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Module 20: Business Studies

Economic development and planning.

Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.

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SECTION: BUSINESS STUDIES

MODULE: 20

Part A: Units

Economic development and planning

a. Meaning of economic growth and development

b. Characteristics of under employment

c. Goals of development

d. Factors that hinder development

e. Meaning of development planning

f. Need for development planning

g. Problems encountered in development planning

Part B: Project

Analyze development goals and planning challenges.

Project Title: Development Planning Brief

Objective: Explain growth, development goals, and planning issues.

Project Instructions:

1. Define economic growth and development in your own words.
2. List three goals of development in a local context.
3. Identify two factors that hinder development.
4. Explain why development planning is needed.
5. Describe one challenge in development planning.
6. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

• Definitions and development goals.
• Hindering factors and planning needs.
• Planning challenge summary.

Submission

Part C: Training Others

Guide a peer on development goals and planning.

Guidance:

• Explain growth vs development.
• Discuss goals and obstacles.
• Review planning needs and challenges.

Reflection:

• What did the learner understand well?
• What needed more explanation?
• What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Expectations not met

2 = Partially met

3 = Satisfactorily met

4 = Excellently met

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

• Growth and development concepts:
• Goals and obstacles to development:
• Development planning and challenges:

Coach assessment:

• Growth and development concepts:
• Goals and obstacles to development:
• Development planning and challenges:

Submission

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