exercises, and pre and post assessment must be answered and
compiled in 1 document (Please see separate document or answer sheet).

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Your compilation must be submitted within a week after receipt of this module
in google classroom.
6. Pls. contact your instructor if there is any confusion thru this phone number
09198144813 or thru facebook messenger with this link
https://web.facebook.com/adrian.delumen.

PRE-ASSESSMENT:
Let’s find out how much you already know about this module.
True or False: Write T if the statement is true, F if the statement is false.
_____ 1. Human is the hardest factor to manage and develop.
_____ 2. Economic development means developing policies needed by people.
_____ 3. Countries with rich resources are all rich as well.
_____ 4. Countries that are poor in resources have no chance of development.
_____ 5. The nation is as good as its people.

This pre-assessment was just to make you more curious about the development
polices. To correct our misconceptions in the topic let us explore below.

Study: Let us explore below.

Activity 1:

Country A Country B
- Very rich in resources - Very poor in resources
- Doesn’t have the skills and - Does have the skills and
economic programs. economic programs

Process task:
1. Which country will you choose? Why?
2. Do you think the country that you chose has a higher chance towards
economic development and growth? Explain briefly.

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End of STUDY:
Your understanding of the topics will be increased as you study the lessons and
perform the activities in the RESEARCH phase.

Research: Let us firm up your understanding!

Your main goal in this section is to learn and understand some key concepts by
working on the following question:
 What is development policy?
 What is people development policy?

Activity No. 2:
You have to watch the video first. After internalizing the video, try to answer the
process questions below.

For offline students: Please press control + click the image below for the linked
offline video. (If it does not work, open the video manually: “AE Video Module 7
Activity 2

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Please visit the link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shanIOl7MyE
(If the link does not work by clicking, copy and paste it to a web browser)

Process task:
1. What is a perfect country for you? Explain briefly.

Important concepts:

Continue reading. . . . . . (control + click the link)

(If the link does not work, open the file manually: “Reading Material 7 - People
Development Policies

Exercise 1:
Answer briefly.

1. For you, what is much desirable between blue and white collar job? Why?
2. In developing the people of a country, what is the greatest issue that we
must focus on?

End of RESEARCH:
In this section, the discussion was about the development policies in which we
considered the most important resource which is human. In developing our
people, our mind-set must be corrected. After you have gone into this section,
have you answered the question, “What is people development policy?”.

Now that you know the important ideas about this topic, let’s go deeper by
moving on to the next section.

Action: Apply your learnings!

Activity number 3: Performance task

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Do some research about issues of people/human resources in the Philippines

that may affect economic development? Identify the possible cause of the issue
by citing sources that may justify your argument. Make a people development
policy strategy/action for Philippines based on the issues identified and identify
the government agency that would be involved in addressing the issue. Fill out
the table below to complete this task.

Note: Minimum of 3 issues.

Issue (People of Possible cause People Agency involve

the Philippines) of the issue Development
Strategy/Action
1.
2.
3.

CLOSURE:

SELF REFLECTION: Kindly put a check on your honest response given the
learning skill.
Learning With confidence Not sure though A little bit
outcomes confused
- Define people
development
policies.
- Identify the
strategies for
developing
people.
- Enumerate
the manpower
problems in
the
developing
countries.
- Identify the

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Instructor, AE12
adriandelumen@gmail.com / 09198144813
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colonial
education’s
contribution to
economic
development.

Before you go to the post test, assess yourself using the self-reflection if you are
ready, if not you may reach me via messenger or sms for your queries.

Post-Assessment:
True or False: Write T if the statement is true, F if the statement is false.
_____ 1. Human is the hardest factor to manage and develop.
_____ 2. Economic development means developing policies needed by people.
_____ 3. Countries with rich resources are all rich as well.
_____ 4. Countries that are poor in resources have no chance of development.
_____ 5. The nation is as good as its people.

Summative assessment:
It’s now time to evaluate your learning.

I. True or False: Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is False.
[1 pt]

_____ 1. Development policies Refers to activities that aim to reduce poverty,

implement fundamental rights and promote sustainable development
globally.
_____ 2. Population growth is commonly identified as human resource problem.
_____ 3. Formal education is one key to develop people.
_____ 4. It is important to analyze manpower to know the supply of skills in the
market.
_____ 5. Shortage or surplus of manpower skill is a concern of manpower
analysis.

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Instructor, AE12
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_____ 6. Countries have the same manpower problem.

_____ 7. It is therefore advisable for countries to share the same people
development policies.
_____ 8. Commonly, developed countries face the problem of surplus of labor in
all sectors of the economy.
_____ 9. Investment in people should therefore mean spending enough money
for the right education.
_____ 10. The human resource is still the most important factor
in economic development.

Closing prayer:

Dear Lord,

I have invested a great deal in this module with honest and noble intentions. I
have made sacrifices as you have made sacrifices for us. I have used the gifts
you have given me, remained steadfast and focused, and have put my heart
and soul into this module. I pray for intercession and honest reward through
Jesus Christ, whom all good things come from. Amen.

Sources:
Fajardo, F.R., 1994, Economic Development third edition
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/determinant
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/determinant

Adrian Z. de Lumen
Instructor, AE12
adriandelumen@gmail.com / 09198144813