The CPR Diamond Model is a national development model being promoted by the Club of Professional Researchers, a voluntary research organization of young professionals and leaders with memberships in the government (G), private sector (PS) and civil society organization (CS). It is based on the idea that it is the responsibility of every Filipino, particularly our leaders (G, PS, CS) at the local and national levels to collectively solve the problems and needs of Philippine society.
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CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development, the Framework Concepts and Applications: An Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary Approach to Learning/Research Presented by Elmer R. Esplana President, Club of Professional Researchers, General Manager, Andria’s Taste Restaurant & National Secretariat Coordinator, National Task Force on Price and Volume Watch, DA-Bureau of Animal Industry A portion of the lecture presented in Marinduque State College, Boac, Marinduque and Santa Cruz Institute, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque last September 13, 2008 CODBEPID Project Presentation, Series 1, December 10, 2008
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CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development, the Framework Concepts and Applications:
An Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary Approach to Learning/Research
Presented by
Elmer R. EsplanaPresident, Club of Professional Researchers,General Manager, Andria’s Taste Restaurant
& National Secretariat Coordinator, National Task Force on Price and Volume Watch,
DA-Bureau of Animal Industry
A portion of the lecture presented in Marinduque State College, Boac, Marinduque and Santa Cruz Institute, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque last September 13, 2008
CODBEPID Project Presentation, Series 1, December 10, 2008
Presentation Outline 1. Dissemination Objective 2. Personal Statement3. Presentation Outline 4. Objectives of the Presentation 5. The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political
Development: Explained 6. What is Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary approach to learning?7. What is Socio-economic Development? 8. What is Governance? 9. Conclusion10. About CODBEPID Project 11. Vision of the Club of Professional Researchers 12. Objectives of the Club of Professional Researchers 13. Criteria/qualifications how to become a member of the Club of
Professional Researchers? 14. CPR Contact Information
Dissemination Objective To share the importance of
interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary learning/research concepts and
applications, for the advancement of national
development in the Philippines in the succeeding 30 years or
the CPR Vision 2038
Personal Statement
"The change you can expect from this country is dependent on the sacrifices and contributions of all people, specially our leaders.”- Elmer Esplana, September 2008
Objectives of the Presentation 1. To provide conceptual framework for the
interconnection of interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary learning/research as it relates to the socio-economic development and effective governance in the Philippines.
2. To encourage the reader to maximize individual life's potential through the life-changing power of interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary learning and the application of the knowledge gains from this presentation either as a student or a professional.
3. To challenge the reader for their individual/personal contribution to socio-economic development and effective local and national governance in the Philippines, in the succeeding 30 years.
Figure 1. The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development
CPR- Club of Professional Researchers Conceptual Framework of Development
The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development: Explained
• The CPR Diamond Model is a national development model being promoted by the Club of Professional Researchers, a voluntary research organization of young professionals and leaders with memberships in the government (G), private sector (PS) and civil society organization (CS).
• It is based on the idea that it is the responsibility of every Filipino, particularly our leaders (G, PS, CS) at the local and national levels to collectively solve the problems and needs of Philippine society.
The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development (cont)
• The CPR Diamond Model emphasizes that mankind (human-beings) is both a means and an end of development. Using the different levels of learning approach with emphasis on the interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach to learning/research.
• These two approaches to learning should be the ideal way of encouraging the application of knowledge for every Filipino to create their individual contribution towards the attainment of socio-economic and political development in the country, at the national and local levels, using the different attributes/characteristics and core values of development.
The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development (cont)
• The CPR Diamond Model adheres to the principles that knowledge, wisdom, power and authority are all God’s stewardship to man by God. Unless man acknowledges this stewardship from Him and, recognizes that God is all-knowing, all-powerful and all-present in his/her (individual) life, his/her perspiration, inspiration and will power are all in vain and will not give the optimum impact to the society, where he/she is supposed to contribute, and chart his/her own legacy and history.
• The model has a target timeframe of 30 years for dissemination and encouraging for its application and utilization for its fruits to be seen in the Philippine society and in any other places (country) and other concerns of development where the Model could be applied .
What interdisciplinary approach to learning?
• Interdisciplinary approach to research/learning is concerned to the transfer of methods from one discipline to another. Interdisciplinarity can be classified into three: degree of application, epistemology degree, and degree of generation of new disciplines. CPR Diamond Model of Development focuses on the degree of application of knowledge into real life situation.
What is interdisciplinary learning? (cont)
• Like multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary learning overflows the disciplines, but its goal still remains within the framework of disciplinary research. It connects the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills from more than one subject area to examine a central theme, issue, problem, topic, or experience. It is a holistic experience that stresses linkages (e.g. using sustainable development as a theme, students pursue learning outcomes from science, social studies, and language arts to better understand a complex issue).
Comparison of Disciplinary, Multidisciplinary, Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Approach to Learning – Dr. Josefina Tayag – Current
UP Manila Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
• Disciplinary approach explains one field from the framework of one discipline; e.g. economics, political science, business management, etc.
• On the other hand, the multidisciplinary approach brings to fore the various disciplines working independently on a broadly defined problem, for instance, poverty in the Philippines, a disease like rabies, Avian Influenza, etc.
• The interdisciplinary approach, on the other hand, also brings in the different disciplines and insights to a problem but blurs the boundaries between different disciplines.
• Transdisciplinary approach, according to Rosenfield, seeks the creation of a common conceptual framework to address a particular problem with blending of commonly accepted concepts and theories (Rosenfield, 1992).
What is transdisciplinary approach to learning?
• Transdisciplinary approach to research/learning, on the other hand, is concerned with the universal sharing of knowledge between and across the different disciplines, and beyond all disciplines. Its goal is the understanding of the present world, of which one of the imperatives is the unity of the knowledge.
• Mutual learning is the basic principle of transdisciplinary approach (Ronald Scholz of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology).
What is transdisciplinary learning?
• Transdisciplinary learning aspires to make the change from research for society to research with society. It is a (new) type of scientific activity that produces, integrates, and manages knowledge. It supplements traditional, disciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary scientific activities by incorporating the processes, methodologies, knowledge, and goals of interested parties from science, industry, and politics into one another.
Figure 1. The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development
CPR- Club of Professional Researchers Conceptual Framework of Development
God’s Stewardship to Man from Him
• Based on the framework (Figure 1), it is important to note that knowledge, wisdom, power and authority are God’s stewardship to man from God.
• Stewardship means the proper management of your life and possessions. We are responsible as God’s stewards to properly manage the things He has given us.
We need to acknowledge the hand of God in our lives.
We need to acknowledge God as the sources of knowledge, skills, power and authority for us to
effectively govern our country.We need good leaders. We need new leaders
who will take the baton from the old leadership. We need leaders who have the strong foundation in
interdisciplinary /transdisciplinary learning to make the difference and create positive change in the
Philippine society. We need to develop true Filipino leaders who knew
how to sacrifice and contribute. Our country needs each one of us!
But what is development for the Philippines?
• According to development economist Michael Todaro (Economic Development in the Third World, 1989), development must be conceived as a multidimensional process involving major changes in social structures, popular attitudes, and national institutions, as well as the acceleration of economic growth, the reduction of inequality, and the eradication of absolute poverty.
What are the three core values of development
• Life-sustenance. The ability to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, health and protection.
• Self-esteem. It is a sense of worth and self-respect, of not being used as tool by others for their own ends.
• Freedom from Servitude: It is not to be understood in the political or ideological sense, but as a fundamental sense, the freedom from alienating material conditions of life and from social servitude, to ignorance, to misery, to institutions and dogmatic beliefs. It involves expanded range of human choices.
Comparison of Economic versus Social Development
• Economic development is the development of economic wealth of countries or regions for the well-being of their inhabitants.
• Social development is the social change which characterize the change in social structure, the social institutions, the social behavior or the social relations of a society, community of people, and so on.
• Social change could be any event or action that affects a group of individuals that have shared values or characteristics.
• Social change could also be an acts of advocacy for the cause of changing society in a normative way (subjective).
What is socio-economic development?
• Socio-economic development is the process of social and economic development in a society. Socio-economic development is measured with indicators, such as GDP, life expectancy, literacy and levels of employment, to name some. Changes in less-tangible factors are also considered, such as personal dignity, freedom of association, personal safety and freedom from fear of physical harm, and the extent of participation in civil society. Causes of socio-economic impacts are, for example, new technologies, changes in laws, changes in the physical environment and ecological changes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socioeconomic_development)
But, what are the attributes/characteristics of Socio-economic development?
• Improvement on the level of health, education and other social services.
• Promotion the following values: good interpersonal relationship; discipline; improvement of one’s knowledge and skills; commitment to the harnessing of Filipino history, culture and arts; nationalism, and faith in God.
• Working on to alleviate/reduce/eradicate poverty (absolute poverty or insufficiency in life-sustaining goods).
• Improvement in the national infrastructure, information communications and technology capabilities.
But what are the attributes/characteristics of Socio-economic development? (cont)
• Promotion of people’s self-esteem (identity, dignity, respect, honor and recognition).
• Give the people the freedom from external influence and dominance, and freedom of choice. These include: freedom to trade, freedom to utilize appropriate technology, freedom to be educated, freedom to make his/her own lifestyle; freedom to receive and give public/private aid; a choice to have material gain; a choice for leisure; a choice for beauty; and a choice for contemplation.
What is Governance?
Governance is the process by which we collectively solve the problems, needs and concerns of our country (Osborne & Gaebler, Reinventing Government, 1993).
What are the attributes/characteristics of Effective Governance?
• Accountability • Proactiveness • Transparency • Participation • Convergence • Responsiveness • Political will • Commitment to reduce corruption• Priority to excellence in servicing others
What are the attributes/characteristics of Effective Governance (cont)
• Wise planner and spender of government and personal money/finances
• Social equity • Stewardship• Capability to benchmark the good things done by others
(people, organizations, country)• Competitiveness (Aiming to access the world market for
our locally-produced products and services)• Admired Leader (good leader and good example)• Determined to make a difference in the life of other
people and his/her (our) legacy for the Philippines
The Applications of CPR Diamond Model for
National Development
The Applications of CPR Diamond Model • It can be used as a personal roadmap for better human
development. • It can be used as a guide to advance and uplift the
socio-economic and political development in the country (Philippines).
• It is an example on how interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary learning/research could be used as a tool for the national development of the Philippines.
• It has practical application in all fields of study, depending on your expertise or specialization.
• It is a model that acknowledges the omnipotent, omnipresence and omniscience of God in advancing the national development of the Philippines and, lastly.
• It can be your guide to a better quality of life and in achieving your dreams and vision, as a person created in the image of God. Mabuhay ka at ang Pilipinas!
Conclusion
• Interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary learning approach could be used as a tool to encourage the application of knowledge from the different fields of specializations (economics, education, business management, statistics, political science, etc.) from the perspective of national development.
Conclusion (cont)• The usefulness of the CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and
Political Development is dependent on how an individual adheres to the principles and inherent values attached to the development model.
• Under the interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach to learning, this conceptual framework is a tool in attacking the national and local development concerns of the Philippines. It brings in the different disciplines and insights to a problem, but blurs the boundaries between different disciplines. It also seeks the application of a common conceptual framework (CPR Diamond Model) to address the different problems and needs of socio-economic and political development in the country, with the blending of commonly accepted concepts and theories from different fields of specializations. These fields of specializations include development and business economics, education, psychology, health social science, sociology, statistics, political science, public administration, business management, agriculture science, to name some.
• If this presentation has enlighten you to the concepts and applications of socio-economic and political development, relative to the CPR Diamond Model of Development, please share it with others. We are also happy to hear from you by contacting us in the contact information I attached in the last two pages of this downloadable online presentation.
“Ikaw at ako ay may bahagi sa pag-unlad ng bayan natin! Maibabahagi mo ba ang alam mo?” – Elmer Esplana, December 2008
Figure 1. The CPR Diamond Model for Socio-economic and Political Development
CPR- Club of Professional Researchers Conceptual Framework of Development
CPR ONLINE DISSEMINATION OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(CODBEPID Project) This project is an undertaking of the Club of Professional Researchers
which provides an alternative learning tools to professionals and students using the interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach to
learning/research being advocated and promoted by the Club since 2003. CPR is a voluntary research organization of professional,
including interested student researchers. This project also aims to give analysis about the national development
issues for the enlightening of Filipino professionals and students to contribute in the development of the Philippine society in the
succeeding 30 years or the CPR Vision 2038.
Or for further information please visit, CPR Diamond Model Blogs at http://cprstudies2038.multiply.com.
The Vision of the Club of Professional Researchers
The vision of the group is to produce committed values-oriented and highly
competitive professionals and leaders that will promote and contribute in the
advancement of interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary
approaches to research, advocate policy reforms in the bureaucracy, and desire to do excellent things for the upliftment of
quality of life of Filipinos.
The Objectives of the Club of Professional Researchers To conduct collaborative
interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary researches to be presented in local and international forum, and conferences for the advancement of personal,
organizational, and community development, and quality of life of Filipinos; 2) To give advice and positions in matters that would strengthen political, social and
economic development of the Philippines; 3) To train and equip each other in preparation for the active leadership
in the government, business sector and civil society organizations; 4) To advocate reform in the government and contribute excellent things in the public service for good governance; and 5) To promote Christian values
such as camaraderie, honesty, discipline, love, obedience, nationalism, and concern to the needs of
others.
Criteria/qualifications how to become a member of the Club of Professional Researchers?
• Those professionals and those interested student researchers who are thinking of enhancing his/her skills in doing interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary research to improve his/her capabilities, competencies and competitiveness as a Filipino professional and researcher by his/her choice.
• Has the interest/inclination in doing collaborative research (team work spirit) with fellow members of the Club.
• Believes in the objectives and vision of the Club.• Is willing to sacrifice a portion of his time and other resources, and to
contribute his/her talent and expertise for the advancement of CPR Diamond Model for National Development (Socio-economic and Political Development)
• Has the desire and personal motivation to participate in effecting change/making the difference for the national development of Philippine society, in the succeeding 30 years.
• Has the desire to participate in local and international conferences to present research papers/studies or join research contest.
• Is willing to be trained as a leader or already a leader in his/her area of specialization/expertise.
• Are you interested to become a member of the Club of Professional Researchers?
• You can do that by sending us a copy of your resume/biodata at [email protected] and we will get in touch with you during the week.
Club of Professional Researchersc/o Elmer R. EsplanaAndria’s Taste Restaurant Chamber 8, Puerta Isabel II, Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila, Philippines Mobile No. 0922-8117367/0915-7205432Andria’s Taste: 536-6427Website links:http://www.smileyberks.com/cprhttp://cprstudies2038.multiply.com
Thank You for the time of reading the concepts and applications of
CPR Diamond Model. As this model became useful to me, I hope and pray that it could also be a useful
model/framework in your life, and profession, as well. For any inquiries and other information about the CPR Diamond Model, please don’t hesitate to contact me
anytime. We can make the difference in the Philippine society in the succeeding 30 years.
Trust me! I also trust in you!God bless you my fellow researcher!
Sincerely,
Elmer R. EsplanaPresidentClub of Professional Researchers
