Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government

Teachers’ Guide Module #20

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

Lesson title: Public Policy Making in the Philippines Materials:

Activity Sheet
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to: References:
a. Examine the stages of the policy process and its https://www.infobloom.com/what-is-
importance. public-policy.htm
b. Explain the three parts of public policy making https://mainweb-
c. Familiarize on the types of policy v.musc.edu/vawprevention/policy/d
efinition.shtml

Productivity Tip:

Always track your progress and assess yourself, let us make this day useful and productive, focus on the
activities, don’t get distracted and don’t procrastinate. Be positive and smile. 

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW
1) Introduction (2 mins)

It’s another exciting lesson for you! I know you can’t wait to learn something new, you can start once you
are ready. 

As we begin, be familiarized with the learning objectives for today. (Written in the header)

Let see if you have an idea about the following terms. Define each word using your own thoughts.

1. Public policy - ______________________________________________________________

2. Problem - ______________________________________________________________
3. Implementation - ______________________________________________________________

2) Activity 1: What I Know Chart, Part 1 (3 mins)

It’s just the start, there are more activities ahead.

Complete the column by answering the given questions.

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 Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Teachers’ Guide Module #20

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

What I Know Questions: What I want to know

1. What are your ideas about policy

making?

2. What are your thoughts about

shaping public policy?

B.MAIN LESSON
1) Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins)
Make sure to read it carefully. 

Policy is a decision-making framework or course of action to achieve a desired effect or change.

Public policy system of courses of action, regulatory measures, laws, and funding priorities concerning a
given topic promulgated by a governmental entity or its representatives. Commonly embodied in
constitutions, legislative acts and judicial decisions; may also be created by an executive order ,
bureaucratic regulation, or provincial/city/municipal/ barangay ordinance. Implies the process of formulating
and promulgating a program based on a set of principles.

Three (3) Parts to Public Policy-Making

1.) Problem – issue that needs to be addressed
2.) Player – individual or group that is influential in forming a plan to address the problem in question
3.) Policy – finalized course of action decided upon by the government; when open to interpretation by
NGO player and private sector including church and cultural institutions

TYPES OF POLICY

1.) Regulatory policy

⮚ Designed to limit the actions of persons or groups so as to protect the general public or a
substantial portion of public
2.) Distributive policy
⮚ Most common form of government policy, uses tax revenues to provide benefits to
individuals or groups by means of grants or subsidies.
3.) Redistributive policy
⮚ Take taxes from certain groups and give them to another group.

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 Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Teachers’ Guide Module #20

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

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 Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Teachers’ Guide Module #20

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

1) Activity 3: Skill-building Activities (20 mins)

Do you understand the lesson from your concept notes? Let’s check if everything is clear to you.

Discuss the stages of the policy process in the space below.

3) Activity 4: What I Know Chart, Part 2 (2 mins)

Good job! You really have a clear understanding of the lesson. Let’s continue learning and answering this
activity.

What I Know Questions: What I want to know

1. What are your ideas about policy

making?

2. What are your thoughts about

shaping public policy?

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 Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Teachers’ Guide Module #20

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

1) Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

It’s time to check your learning. Here’s your next activity that will surely test your understanding of today’s
lesson.

Illustrate and describe the stages of the policy process. Write your answer in the space below.

Stages of policy process.

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 Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Teachers’ Guide Module #20

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C. LESSON WRAP-UP
Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 mins)

I’m sure you enjoyed the session today. Look at the tracker below, it will help you monitor your progress in this
subject. 

End this session with answering these questions. Let’s find out if you have a clear understanding of the
topic.

1. What concepts are difficult for you from today’s session? And what will you do to understand it
more?
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FAQs
Here’s your takeaway!
If you have questions that you cannot ask your teacher, this may help you clarify things out.

1.) What is shaping public policy?

-complex and multifaceted process
-interplay of individuals and groups (interest) completing/collaborating to influence policy makers
-variety of tools/tactics used to advance aims
-advocating positions publicly
2.) What are the aims of public policy?
-reconcile conflicting claims for scarce resources
-encourage or foster cooperation that would probably not occur without government influence or
encouragement
-prohibit morally unacceptable behaviour
-protect the rights of individuals
-provide direct benefits to citizens

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 Course Code: POS 056 Introduction to Philippine Politics and Government
Teachers’ Guide Module #20

Name: _________________________________________________________________ Class number: _______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ________________________________________ Date: ________________

KEY TO CORRECTIONS

ACTIVITY #5

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