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I would like to know you… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],WHAT IS YOUR TARGET GRADE FOR INTECOM? WHAT MUST YOU DO TO GET THIS?
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOU...  1. Pair up with someone you do not know. 2. After a minute or two getting to know each other, each person makes up a sentence with words starting with the letter of the OTHER person's name.   DETTE ---Dette eats two tons of egg pies! 3. Think of a VERB or ACTION WORD that starts with the same  letter as  your pet name/nickname.  DANCING DETTE
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOU...  3. Two pairs (4 students) come in front of the class  4. Each student does the action and yells out the action-name.  Everyone in the group  then repeats the action and the action-name.  5. The student then reads the sentence name.
COURSE SYLLABUS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Economics…a Course For The Game Of Life PROF. BERNADETTE E. RAYMUNDO
[object Object]
LOOK Turn one’s eyes toward something, glance or gaze SEE Perceive mentally, ascertain, recognize, aware or identify UNDERSTAND Know the significance, implications or rationale LEARN Own or acquire the knowledge & skill through study and instruction ACT Putting knowledge into action, reality via thoughts, words, deeds LEARNING PROCESS
1 2 3
OBJECTIVES ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],ECONOMICS…
ECONOMICS as a subject lacks general appeal. Agree/Disagree why?
Economics is unpopular or lacks general appeal Agree Disagree 13 or 50% 13 or 50% 13 or 38.2% 21 or 61.8% 21 or 81.5% 5 or 18.5% 47  / 55% 39 /  45%
Agree Disagree It is intimidating/ boring / not affected or interested in what’s happening in the economy /  It’s complicated/  technical / difficult /because of the math Discusses the bad things about the economy/  Economy not improving/ changing Minor subject/not important Need to be more hands on/ should teach how to survive  It is an interesting, informative,  & important  subject  Everyone encounters economics everyday/ is affected by the economy/ needed to be successful in business It can explain the country’s problems / help one in using resources specially money Intelligent people love it
ECONOMICS  lacks appeal  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
 
 
ECONOMICS…   ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
ECONOMICS  lacks appeal  ,[object Object],[object Object],Because economic processes are complex, we need assumptions to make the world easier to understand by ignoring some details.
 
ECONOMICS  lacks appeal  ,[object Object],[object Object],Allows economists to be precise, clear and specific
ECONOMICS  lacks appeal  ,[object Object],[object Object],Economists warn about difficult choices and tradeoffs
The Economists PARTY POOPERS…OH  YEAH! PARTY POOPERS…NAH..!
 
REAL  ECONOMISTS  …in action ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Adam Smith John Maynard Keynes Assignment 1 Life and Works…(write references /sources) (handwritten in one whole yellow pad)
Do you know that ECONOMICS…is practical & useful subject?  Oh…Come on…!
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?  WIIFM
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
IS A WAY OF THINKING Thinking is… a mental activity with the purpose of  solving a problem, making a decision, fulfilling a desire and searching for answers ECONOMICS Economics is a method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, a technique of thinking which helps its possessor to draw correct conclusion.  (John Maynard Keynes)
THE ECONOMIC WAY OF THINKING   means… ,[object Object],Life is not a series of chances  But a series of choices!
WHEN PEOPLE ACT IN THEIR BEST INTERESTS … IT CAN EXPLAIN MANY THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE Choices that are best for the individual who makes them Uses the available information to make the best choice
As consumer
As student/worker
Study or work ,
Study or work ,
Marry now or later or never
aS investor ,
Should I put up this business ? What will I produce / sell ? How many will I produce / sell ? Etc..etc..etc! aS a businessman ,
How should government use the country’s resources? – EDUCATION, HEALTH, NATIONAL DEFENSE, HOUSING How do we provide jobs to those who are jobless? How do we minimize or eliminate poverty in the country? aS a policymaker ,
Economics  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Economics  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?  WIIFM_2
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME??_2 ,[object Object],[object Object]
WHAT’S GOIN ON?  AIDS/DENGUE
Why oh why...? Teachers and policemen are paid with low salaries while athletes are earning millions Nursing graduates need to pay hospitals (5K) just to take them as volunteer nurses Is there a need to increase the MRT & LRT fares?
 
Economics  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?  WIIFM_3
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME??_3 ,[object Object],[object Object]
WHAT PNoy iS doing? Is he doing enough to fight corruption? Poverty? Is he hiring the right men to work for him?
Economics  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
BENEFITS OF STUDYING ECONOMICS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],WWW.econ
The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the HOLY ONE is understanding Prov. 9:10 If any one lacks wisdom, he should ask GOD, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him. James 1:5
WHY do WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE? One-minute paper – short personal reflection (5 sentences)
Title ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Title ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Econ a course for the game of life

  • 2.
  • 3. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOU... 1. Pair up with someone you do not know. 2. After a minute or two getting to know each other, each person makes up a sentence with words starting with the letter of the OTHER person's name. DETTE ---Dette eats two tons of egg pies! 3. Think of a VERB or ACTION WORD that starts with the same letter as your pet name/nickname. DANCING DETTE
  • 4. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOU... 3. Two pairs (4 students) come in front of the class 4. Each student does the action and yells out the action-name.  Everyone in the group then repeats the action and the action-name. 5. The student then reads the sentence name.
  • 5.
  • 6. Economics…a Course For The Game Of Life PROF. BERNADETTE E. RAYMUNDO
  • 7.
  • 8. LOOK Turn one’s eyes toward something, glance or gaze SEE Perceive mentally, ascertain, recognize, aware or identify UNDERSTAND Know the significance, implications or rationale LEARN Own or acquire the knowledge & skill through study and instruction ACT Putting knowledge into action, reality via thoughts, words, deeds LEARNING PROCESS
  • 10.
  • 11. ECONOMICS as a subject lacks general appeal. Agree/Disagree why?
  • 12. Economics is unpopular or lacks general appeal Agree Disagree 13 or 50% 13 or 50% 13 or 38.2% 21 or 61.8% 21 or 81.5% 5 or 18.5% 47 / 55% 39 / 45%
  • 13. Agree Disagree It is intimidating/ boring / not affected or interested in what’s happening in the economy / It’s complicated/ technical / difficult /because of the math Discusses the bad things about the economy/ Economy not improving/ changing Minor subject/not important Need to be more hands on/ should teach how to survive It is an interesting, informative, & important subject Everyone encounters economics everyday/ is affected by the economy/ needed to be successful in business It can explain the country’s problems / help one in using resources specially money Intelligent people love it
  • 14.
  • 15.  
  • 16.  
  • 17.  
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20.  
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23. The Economists PARTY POOPERS…OH YEAH! PARTY POOPERS…NAH..!
  • 24.  
  • 25.
  • 26. Adam Smith John Maynard Keynes Assignment 1 Life and Works…(write references /sources) (handwritten in one whole yellow pad)
  • 27. Do you know that ECONOMICS…is practical & useful subject? Oh…Come on…!
  • 28. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? WIIFM
  • 29.
  • 30. IS A WAY OF THINKING Thinking is… a mental activity with the purpose of solving a problem, making a decision, fulfilling a desire and searching for answers ECONOMICS Economics is a method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, a technique of thinking which helps its possessor to draw correct conclusion. (John Maynard Keynes)
  • 31.
  • 32. WHEN PEOPLE ACT IN THEIR BEST INTERESTS … IT CAN EXPLAIN MANY THINGS ABOUT PEOPLE Choices that are best for the individual who makes them Uses the available information to make the best choice
  • 37. Marry now or later or never
  • 39. Should I put up this business ? What will I produce / sell ? How many will I produce / sell ? Etc..etc..etc! aS a businessman ,
  • 40. How should government use the country’s resources? – EDUCATION, HEALTH, NATIONAL DEFENSE, HOUSING How do we provide jobs to those who are jobless? How do we minimize or eliminate poverty in the country? aS a policymaker ,
  • 41.
  • 42.
  • 43. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? WIIFM_2
  • 44.
  • 45. WHAT’S GOIN ON? AIDS/DENGUE
  • 46. Why oh why...? Teachers and policemen are paid with low salaries while athletes are earning millions Nursing graduates need to pay hospitals (5K) just to take them as volunteer nurses Is there a need to increase the MRT & LRT fares?
  • 47.  
  • 48.
  • 49. WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? WIIFM_3
  • 50.
  • 51. WHAT PNoy iS doing? Is he doing enough to fight corruption? Poverty? Is he hiring the right men to work for him?
  • 52.
  • 53.
  • 54. The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the HOLY ONE is understanding Prov. 9:10 If any one lacks wisdom, he should ask GOD, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given him. James 1:5
  • 55. WHY do WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE? One-minute paper – short personal reflection (5 sentences)
  • 56.
  • 57.