Philippine Christian University Senior High School Module: Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking PDF

1 Philippine Christian University Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite 4114 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL S.Y. 20...

1 Philippine Christian University Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite 4114 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL S.Y. 2024-2025 MODULE IN TRENDS, NETWORKS, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST CENTURY (GRADE 12) QUARTER 3 - WEEK 1 (DECEMBER 2-6, 2024) LESSON 1: THE CONCEPT OF TREND PT. 1 I. OVERVIEW Life is evolving. Everyone, everywhere, and everytime, there is a change that is different from the previous versions, or aspects that you already know. As one famous saying uttered in many writings: “There is no permanence but change”, is observed and establishes already as a fact. However, such changes are not independent on their own. The changes that we know are displayed in phases, and just a minor detail that contributes to the grand picture that we are looking – whether you compare your 18th year old self with your 8th year-old self, or how your neighborhood changes from being a small compound to a busy barangay in a span of 15 years. Life is evolving, and one undeniable aspect of it is that there will always be contributing elements that progresses life and living into its current form. These elements are what trends are made up of. It is the blueprint of how an aspect moves in a particular time duration. Whether heading for a positive or negative consequence or result, trends became a valuable tool in forecasting future actions that will be taken, adjusting to the goal of a person, organization, institution, or a country. This concept involves a long-term observation of a behavior. If you are thinking that trend are the ones that is being copied by other people in social media sites such as Tiktok and Facebook, you are thinking of another concept. In this lesson on trends, there will be two parts that cover two modules (this and the next). In this part, it will focus on the concept of trend, including its difference with fad, and the elements and characteristics that makes trend a trend. II. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO) By the end of this course, students are expected to achieve the following learning objectives: Third Quarter: Analyze human dynamics and interaction, and its connection to societal living and organizations. Examine the relationship between network and trends and how it affects individuals. Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  2 III. LESSON OBJECTIVES MELC/s: The learners will be able to: 1. Differentiate a trend from a fad. HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-3; 2. Explain the process on how to spot a trend. HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-2; 3. Point out the elements that make up a trend. HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-4; 4. Describe the different characteristics of a trend. HUMSS_MCT12-Ia-b-5; At the end of this lesson, you are expected to: 1. Identify the concept of trend; 2. Analyze its structure, including its difference with fad; 3. Apply the concepts in predicting reality-based scenario/s. IV. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. What makes up a trend? 2. How do trends help individuals and groups forecast future movements of a given data? V. TEST YOURSELF Give your statement about the following items below. VI. STUDY THESE TERMS Buck – oppose or resist Crude Divorce Rate – measure designed to provide information on the comparative propensity to divorce in different populations. Proliferation - rapid increase in numbers. Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  3 Social norms - the perceived informal, mostly unwritten, rules that define acceptable and appropriate actions. within a given group or community, thus guiding human. VII. LESSON PROPER A. THE CONCEPT OF TREND Trend is a recurrent phenomenon that takes place every time and gives rise to speculation of the future. It means that trends evolve slower over time and gradually build their influence. Eventually, it leads to long term change with their popularity built up. This concept creep up to culture broadly beyond the influence of a single industry. It is something that covers almost all human activities such as but not limited to politics, beliefs, life- style, economics, social life and the like whether the individuals or groups of people are aware of it or not. Trend has been applied in various social science disciplines. However, to understand the concept even further, Social and Economic trends will be used as the referring point: a. Social trends refer to patterns or shifts in behavior, attitudes, values, or preferences among a group of people over time. These trends can be observed in various aspects of society, including culture, fashion, technology, and social norms. Examples: 1. The rise of remote work due to technological advancements and changes in work culture. 2. Increasing awareness and activism around climate change. 3. The proliferation of online casinos gave an unprecedented number of Filipino gamblers due to its accessibility. b. Economic trends refer to the long-term direction of an economy. The trend can go up, down, or sideways. An upward trend means the economy is growing and wages are rising. A downward trend means the economy is shrinking and unemployment is increasing. B. TREND VS. FAD “Trending ngayon sa YouTube ang... Trending sa Twitter ang... Trending ngayon sa Facebook ang..” are the common news lines that are being presented on TV, making it understood as part of trend. However, this description makes it a fad rather than a trend. A fad is an intense but short-lived fashion. It is a widely– shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived. It has little, if any, utility but is characterized by a quick rise in sales and popularity followed by a quick decline in sales and popularity. This quick up and down in sales are because fad products usually do not satisfy a strong consumer need. Nevertheless, fads seldom completely die out with some diehard followers remaining loyal. Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  4 Trends have: Fads have: a. A long life span a. A short life span b. A style for longer years b. Emerge and go quickly c. Rising slow in popularity c. Rising quickly in popularity Examples of fad: Source: Source: https://api.time.com/wp- Source: https://images.summit Source: https://garderobemannen. Source: https://1000logos.net/ https://www.theverge.com/2014/7 content/uploads/2014/08/ice- media-digital.com/spotph/ no/?g=581840613 friendster-logo/ /1/5861062/sony-walkman-at-35 bucket-challenge2.jpg images/aldub_inside.jpg To simply put it, a fad has a definite beginning and a definite end while a trend though has a certain beginning at a certain point in time or history but, it evolves and changes as it continues to grow. C. CHARACTERISTICS OF A TREND Changes in society may come from different manifestations that we can feel during its shift. Some changes affects our preferences or daily behavior, while other changes affect our overall way of living. Trends, in this observation, were classified into different characteristics that are written as follows: c.1. Microtrend – Little things that happen all around us all the time, the tiny shifts that occur in everything from clothes we wear and the snacks we eat to the way, play, and love. It is similar to fad. c.2. Macrotrend – Aggregated microtrends or more sweeping changes that are affecting society. c.3. Megatrend – Macrotrends that have grown, and affect the lives of the human race, lasting for decades. c.4. Gigatrend – Trends that affect most areas of human life and/or vital industry/ies, defining an era For an application of their relationship with each other, we use phones for social connection as an example: MICROTREND MACROTREND MEGATREND GIGATREND She is using Tinder Many young adults Smartphones and Without the creation to find a prospect use social media laptops became the of internet, social boyfriend. websites such as new paper for networking Facebook to widen writing love letters companies like Meta their relationship to and snail mails. and ByteDance will other people. not exist. Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  5 D. SPOTTING A TREND One of the important skills in identifying trends is known as Trendspotting, commonly used by marketers. It is the action of identifying a trend before it becomes mainstream or reaches its peak. This involves taking steps to detect signals like emerging data anomalies or cultural shifts and using them to forecast a trend’s growth and development. A gradual change or development that produces a particular result that is known as a trend is: a. trend towards/to: “Devices are trending toward touch screen mobiles and laptops. b. trend in: “The latest trend in social media is….” c. an upward/downward trend: “Wars, famines, epidemics and so could cause reversals on the downward trend in morality.” d. follow a trend: “Everyone seems to be following the trend for planting indoor plants.” e. buck the/a trend (not to be affected by a general trend): “Although industry profits were down, MFG is expected to buck the trend and increase profits. for a visual analysis of a trend, an example is presented below: Sources: Japan, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2010); Hong Kong, Census and Statistics Department (2007); Taiwan, Department of Household Registration Affairs, M.O.I. (2009); South Korea, Statistics Korea (2010); China (2008); Singapore Department of Statistics (various years), as cited by Dommaraju and Jones (2011). Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  6 This is the description of its breakdown: Most data across The trend shows that during the all given variables phases of years 1998 – 2006, the in the model number of divorce rates spiked to moves in a their fullest extent across all gradual, upward variables. Singapore with near trend. 2.0% in ‘98, South Korea with 3.6%, Taiwan with 2.9%, Japan with 2.3%, Hong Kong with 2.6% during 2002- 2003, and PRofChina with 1.4% in 2006. E. ELEMENTS OF TREND e.1. Duration of Time - The lifespan of products or ideas that become trends do not disappear quickly. Trends have long staying power and enjoy a long period of time. e.2. Acceptability - Trends are popularly accepted by many industries and people. e.3. Cultural Basis - A trend is rooted on the people’s cultural traditions, beliefs, and values. A trend persists and continues because people have seen it as part of a society’s culture. e.4. Transitory Increase or Decrease - A trend shows a transitory increase or decrease of a particular idea, event or phenomenon. e.5. Driver, Enabler, Blocker - Agents in trend. VIII. SUMMARY A trend is a recurring phenomenon that evolves over time, gradually gaining influence and leading to long-term changes in various aspects of society, such as politics, lifestyle, and economics. Social trends reflect shifts in behaviors, attitudes, or values within a group, such as the rise of remote work or climate change activism, while economic trends indicate the long-term direction of an economy, like growth or recession. Unlike fads, which are short-lived and quickly lose popularity, trends have a longer lifespan and gradual rise in popularity. Trendspotting, used by marketers, involves identifying emerging trends before they become mainstream, often by detecting early signals of change. Key elements of a trend include its duration, cultural relevance, widespread acceptance, and its ability to experience transitory increases or decreases in popularity. Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  7 IX. LEARNING ACTIVITY PERFORMANCE OUTPUT (Video Documentary) Direction: Create a 8 to 10-minute video documentary revolving around the theme: The Philippines: 100 Years After 2025. Make sure that your reference point in making your documentary starts with the realities of today’s society and/or culture. The rubric is presented below. 20 points. Needs Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3) Improvement (2) Exhibits a thorough and Exhibits a good Exhibits a basic Exhibits limited Knowledge/Content accurate understanding of understanding of the understanding of understanding of the the subject matter subject matter with the subject matter subject matter with minor errors several errors with significant errors Applies learning Applies learning concepts Applies learning concepts Struggles to Skills/Application skillfully and effectively concepts in a basic well but may have learning apply manner, with several in various contexts occasional errors concepts correctly errors Presents information Presents information in Presents information Presents information clearly, a somewhat clear clearly, unclearly, with coherently, and manner but with with minor issues in significant issues in Presentation engagingly, using noticeable issues in coherence coherence, effective coherence, , engagement and engagement and communication engagement and communication communication techniques communication Demonstrates a high Demonstrates some degree of originality of work and Demonstrates limited Lacks originality, with Creativity originality of work and shows some originality, a standard and uses shows innovative innovative thinking in with a conventional unoriginal thinking in terms terms of approach and solution approach and solution of approach and solution approach and solution X. LEARNING RESOURCES A. Books Mangiduyos, G.P. (2017). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century. Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. Marquez, L.P. (2018). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Culture for Senior High School Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc. B. Online Dommaraju, P., & Jones, G. (2011). Divorce Trends in Asia. Asian Journal of Social Science, 39(6), 725–750. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43498086 What is an Economic Trend? Bartleby. https://www.bartleby.com/subject/business/concepts/ economic-trends Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.  8 Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by: Raymond I. Enriquez Jeanimar S. Pinza, LPT Maria Beatriz B. Sico, MM Alan Raybert Y. Prado, LPT Subject Lead Teacher - Social Science 12 Principal Tristan Dale O. Puenteblanca, LPT Nichole E. Andamo, LPT Renz Empino Subject Teachers Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for their academic use. This module is provided for free by the school through softcopy and/or printed media. Reproduction of this module without official permission is prohibited.