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by Ms. Richelle Fem A. Juan, RPm

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 Preface

Module Guide 3
I. Engage & Explore 7
Course Guide 4
II. Explain 7
Study Guide 5
III. Elaborate 8-10
Brief Introduction 6
IV. Evaluate 10

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 The Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Digital Learning Module is
a digital module carefully developed and designed by the subject teacher as a supplemental
material for online learning to meet your needs as 21st century learners, more particularly to
develop your communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration skills and character
regardless of physical distance.

This module is divided into lessons based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies
(MELC). MELC is a new curriculum anchored on the K-12 Basic Education Curriculum specifically
designed by the Department of Education (DepEd) to cater to Filipino students’ education
needs during the time of pandemic, where face-to-face education is no longer possible.

Activities in this module are categorized into five (5) phases—Engage, Explore, Explain,
Elaborate and Evaluate—based on the learning process in the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy,
and are done either individually (I) or collaboratively (C). The Explain phase is done during
synchronous (online) classes.

Reprinting and reproduction of this module is prohibited and is protected under the Copyright
Law of the Philippines.

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 The course provides opportunities for students to discover patterns and extract meanings
from emerging trends. It aids in developing their critical and creative thinking skills—essential
tools for decision making and understanding “ethics of care”. Global trends in the 21st century
are examined and are either accepted or rejected on a sound set of criteria. Students will be
asked to create and analyze scenarios that will challenge them to (1) formulate their stances on
issues or concerns; (2) propose interventions and; (3) formulate alternative futures. The stu-
dents will realize the interconnections between their neural connections and social realities.

Refer to the table below for the schedule of your online and offline classes, Google Classroom
and Meet codes, and your subject teacher’s Google Mail address.

DAY TIME MODE

Asynchronous/
Wednesday 1:00-2:00 PM
Offline Class

Synchronous/
Thursday 9:30AM-10:30AM
Online Class

Asynchronous/
Friday 12:00-1:00 PM
Offline Class

Asynchronous/
Saturday 10:30AM-11:30AM
Offline Class

APPLICATION CODE/ADDRESS
Google Classroom iarrkwf

Google Meet frr-rsiz-xmp

Gmail [email protected]

Your quarterly grade will be computed based on your Written Works (25%), Performance Tasks
(45%) and Quarterly Assessment (30%).

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 Before studying
• Download or collect your digital learning module every Monday.

• Keep all study materials readily available: e-books, digital or printed handouts, pens, highlighters, tablet,
laptop or desktop, mobile phone, lecture notebook, notepad, etc.

• ALWAYS check your Google Classroom for pre-assigned activities, handouts, and other online references
posted by your teacher to help you prepare before the synchronous classes.

While studying
• Say a short prayer before starting the offline activities.

• Go over your learning module. Read instructions carefully.

• Watch or read the lecture materials provided to supplement with your offline activities.

• Highlight instructions or activities you find difficult to do. If you have further questions WHICH CAN’T BE
ADDRESSED by the lecture materials provided or the internet, feel free to schedule an online consultation
with your teacher.

• Start working on activities that you can do on your own.

After studying
• Review your work and improve your answers or output, if necessary.

• Submit your work through your Google Classroom or email. Keep and organize your written/typed notes,
if there’s any.

• Reward yourself: take a walk, play games, or have a good meal! Play with your younger siblings, or your
pets, if you wish!

• Prepare for your next lesson.

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 Chapter 3
Global Networks: Labor and Migration

Period: Week 5-6

We live in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Globalization touches every
part of our lives, from the products we buy to the food we eat to the ways we communicate with
one another. Globalization is also tied to some of the other biggest issues we face in the modern
era, including climate change, trade, terrorism, and the spread of deadly diseases.
There are several benefits and downsides of being intertwined with countries and economies
around the world, but globalization has both supporters and opponents. Globalization is simply
a fact of modern life, no matter which side you're on, so it's crucial to consider how it impacts
us and the choices we make. In this module, we will
• explain the concrete effects of globalization and to one’s daily life;
• explain the need for collaboration and cooperation to achieve interconnectedness of people
and nations;
• discuss the different contributions of the parts to a whole and the important role of creative
imagination in putting together the carious parts of a whole; and
• illustrate the origin of the different components of a gadget, business enterprise, industrial/
technological/agricultural product etc. through a mind map and reflection essay.

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 Task 1: Read On
Instruction: Read the article “Effects of Economic Globalization” by National Geographic and
answer the processing questions in the private comment section.

Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/article/effects-economic-globalization/12th-grade/

Processing Questions:

1. In 3-5 paragraphs, what inference can you make from the article?

2. Concerning the new topic, what are the questions you would like to be explained or discussed
during our online session that you aren’t sure about right now? Give at least three.

Turn in your answers before our online class on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Synchronous/Online Class

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 Task 2: Assessing Globalization
Instruction: Fill out the table to assess the positives and negatives of globalization from
multiple perspectives. Consider the positives and negatives of globalization from each of
the points of view below. Refer to the articles linked to help you with your assessment. You
can work in pairs for this task.

1. Farmer (for example, a dairy farmer or avocado grower):

• “Hitting Home: When Global Becomes Local” https://world101.cfr.org/global-era-issues/
globalization/hitting-home-when-global-becomes-local
• “How Globalization Affects What’s For Brunch” https://world101.cfr.org/global-era-issues/
globalization/how-globalization-affects-whats-brunch

Positive Negative

2. Manufacturer (for example, a pharmaceutical company):

• “It Takes A Village To Make Your Medicine” https://world101.cfr.org/global-era-issues/
globalization/it-takes-village-make-your-medicine

Positive Negative

3. Artist (for example, a movie studio):

• “Big in China: The Global Market for Hollywood Movies” https://world101.cfr.org/global-era-
issues/globalization/big-china-global-market-hollywood-movies

Positive Negative

4. Consider all of your answers. Do you think that overall globalization has been a positive or
negative process? (5 points)

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 Turn in your answers on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Kindly refer to the attached rubric for
added guidance on the expectations and grading criteria for this assessment.

RUBRIC FOR CHECKING

Completeness
Contains ALL information as 30 points
requested

Punctuality 5 points

TOTAL 35 POINTS

Task 3: Finding Globalization in Your Life

Instructions:
1. Choose a category to examine. Examples might include:
a. articles of clothing
b. food items
c. movies
d. music
2. Gather data about your chosen category.
a. For clothing, you could report the country where and how each item of your outfit was
produced.
b. For food, you might pick three food items at home and report the country where those
items was produced, and, for processed foods, research whether the ingredients are
native to that country.
c. For movies, you could research where a favorite movie was filmed; what countries its
funding, director and actors came from; and what its box office numbers were.
d. For music, you might choose three musicians/bands that you particularly like and
research on where and how they started; what are its songs that dominated the
global charts; and who are the other musicians/bands they collaborated with.
e. Gather and organize the data through a mind map. You can use Canva or GitMind to
create your mind map.
3. Then, answer the processing question: To what extent has globalization improved daily
lives around the world? (5 points)

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 Turn in your answers on Friday, February 19, 2021. Kindly refer to the attached rubric for added
guidance on the expectations and grading criteria for this assessment.

Source: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/education/classrooms/upload/Concept-Map-Scoring-
Rubric.pdf

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 Task 4: Formative Quiz
Instruction: Prepare for an asynchronous quiz on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Review the
“Global Networks: Labor and Migration” handout uploaded in your Google Classroom.

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