UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS MAIN CAMPUS

DIONISIO JAKOSALEM COLON ST. CEBU CITY 6000

TRENDS, NETWORK, AND

CRITICAL THINKING IN THE
ST
21 CENTURY
SELF- LEARNING KIT

SUBMITTED BY:

SUBMITTED TO: MR/ TANIE ROBLES JR.

 Module
Module 1 1
UNDERSTANDING TREND

Content Standards

1. The learner understands the emergence of trends and patterns

Performance Standards
1. The learner will be able to derive an idea from instances and present this idea
through 100 word essay, artwork and other graphic representation

Learning Competencies:

1. Differentiate a trend from a fad

2. Explain the process on how to spot a trend
3. Point out the elements that make up a trend
4. Describe the different characteristics of a trend
5. Identify parts of the whole
6. Identify and explain an emerging pattern

Identify causes and consequences

Engage

1. Give your insight on the photo above.

The photo above in my own perspective portrays how technology is fast developing especially
now in our generation. We are widely exposed to new innovations such as social media which
is dominant in today’s society. Technology helps us to connect from everything, it makes
anything for us easier to access like booking tickets for a flight, researching for information
and it helps us to communicate in the most convenient way possible.
 Assessment Task No. 1

Trend and Fad

Directions: In the Venn Diagram below compare and contrast Trend and Fad. Kindly refer to the Venn Diagram
Rubric on the next page for your knowledge on how you will be graded.

- Trends have a much
-  a trend is defined as “a general longer lifespan than fads.
development or change in a In fact, they can continue
to be fashionable for - On the other hand, a fad is “a
situation or in the way that style, activity, or interest that
years and even decades.
people are behaving.” is very popular for a short
The primary
difference between a tre period of time.”
nd and a fad is
that trends have the
potential to be long-term
influencers on the
market. In
addition, trends often
involve altered classics.
 Venn Diagram Rubric

NOTE: This rubric will be rated by your Instructor only!

Exemplary Accomplishe Developing Beginning Points

d
Compar 20-16 15-11 10-6 5-1
ison All statements are Most statements Some statements Few or no
Statem supported by are supported by are supported by statements are
ents details from the details from the details from the supported by details
text. text. text. from text.

/20
Numbe 20-16 15-11 10-6 5-1
r of Student makes 5 or Student makes 4 Student makes 3 Student makes 0-2
quality more quality or more quality or more quality quality statements of
statem statements of statements of statements of comparison in each
ent comparison in each comparison in comparison in outer circle.
outer circle. each outer circle. each outer circle.

/20
Choose 20-16 15-11 10-6 5-1
s Student chose Student chose Student chose Student chose
approp important important characteristics characteristics
riate characteristics characteristics that were that are
charact of each being that provided vague and unimportant,
eristics compared. meaningful general and vague or
for comparison. that provided a general.
compar partial /20
ison comparison.
Total Points /60
 Assessment Task No. 2

Picture Analysis
Directions: Below you will find four paintings by Pablo Picasso, a famous Spanish painter known for his abstract works and co-
founder of the cubist. Select one painting and write 100 word essay with the following guide questions:

 Describe the painting based from your interpretation

 What significance can you find in the painting
 Associate the picture from any of the 13 principles of gestalt theory

Write your analysis on the succeeding page. Kindly refer to the Rubric on the next page of your analysis
for your knowledge on how you will be graded.

“The Weeping Woman”

The artwork interprets so much grief, sadness, anger and regret in one. Emotions we usually
feel when we are down. As humans we all want to have the most impeccable life or experiences
but in reality we can’t control what lies on our future may it be success, joy, or even hardships.
And in order to overcome those I believe that we should be prepared and have an open mind
that life isn’t just ups we experience downfalls too. We should take every moment as an
opportunity to cherish and embrace so when the time comes that it’s over we won’t have any
regrets nor sadness. We should start living our lives the way we’ve always wanted and do it first
hand by accepting and knowing ourselves.
The Weeping Woman is an iconic image of unspeakable grief and pain, representing universal
suffering. The fragmented features and the use of acid green and purple heighten the painting's
emotional intensity. The model for the Weeping Woman was Picasso's partner Dora Maar, a
passionate, strong and intelligent woman.

Gestalt grouping plays a crucial role as well, as ideas like proximity and common fate dictate
movement and force viewers in associating objects or images together, crafting meaning,
ultimately the message. Understanding visual theories adds another tool into the toolkit, helping
further interpret and critique within the visual world.

Category Excellent(4) Very Good(3) Good(2) Needs Improvement(1) Rate

Focus on Topic There is one clear, well- Main idea is clear but the Main idea is somewhat The main idea is not clear. There is
(Content) focused topic. Main idea supporting information is clear but there is a need a seemingly random collection of
stands out and is general. for more supporting information.
supported by detailed information.
information.

Grammar & Spelling Writer makes no errors Writer makes 1-2 errors in Writer makes 3-4 errors Writer makes more than 4 errors
(Conventions) in grammar or spelling grammar or spelling that in grammar or spelling in grammar or spelling that
that distract the reader distract the reader from the that distract the reader distract the reader from the
from the content. content. from the content. content.

Introduction The introduction is The introduction clearly The introduction states There is no clear introduction of
(Organization) inviting, states the main states the main topic and the main topic, but does the main topic or structure of the
topic and previews the previews the structure of the not adequately preview paper.
structure of the paper. paper, but is not particularly the structure of the
inviting to the reader. paper nor is it
particularly inviting to
the reader.

Sequencing Details are placed in a Details are placed in a logical Some details are not in a Many details are not in a logical or
(Organization) logical order and the way order, but the way in which logical or expected expected order. There is little
they are presented they are order, and this distracts sense that the writing is organized.
effectively keeps the presented/introduced the reader.
interest of the reader. sometimes makes the writing
less interesting.

Conclusion The conclusion is strong The conclusion is The conclusion is There is no clear conclusion, the
(Organization) and leaves the reader recognizable and ties up recognizable, but does paper just ends.
with a feeling that they almost all the loose ends. not tie up several loose
understand what the ends.
writer is \"getting at.\"

TOTAL

DESCRIPTIVE EQUIVALENT
COMPETENT: Standards Met Consistently/ Expectations (16-20)

EXPERIENCED: Standards Met Often/ Frequently (13-15)

DEVELOPING: Standards Met Sometimes/ Improvement Needed (11-12)

NOVICE: Standards Not Met or Seldomly Met (10-below)

Module
Module 2 1
UNDERSTANDING LOCAL AND GLOBAL
NETWORK

Content Standards

1. The learner understand strategic analysis and intuitive thinking

Performance Standards
1. The learner draws a color coded map of the networks of power relations (political,
economic, cultural and kinship ties) within a particular community

Learning Competencies:

1. Explain strategic and intuitive thinking

2. Apply strategic analysis
3. Apply intuitive thinking in solving a problem in the community using a map of social
networks
4. Explain the concrete effect of globalization and to one’s daily life
5. Explain the need for collaboration and cooperation to achieve interconnectedness
6. Discuss the different contributions of the parts of the whole and the important role
of creative imagination in putting together the various parts of the whole
 Engage
Word Association: Using concepts and words complete the graphic organizer on what are the things that
comes to your mind when you hear the word “THINKING”. Give brief explanation on the space below.

What words can you associate with the word “THINKING”

CRITICAL

PROS & CONS

THINKING

PROBLEM
DECISION
SOLVING

FIRM/STERN
THOUGHTS

- Thinking is manipulating information, as when we form concepts, engage in problem solving, reason
and make decisions. Thought, the act of thinking, produces more thoughts. Thinking also helps us to
collaborate possible ideas and conclude in every situation.
 Assessment Task No. 3

Case Analysis
Directions: Company X is one of the pioneer mobile stores. The company sells mobile phones, accessories, phone cards
and does cellular repairs. Company X also maintains good customer’s relationship to its buyers. However, during its
ninth year, four other retail cellular players come in. All the goods are bought in Manila and outside the country through
order delivery.

Except for the three others, Company Y sells fake goods at a lower price. Despite the good service, this selling cheap fake
phone affects the Company X and the other competitors. The new customers do not understand the difference between
the original and the fake commodities. This prompts Company X to close down since the business can no longer afford
its rent and overhead.

Choose one strategic analysis. Provide hypothetical information for Company X and Company Y together with other
companies so that Company X will not close down.

This will be done through the outline given below and the method employed in any of the strategic analysis.

Company Profile:
Competitor’s Profile
Using a Strategic analysis
Using Social Network
Conclusion
Recommendation

Write your answer on the succeeding page. Kindly refer to the Rubric on the next page of your analysis for your
knowledge on how you will be graded.

Company Profile: SAMSUNG

Samsung, South Korean company that is one of the world's largest producers of electronic

devices. ... Samsung specializes in the production of a wide variety of consumer and
industry electronics, including appliances, digital media devices, semiconductors, memory chips, and
integrated systems

Competitor’s Profile: APPLE

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers and
portable digital music players. The Company sells a range of related software, services, accessories, networking solutions,
and third-party digital content and applications.
 Using a strategic Analysis
MISSION

Samsung’s Mission: We will devote our human resources and technology to create superior products and
services, thereby contributing to a better global society.” This corporate mission was published in the 1990s,
when the company was undergoing rapid global expansion in various semiconductors, electronics, and related
technology markets. Based on its business operations and current international industry positioning, Samsung
focuses on the following components in its corporate mission:

1. Human resources and technological resources

2. Superiority of products and services
3. Improvement of the global society

VISION

Samsung’s Vision: “Inspire the world with our innovative technologies, products and design that enrich
people’s lives and contribute to social prosperity by creating a new future.” The company follows this vision
statement to maintain profitable technology business operations that contribute to the improvement of people’s
lives. Samsung frequently refers to a shortened version of this corporate vision: “Vision 2020: Inspire the
World, Create the Future.” The company extensively implements this statement throughout its subsidiaries’
operations in the consumer electronics, computing technology, and semiconductors industries. The following
components are contained in Samsung’s vision statement:

1. Global inspiration
2. Innovation
3. Improvement of lives and future social prosperity

VALUES

Samsung core values include “people, excellence, change, integrity, and co-

prosperity.” Samsung has a very rich culture in all its facilities across the globe, and all of them
display similar and comparable practices.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Samsung business strategy is marked with a high level of flexibility in a way that the company is determined in
changing its strategy dramatically according to changes in external business environment. Few people know
that the Samsung initially started as a grocery store in Korea in 1938, switched to noodle business in 1940 and
moved to sugar production in 1950. Later, Samsung became engaged in woollen mill in 1954 and insurance and
securities business in 1956.

 Samsung produced black and white TV as the first technological product in 1960 and since then the company
emerged as one of the leaders in technology and electronics market segments in the global scale. Frequent
change of direction and new product development persists as important features of Samsung business strategy
to this day.

TARGET MARKET

Samsung's target audience are people from age 15 to 45 who follow the latest technology trends.
Their lifestyles are driven by heavy consumption of TV and digital media, and they are especially
engaged in local TV series, as well as celebrities and their aspirational lifestyles.

USING SOCIAL NETWORK

Samsung's most appropriate tools to communicate and connect with its target audience are Twitter,

Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Samsung specifically makes excellent use of
its social media presence on Twitter and Facebook for both promotion and for customer service

CONCLUSION
Samsung is the main brand for mobile phones with its high-end specifications. The users are
average consumers and companies. The main competitor is Apple; however Samsung gives the
competitive attention through mobile features.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Well I think Samsung is doing an excellent job to their field. And they play a huge part
on our global technological development, I would just like to recommend that they should not stop on
what they are doing because they are such an inspiration.
 Category Excellent(4) Very Good(3) Good(2) Needs Improvement(1) Rate

Focus on Topic There is one clear, well- Main idea is clear but the Main idea is somewhat The main idea is not clear. There
(Content) focused topic. Main idea supporting information is clear but there is a need is a seemingly random collection
stands out and is general. for more supporting of information.
supported by detailed information.
information.

Grammar & Spelling Writer makes no errors Writer makes 1-2 errors in Writer makes 3-4 errors Writer makes more than 4 errors
(Conventions) in grammar or spelling grammar or spelling that in grammar or spelling in grammar or spelling that
that distract the reader distract the reader from the that distract the reader distract the reader from the
from the content. content. from the content. content.

Introduction The introduction is The introduction clearly The introduction states There is no clear introduction of
(Organization) inviting, states the main states the main topic and the main topic, but does the main topic or structure of the
topic and previews the previews the structure of the not adequately preview paper.
structure of the paper. paper, but is not particularly the structure of the
inviting to the reader. paper nor is it
particularly inviting to
the reader.

Sequencing Details are placed in a Details are placed in a logical Some details are not in a Many details are not in a logical or
(Organization) logical order and the order, but the way in which logical or expected expected order. There is little
way they are presented they are order, and this distracts sense that the writing is
effectively keeps the presented/introduced the reader. organized.
interest of the reader. sometimes makes the
writing less interesting.

Conclusion The conclusion is strong The conclusion is The conclusion is There is no clear conclusion, the
(Organization) and leaves the reader recognizable and ties up recognizable, but does paper just ends.
with a feeling that they almost all the loose ends. not tie up several loose
understand what the ends.
writer is \"getting at.\"

TOTAL
 DESCRIPTIVE EQUIVALENT

COMPETENT: Standards Met Consistently/ Expectations (16-20)

EXPERIENCED: Standards Met Often/ Frequently (13-15)

DEVELOPING: Standards Met Sometimes/ Improvement Needed (11-12)

NOVICE: Standards Not Met or Seldomly Met (10-below)

Assessment Task No. 4

Globalization
Directions: Cut down 1 article from newspaper related to economy, politics, migration, technology and environment. Articles should
be pasted under the category “news clips”. After, answer the column question, “How does it affect People in different parts of the
world”? Kindly refer to the Rubric on the next for your knowledge on how you will be graded.

Subject News Clips How does it affect people in different

parts of the World?

1. Economy

2. Politics

3. Migration
4. Technology

5. Environment

Category Excellent(4) Very Good(3) Good(2) Needs Improvement(1) Rate

Focus on Topic There is one clear, well- Main idea is clear but the Main idea is somewhat The main idea is not clear. There
(Content) focused topic. Main idea supporting information is clear but there is a need is a seemingly random collection
stands out and is general. for more supporting of information.
supported by detailed information.
information.

Grammar & Spelling Writer makes no errors Writer makes 1-2 errors in Writer makes 3-4 errors Writer makes more than 4 errors
(Conventions) in grammar or spelling grammar or spelling that in grammar or spelling in grammar or spelling that
that distract the reader distract the reader from the that distract the reader distract the reader from the
from the content. content. from the content. content.

Introduction The introduction is The introduction clearly The introduction states There is no clear introduction of
(Organization) inviting, states the main states the main topic and the main topic, but does the main topic or structure of the
topic and previews the previews the structure of the not adequately preview paper.
structure of the paper. paper, but is not particularly the structure of the
inviting to the reader. paper nor is it
particularly inviting to
the reader.

Sequencing Details are placed in a Details are placed in a logical Some details are not in a Many details are not in a logical or
(Organization) logical order and the order, but the way in which logical or expected expected order. There is little
way they are presented they are order, and this distracts sense that the writing is
effectively keeps the presented/introduced the reader. organized.
interest of the reader. sometimes makes the
writing less interesting.

Conclusion The conclusion is strong The conclusion is The conclusion is There is no clear conclusion, the
(Organization) and leaves the reader recognizable and ties up recognizable, but does paper just ends.
with a feeling that they almost all the loose ends. not tie up several loose
understand what the ends.
writer is \"getting at.\"

TOTAL
 DESCRIPTIVE EQUIVALENT

COMPETENT: Standards Met Consistently/ Expectations (16-20)

EXPERIENCED: Standards Met Often/ Frequently (13-15)

DEVELOPING: Standards Met Sometimes/ Improvement Needed (11-12)

NOVICE: Standards Not Met or Seldomly Met (10-below)

Assessment Task No. 5

SLOGAN MAKING
Directions: Create a SLOGAN, with a design that will provide your stand on the consequence on one’s action that will affect other
people as well as the environment. Kindly refer to the Rubric on the next for your knowledge on how you will be graded.
 RUBRIC
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Score
USE OF TIME Student uses Student use Student uses Student does
their time to most of their some of their not work
work time to work time to work productively
productively productively productively and efficiently.
and efficiently. and efficiently. and efficiently. Student is
frequently off
task.
PICTURES/ Pictures and Most pictures Few of the The student’s
GRAPHICS graphics are and graphics pictures and pictures are not
clear and are clear and graphics are clear or
relevant. relevant. clear and relevant.
relevant.
REQUIRED All of the Most of the Few of the Most of the
ELEMENTS required required required required
elements are elements are elements are elements are
clearly visible, clearly visible, clearly visible, missing.
organize and organized and organized and
well-placed. well-placed. well placed.
VISUAL CLARITY The project has The project has The project The project
an excellent a nice design needs needs
design and and layout. improvement in significant
layout. design and improvement in
layout or design, layout
neatness. and neatness.
CONTENT The project has The project has The project has The project has
SPELLING excellent 1-2 spelling 3-5 errors in more than 5
GRAMMAR spelling, errors in spelling and errors in
grammar, spelling and grammar. spelling and
punctuation and grammar. grammar.
original Content is also
content. plagiarized.
TOTAL

DESCRIPTIVE EQUIVALENT
 COMPETENT: Standards Met Consistently/ Expectations (16-20)

EXPERIENCED: Standards Met Often/ Frequently (13-15)

DEVELOPING: Standards Met Sometimes/ Improvement Needed (11-12)

NOVICE: Standards Not Met or Seldomly Met (10-below)

Module
Module 3 1
Democratic Interventions

Content Standards
1. The learner understands the meaning and dimensions of democracy

Performance Standards
1. The learner explains creatively the ill effects of undemocratic practices related to
factors such as gender biases, poverty, political marginalization, racial inequality,
cultural domination, crisis of representation and policies of recognition

Learning Competencies:

1. Identify democratic practices

2. Explain the importance of participation in democracy
3. Differentiate participatory from representative democracy
4. Assess democratic interventions prevailing in political and social institutions
5. Formulate viable alternative to undemocratic practices
 Engage
Answer the following questions:

1. Do you think that Philippines has the advantage of having democracy as a form of
government? Explain. Answer should be not less than 5 sentences?

2. If you would be given a chance to choose the form of government that our country should
follow, what would it be and why?
 Assessment Task No. 6

Correcting Undemocratic Practices

Directions: Write a minimum of 250-word essay on the concept that can be found below. Choose only one concept. Highlight in your
essay on how you are going to correct this undemocratic practice. Write your essay on the space provided below. You may also
write your own title. Kindly refer to the Rubric in the succeeding page for you to know and understand what the instructor’s
expectation for the journal entry is and how you will be graded.

 Vote buying during election

 Spending public funds for personal use
 Corruption in government projects
 Abuse of executive power such as declaration of Martial Law

____________________________
 Rubric

NOTE: This rubric will be rated by your Instructor only!

Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning Points

Content 20-16 15-11 10-6 5-1
Journal demonstrates Journal Journal Journal lacks critical
a high degree of demonstrates some demonstrates thinking. Superficial
critical thinking in degree of critical limited critical connections are made
applying, analyzing, thinking in applying, thinking in applying, with key course
and evaluating key analyzing, and/or analyzing, and/or concepts and course
course concepts and evaluating key evaluating key materials, activities,
/20
theories from course concepts and course concepts and and/or assignments
readings, lectures, theories from theories from
media, discussions readings, lectures, readings, lectures,
activities, and/or media, discussions media, discussions,
assignments. activities, and/or activities, and/or
assignments. assignments.

Persona 20-16 15-11 10-6 5-1

l Growth Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates less Personal growth and
significant personal satisfactory personal than adequate awareness are not
growth and growth and personal growth and evident and/or
awareness of deeper awareness through awareness through demonstrates a neutral
meaning through some inferences few or simplistic experience with
inferences made, made, examples, inferences made, negligible personal
/20
examples, well insights, and examples, insights, impact.
developed insights, challenges. and/or challenges
and substantial depth that are not well
in perceptions and developed.
challenges.

Writing 10-8 7-5 4-2 1

Quality Well written and Above average Average and/or Poor writing style
clearly organized writing style and casual writing lacking in standard
using standard logically style that is English, clarity,
English, organized using sometimes language used,
characterized by standard English unclear and/or and/or frequent
elements of a with minor with some errors errors in grammar,
strong writing errors in in grammar, punctuation, /10
style and basically grammar, punctuation, usage, and
 free from punctuation, usage, and spelling. Needs
grammar, usage, and spelling work.
punctuation, spelling.
usage, and
spelling errors.
Total Points /50
Rubric adapted from Denise Kreiger, Instructional Design/Technology Services, SC&I, Rutgers, 4/2014

Module
Module 4 1
ICT, NEURAL AND SOCIAL NETWORK

Content Standards

1. The learner understands how ICT enslaves, emancipates and empowers individuals.

Performance Standards
1. The learner organizes and mobilizes an event that deals with a significant global
issue, using ICT

Learning Competencies:

1. Identify the dimensions of technology that are enabling and inhibiting

2. Discuss the benefit of technology
3. Explain the weakest link in a system using strategic and intuitive thinking
4. Explain how information communication facilitate social relationships and political
movements
5. Propose a creative intervention to improve human life using ICT
6. Differentiate connections from relationship and network
7. Illustrate how brain or neural network works
8. Compare the neural networks with social network
Engage

1. Write your insight about the picture above.

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 Assessment Task No. 7

ETHICAL ISSUES
Directions: Choose one contemporary issue below. Make a five-minute video presentation using one of the strategic and intuitive
thinking skills (SWOT, PEST and etc.). Submit the video to this email admvilbat@gmail.com. Kindly refer to the Rubric in the
succeeding page for you to know and understand what the instructor’s expectation for the journal entry is and how you will be
graded.
 Criteria 4 3 2 1 Score
Presentation Well-rehearsed with Rehearsed with fairly Delivery not smooth, but Delivery not smooth and
smooth delivery that smooth delivery able to maintain audience attention
holds audience that holds audience interest of the often lost.
attention. attention most of audience most of
the time. the time.
Content Covers topic in-depth with Includes essential Includes essential Content is minimal OR
details and examples. knowledge about information about there are several
Subject knowledge is the topic. Subject the topic but there factual errors.
excellent. knowledge appears are 1-2 factual
to be good. errors.
Style/Mechanics The presentation has The presentation is clearThe presentation lacksThe presentation lacks a
great creativity and and logical and style and creativity; clear understanding
style, and is not just a contains facts as presents adequate of the subject
list of facts or reading well as very few information but in a matter and has
of information. mistakes. Good, way that does not many errors or
Viewers were clear presentation, WOW the viewer. leaves out vital
WOWed. but lacks some information.
creativity or clarity.
Work quality and The work done exceedsThe work was done withWork is done with fair Work is done with little
effort expectations and good effort that effort, but the effort, quality is not
shows that the shows what the quality is still not what the students
students are proud of students are what the group is are capable of. It is
their work. Maximum capable of. It is capable of. It is evident that the
effort was put into evident that the evident that the work was rushed
the video group put effort into work was rushed. and little time was
presentation. the presentation. spent on the final
product. Work is
incomplete.
Teamwork The team has worked wellThe group worked well The team did work The group could not
together. as a team overall, together, but had work together and
Responsibilities were and most decisions difficulty sharing could not share
shared and and responsibilities responsibilities. decisions or
disagreements were were shared. Disagreements were responsibilities as
handled well. not resolved and was expected.
the group argued
often.
Remarks: Total:
 RUBRIC Score Scoring Scale Total

COMPETENT: Standards Met Consistently/ Expectations 4 PROFESSIONAL 20 – 15

EXPERIENCED: Standards Met Often/ Frequently 3 EXPERIENCED 14 – 10

DEVELOPING: Standards Met Sometimes/ Improvement Needed 2 DEVELOPING 10 – 5

NOVICE: Standards Not Met or Seldomly Met 1 NOVICE 4–1