Global Networks.pdf Lesson 5 Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

1. Global Networks
Lesson 5
(Part 2)

2. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:
Discuss the contributions of different parts to a whole.
Understand the role of creative imagination in forming a whole.
Illustrate the origin of various global products.
Reflect on the significance of global networks in daily life.

3. What are Global Networks?
Global networks are systems that connect people,
organizations, and countries across the world.
They involve:
Communication Systems (Internet, Social Media)
Business Networks (Trade and Commerce)
Cultural Exchange (Music, Films, Food)
Technological Connections (Supply Chains, Gadgets)

4. Parts of a Whole
A part is a subdivision that makes up a whole system. The whole is
the complete combination of these parts.
Examples:
Human Body: Organs as parts, Body as a whole
Society: Individuals as parts, Society as a whole
How can individuals become productive parts of society?

5. Primary Identity
-refers to personal characteristics learned from society.
These include:
Values: Honesty, Respect
Attitudes: Fear, Happiness
Beliefs: Cultural Opinions
Example: "Honesty is the best policy" learned from family.

6. Secondary Identity
-is developed through socialization and includes:
Occupation: Jobs and Professions
Education: Academic Background
Economic Status: Income Levels
Gender Roles: Social Expectations of Men and Women
Example: A student’s role is to study and follow school rules.

7. Gestalt Principles in Global Networks
Gestalt Principles explain how humans perceive organized
patterns:
Figure- People in a nation with different physical features1.
Similarity- Shared characteristics among countries2.
Proximity- Neighboring countries forming groups3.
Closure- Filling in missing details (Laws and Governance)4.
Continuity- Ongoing connections across countries5.
Symmetry/Order- Stability and Peace6.

8. Creative Imagination in Global Networks
Creative imagination plays a vital role in:
Connecting parts into a whole
Designing products
Innovating new technologies
Example: How different parts of a mobile phone come from various
countries.

9. Reflection Essay
What insights can you generate from the connection between parts and
the whole in globalization?

10. Labor and Migration
Global Networks significantly impact labor migration:
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs)
Pandemic effects on labor migration
How does labor migration affect your community?

11. Advantages of Global Networks
Faster Communication
Economic Growth
Cultural Exchange
Technological Innovation

12. Challenges of Global Networks
Inequality in Wealth Distribution
Digital Divide
Labor Exploitation
Environmental Impact

13. Global networks connect people, businesses, and ideas across the
world. Understanding how parts contribute to a whole helps us become
productive members of society. Creative imagination and cooperation
play key roles in building better communities.

14. REFERENCES
DepEd (2020). K to 12 Most Essential Learning Competencies
Mangiduyos, G. (2017). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century
Urgel, E. (2020). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture
Alejandria, M. (2015). Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics