PPG-G11-Love-2nd-Sem-Wk-1-ppt

Page 1: Introduction

  • CI POLITICS and GOVERNANCE OF EDUCATION

  • NATIONAL HIGH OFFICE SCHOOL SINCE 1984

  • Janet Eguia Perey-Plazos

  • Amboanga Mathinan Zambo Net

Page 2: BLED LETTERS GAME

  • Interactive activity to engage students with the content.

Page 3: Politics

  • Activities associated with the governance of a country.

  • Involves debate and conflict among individuals or parties vying for power.

Page 4: Governance

  • Refers to changes in the nature and role of the state following public-sector reforms.

Page 5: Rule of Law

  • Concept where laws govern a nation, as opposed to being governed by arbitrary decisions of individual government officials.

Page 6: Transparency

  • The practice of making information accessible to those affected by governmental decisions.

Page 7: Responsiveness

  • The ability of the government to respond to the needs of the public.

Page 8: Social

  • Related to society and its organization, emphasizing social structures and relations.

Page 9: Government

  • The governing body of a nation, state, or community which makes and enforces laws.

Page 10: Nation

  • A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular territory.

Page 11: Objectives

  • Understand the definition of politics.

  • Differentiate various views on politics.

  • Explore the connection between politics and Political Science methods.

  • Recognize the value of politics.

  • Differentiate between government and governance.

Page 12: Origin of Politics

  • Associated with cooperation and conflict in society.

  • Terms:

    • POLIS - city-state

    • POLITES - citizens

  • Concept of rivals working together to form a government.

Page 13: Definition of Politics

  • Politics involves interaction of individuals characterized by conflict and cooperation, resolving disagreements through binding solutions (Heywood, 2013).

Page 14: Characteristics of Politics

  • Exercise of power and authority.

  • Involves the making of political decisions, manipulation, and allocation of resources.

  • Influences behavior through force and negotiation.

Page 15: Derivation of Politics

  • Derived from the Greek word "polis" meaning city-state; it's central to the establishment of political society and law.

Page 16: Political Interactions

  • Ensure governance through:

    • Art of government

    • Handling public affairs

    • Compromise and consensus or struggle for resource distribution.

Page 17: Politics and Government

  • Broader conception: politics extends beyond government functions to encompass public life and public affairs, involving all societal interactions.

Page 18: Compromise in Politics

  • Crucial in resolving conflicts within social interactions (e.g., family, workplace).

  • Politics as a means to resolve issues over scarce resources through negotiation.

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Page 20: Basic Concepts of Politics

  1. Order - Central to understanding politics and societal components.

  2. Power - Source of authority and governance; ability to rule.

  3. Justice - Legal framework penalizing abuses of power, ensuring common good over personal interests.

Page 21: Structures of Order

  • Community - Social order based on shared identity.

  • Government - Higher social order maintaining community.

  • State - The largest organizational structure for politics.

Page 22: Approaches to Political Study

  1. Political Philosophy - Understanding the essence of politics.

  2. Political Science - Empirical examination of politics focusing on observable realities.

Page 23: How Politics Can Be Studied?

  • Various methodologies in political science, incorporating philosophical and empirical approaches.

Page 24: Normative vs. Positive Approach

  • Normative - What should be?

    • Example: Societal views on bullying.

  • Positive - What is?

    • Example: Documentation of incidents within school systems, focusing on empirical data.

Page 25: Rational Choice Approach

  • Focus on human behavior driven by self-interest and personal goals; explains preferences and decisions.

Page 26: Basic Issues in Politics

  • Legitimacy - People's belief in rightful governance.

  • Examples include historical legitimacy claims of rulers.

Page 27: Sovereignty

  • Government's right to rule and control over territory and people.

Page 28: Authority

  • Leader's power based on recognized duty to obey; relies on the legitimacy of office rather than coercion.

Page 29: Classifications of Authority (Max Weber)

  1. Traditional - Inherited authority.

  2. Charismatic - Authority based on leader's personal appeal.

  3. Rational-Legal - Authority based on legal framework.

Page 30: Classifications of Authority Continued

  • Descriptions and examples of types of authority established by Weber:

  1. Traditional (Datu Puti)

  2. Charismatic (Brother Eddie)

  3. Rational-Legal (Mayor La Rainne Abad-Sarmiento)

Page 31: Value of Politics

  • Understanding rights and governance systems.

  • Clarification of personal beliefs and preparation for active citizenship.

Page 32: Greek View on Politics

  • Idiotes - Ignorant individuals who do not engage in political discussions or voting.

Page 33: Importance of Studying Political Science

  • Understanding political systems, the role of government, and socio-political issues.

Page 34: 5 Reasons to Study Politics

  1. Helps know rights.

  2. Clarifies beliefs.

  3. Engages with living subject matter.

  4. Prepares for civic participation.

  5. Enlightens about governance and political systems.

Page 35: Important Personalities in Political Science

  • Jean Bodin - Father of Sovereignty and political science.

  • Niccolo Machiavelli - Father of Modern Political Science.

  • Jean Jacques Rousseau - Father of Modern Democracy.

Page 36: Discussion Questions

  1. Importance of studying political science concepts.

  2. Focus areas for aspiring politicians.

  3. Personal interests within political science.

Page 37: Importance of Studying Governance

  • Citizen awareness of governance leads to action for empowerment and sustainable development.

Page 38: Governance vs Government

  • Governance as decision-making processes; government as the executing entity.

Page 39: Processes and Actors in Governance

  1. Decision-Making - Developing choices based on needs.

  2. Implementation - Following through on decisions made.

Page 40: The Three Legs of Governance

  1. Economic Governance - Management of economic activities.

  2. Political Governance - Policy formulation.

  3. Administrative Governance - System for implementing policies.

Page 41: Governance Defined

  • A World Bank view on governance regarding rule-making and public service delivery independent of government type.

Page 42: Characteristics of Good Governance

  1. Participation

  2. Rule of Law

  3. Transparency

  4. Responsiveness

  5. Consensus-Oriented

  6. Equity and Inclusiveness

  7. Effectiveness and Efficiency

  8. Accountability

Page 43: True or False Activity

  • Engage students in reflecting on statements related to political science.

Page 44: Quiz on Political Concepts

  • Further engagement and assessment of understanding in politics.

Page 45: Activity 1: Clip A Photo

  • Gather photos depicting political activities, create a collage with captions.

Page 46: Activity 2: Improvement of Philippine Politics

  • Reflect and articulate personal roles in societal improvement.

Page 47: Good Governance Quote

  • Emphasizes the character of leaders over the systems put in place and the importance of leader selection in governance.