MTCT Reviewer PDF - Trends, Networks, Critical Thinking

MTCT Reviewer Blue - Main topic Pink - definition Green - examples Yellow - keywords TRENDS -​ It is a conceptualized idea that has a prospect of continuing influence for a long period of time. MICRO TREND -​ Little things that happen all around us all the time, the tiny shifts that...

MTCT Reviewer Blue - Main topic Pink - definition Green - examples Yellow - keywords TRENDS -​ It is a conceptualized idea that has a prospect of continuing influence for a long period of time. MICRO TREND -​ Little things that happen all around us all the time, the tiny shifts that occur in everything (EX. FASHION TREND, TECHNOLOGY) MACRO TREND -​ They provide major changes that are perceptible in the societal level for longer period. These are more stable than micro trends (IMPACT LARGER GROUP OF PPL ND EXMPLE IS HEALTH AWARENESS, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION LIKE AI) MEGA TREND -​ Are macro-trends that have grown up and moved out. They are big and bold, and affect the lives of great swathes of the human race. They can last for decades and are "so pervasive” as to be generally known. (LONG TERM, AFFECTS ENTIRE SOCIETY, CLIMATE CHANGE, POPULATION,) CHARACTERISTIC OF TRENDS ​ INNOVATIVE ​ CONSISTENT ​ VERSATILE FADS -​ Short lived idea or temporary event -​ Fades in a short period of time CHARACTERISTIC OF FADS ​ PARTICULAR PARTICIPANTS ​ EASILY OUT OF MODELED ​ REVIVED FROM A STYLE ​ TRIVAL ​ SHORT LIFETIME EXPERIENCE NETWORK -​ It is the idea of connections between entities in space -​ It is a system in which some elements are connected to other elements in systematic way -​ It contains a set of objects and a mapping or description of relationship between the object or nodes KINDS OF NETWORK  ​ LOCAL ​ NATIONAL ​ GLOBAL ​ HUMAN ​ NON - HUMAN ​ SOCIAL ​ COMPUTER ELEMENTS OF NETWORK ACTORS -​ It could be a human or non human -​ They could be individuals of collectively LINKS -​ Connection among actors -​ Define relationship among actors FLOW -​ Refers to things being exchange by actors -​ It could be information, sources, or attitudes CRITICAL THINKING -​ It's is the methodological analysis of reasoning -​ Understanding the implications of data and bias to the reason process -​ higher-order, thinking, consciously, controlled, and reflective thinking that draws on lower-order cognitive processes like perception, attention and memory. 4 CHARACTERISTIC OF CRITICAL THINKERS ​ Having an open mindset ​ Looking for evidence and reasoning ​ Recognizing Bias ​ Striving for understanding CRITICAL THINKING IS A SKILL THAT WE CANCONTINUALLY DEVELOP BY: ​ Asking questions ​ Examining the information we consume ​ Actively listening ​ Researching ​ Developing media literacy skills ​ Seeking diverse ideas SKILL DEVELOPMENT ​ ANALYSIS ​ COMMUNICATION  ​ OPEN MINDNESS ​ PROBLEM SOLVING ​ OBJECTIVITY ADVANTAGES OF DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS ; ​ LIFETIME SKILLS ​ KEY TO CAREER SUCCES ​ BROAD RANGE OF COGNITIVE LEARNINGS ​ IMPROVES RELATIONSHIP ​ ENHANCES CREATIVITY WHY CRITICAL THINKING IS IMPORTANT? ​ IMPROVE DECISION MAKING ​ ENHANCE PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY ​ REFINE YOUR RESEARCH SKILLS ​ POLISHES YOUR CREATIVITY ​ STIMULATE CURIOSITY GLOBALIZATION -​ It is the of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries, cultures -​It involves the expansion of international trade, investment, technology,and communication TWO MAJOR TYPES OF GLOBAL NETWORKS Technical Global Networks - a form of global network adopted from telecommunications systems that utilize a variety of satellite Interpersonal Global Networks - is a form of a global network that includes cross-border groups such as migrants, aid, or social workers involved in advocacy OTHER TYPES OF GLOBAL NETWORKS ​ Advocacy networks ​ Policy networks ​ Religious networks ​ Information networks ​ Migrant networks ​ Terrorist networks ​ Women’s networks ​ Friendship networks ​ Professional networks TYPES OF GLOBALIZATION ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION -​ economic process that involves the movement of economic resources from one country to another. -​ Economic Globalization A country that has better technologies would usually sell modern technology to other countries that lack these products. CULTURAL GLOBALIZATION -​ Cultural practices, symbols, and innovations from different parts of the world become more widely shared and influential, creating a more interconnected global -​ Refers to the spread and interconnectedness of cultural elements—such as ideas, values, traditions, music POLITICAL GLOBALIZATION -​ The members of these organizations remain sovereign, but they are bound to perform obligations and follow commitments EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION POSITIVE ​ Economic Growth and Development ​ Access to Technology and Innovation ​ Cultural Exchange and ​ Diversity Improved ​ Communication ​ Increased Access to ​ Goods and Services NEGATIVE ​ Income Inequality ​ Cultural Homogenization ​ Environmental Degradation ​ Loss of Jobs in Certain Sectors ELEMENTS OF GLOBALIZATION PRIVATIZATION - Refers to the policies of the government to transfer government DEREGULATION - To deregulate means that the government will not anymore intervene with certain companies for as long as they provide valid LIBERALIZATION - A policy wherein laws regarding restrictive importation of products are modified or totally abolished. TWO TYPES OF MIGRATION INTERNAL MIGRATION - Movement of people within a country or region. EXTERNAL MIGRATION- International migration, refers to the movement of people from one country to another. THE MIGRATION PUSH-PULL THEORY - People move to other places because they are impelled by social and economic forces in the place of destination. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MIGRANTS - Voluntary Movement, typically move by choice, seeking better opportunities REFUGEES - Forced Movement, people who are forced to leave their home country due to fear of persecution