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12 Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the st 21 Century Quarter 3 – Module 3: Understanding Local Networks

Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century – Grade 12 Quarter 3 – Module 3: Understanding Local Networks First Edition, 2021 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Development Team of the Module Writer: April Mae Y. Asis Editor: Leonard P. Dahunog Reviewer: Noel G. Escobal Management Team: Josephine L. Fadul – Schools Division Superintendent Melanie P. Estacio - Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Christine C. Bagacay – Chief – Curriculum Implementation Division Darwin F. Suyat – Education Program Supervisor – English Lorna C. Ragos - Education Program Supervisor Learning Resources Management

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12 Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Quarter 3 – Module 3: Understanding Local Networks

Introductory Message This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson. Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you. Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these. In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning. Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task. If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Thank you.

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Let Us Learn This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master how to explain the concept of network. It will deal with the discussion of local network which refers to interconnected processes internal to the individual person’s mind, mental faculty or thoughts such as strategic analysis and intuitive thinking that are ultimately demonstrated in decisionmaking. After going through this module, you are expected to: 1. Explain strategic analysis and intuitive thinking (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-2) 2. Apply strategic analysis (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-3) 3. Apply intuitive thinking in solving a problem in the community using a map of social networks (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-4; HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-6)

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Let Us Try As an initial activity, you will be assessed on your prior knowledge about strategic and intuitive thinking processes. This is to find out what are the things you need to learn more about the subject matter. Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. Write your answer on the space provided. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

1. Intuitive thinking is known as the flashing of insight. 2. Intuition, like rationality is one of the tools of knowledge. 3. Rational thinking is better than intuitive thinking. 4. Analytical mind usually exercises strategic thinking. 5. Intuitive thinking involves a more spontaneous, instinctive, and unplanned process of solving a problem _______ 6. Intuitive thinking does not necessarily require a careful planning in advance. _______ 7. Getting the right person to do a task is one of the key points of strategic thinking. _______ 8. Intuition and reason complement each other. _______ 9. Analytical thinking is characterized as brain-centered, focused and time-bound. _______ 10.Analytical tools are not needed in intuitive thinking.

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Lesson

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Explain strategic analysis and intuitive thinking

Let Us Study Whenever people are faced with different kinds of problems, it is very crucial to think of means of addressing them and preventing those circumstances from happening again. But solutions are greatly influenced by the manner in which one defines the problem and adopts a solution based on his/her own understanding. There are basically two different perspectives in addressing the problem. 1. Analytical thinking is a kind of logical thinking that addresses the problems or issues by breaking it into its component parts. It uses scientific methods of research and adopts frameworks or models to solve the problems. Managers, especially those running big companies or projects, tend to use this thinking strategy to pursue changes in directing plans and goals. Analytical thinking focuses and deals with concerns at a particular time. It also contains time, is deconstructive, but is subject to disorientation, brain-centered and tends to the abstract. It is considered efficient in the following conditions: sufficient time, relatively static conditions, a clear differentiation between the observer and the observed. It is best suited for dealing with complexities, and works best where there are established criteria for analysis (for example, rules of law). It requires an explanation, seeks the best option, and can be taught in classroom to beginners.

2. Intuitive thinking is the kind of thinking that helps one understand reality by perception or intuition without logic or analysis. It derived its confidence from experiences. There are no analytical steps or methods but based its action from observed indicators in the organizational environment. It allows individual to develop his own mode of solution in addressing strategic issues. Intuitive approaches are personal and 3

custom-made. It some-times derived a problem-based solution that is not quite easy to share and at times too difficult to copy or adapt. Managers utilized the power of persuasion to get people agree rather than the logical sense of coming up with an action. Intuition works best where the observer has the same experience in the particular situation. It is difficult to teach in the classroom, has the tendency to work on feelings in favor of a more workable solution. Intuition is experience translated by expertise to produce rapid action.

Charles Parselle, founding partner of Centers for Excellence in Dispute Resolution - CEDRS.COM , presented his comparison of the components of Analytical and Intuitive thinking.

ANALYTICAL

INTUITIVE

Time Static Linear One thing Small picture Focused Deliberative No perspective Classroom taught Objective Best option Needed when explanation required Deconstructive Object differentiation Objective/subjective differentiation Brain-centered Disoriented Abstract Historically new Lawyers

No time Dynamic Non-linear Many things Big picture Non-focused Instantaneous Perspective Experience taught Subjective Workable option Needed when action required Constructive Pattern matching No clear objective/subjective Heart-centered Oriented Concrete Historically old Firefighters

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Analytical process usually involves the following steps: A. Identifying the problems and the issues surrounding them. B. Information gathering or Data collection C. Developing and Proposing solutions D. Trying out solutions or new ideas based on data collection E. Evaluating if the solutions worked and taking necessary measures.

Let Us Practice Direction: Take a look at the picture and examine its details. In your notebook, construct a descriptive paragraph about the picture. Also, answer the questions that follow.

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Guide Questions: 1. What do the children do? 2. Do you think they have access to education? 3. How can the government and other social institutions help them? Answer ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 5

Let Us Practice More Direction: From the problem presented in Learning Task 1, make a step-bystep proposal that will address the children’s situation using the analytical thinking methods presented. Do this in your answer sheet. A. Identify the problems and the issues surrounding them. B. Gather Information or Collect Data C. Develop a Proposal for Solutions D. Try out solutions or new ideas based on data collection (An Assumption) E. Evaluate the solutions and take necessary measures Answer A. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ B._________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ C._________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ D._________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ E._________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Let Us Remember Things to Remember! There are three ways of discovering non-intuitive things. The following are as follows: 1. Gaining more experience. Experience is a great teacher. More experiences you have the easier it is for you to see the similarities between new ideas and previous learning. Experience teaches you to identify if various kind of projects, objectives or 6

problems are straight forward or not. It also teaches you which one employs non-intuitive (or counter intuitive) issues to address. In other words, experience hones your intuition. It can make non-intuitive thinking become intuitive thinking. 2. Experimentation. Experimentation can help you uncover inconsistencies. Tinkering is a great way to discover something that isn’t consistent with what you thought. 3. Learn by reading, studying & teaching and learning process with your mentors. The more you build your foundation, the more you learn about the nuances, differences and subtleties of a wide array of mysteries. Then, intuitive thinking and non-intuitive thinking become easier in the real life context.

Let Us Assess Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the statement is false. Write your answers before the number. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Strategic analysis and intuitive thinking both use reason but in different ways. Strategic analysis works best only for bigger organizations like business institution. Intuitive thinking is not accepted in the scientific world. Rational reasoning is better than intuitive thinking. Critical tools are needed in instinctive thinking. Intuitive thinking is hunch-based and spontaneous. Intuition is something known as infused knowledge. Strategic analysis must be used always to ensure success in life. Individuals engaged in strategic analysis apply all cognitive processes in the orientation towards attainment of success in future. Only the internal environment is important in strategic analysis The honing of a critical mind must start at an early age In a business organization, strategic analysis may mean understanding of its external and internal settings. Analytical thinking views things simultaneously in a nonlinear way. Experience can be considered as a tool of intuitive thinking. SWOT and PEST are good examples of analytical tools.

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Let Us Enhance Direction: By using strategic analysis and intuitive thinking, what will you do in the following circumstances? Write your answers on the space provided. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Surprise long math quiz Graded individual recitation Coming home very late at night Break up with boyfriend/girlfriend Emergency family member who suddenly got harmed

Answer 1. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Let Us Reflect Direction: Do research about SWOT and PEST as examples of analytical tools. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Answer ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

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Lesson

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Apply strategic analysis

Let Us Study Everyday we make choices in our lives. Sometimes our decisions are based on impulses that we need to face along with the unfavorable consequences of our actions. We cannot afford to commit the same mistakes at all times. This is why there are institutions that create strategic analysis at least intuitive thinking, if the latter makes sense. According to Urgel, E. (2017), Strategic analysis is the process of examining the organization’s surroundings and resources to better formulate a strategy to meet the desired objectives and improved the organization’s performance. It is the understanding of an organization’s external and internal environments. It also deals with the creation and better utilization of resources in the pursuit of their objectives and priorities. Such understanding is drawn from the facts data, and instructions at hand. Strategic analysis, for example, can be done by an organization to analyze its losing performance. It is based on data and information about the internal profile of its employees and their capabilities and work attitudes. It can be done by the organization to investigate the external profile of its surrounding, opportunities, and possible rivals. Moreover, intuitive thinking is sensing or knowing without using rational processes such as reading facts and instructions. According to the dictionary, intuition is something that is known or understood without proof or evidence. In short, intuitive is making choices and decisions according to one’s hunch and gut feeling without knowing the reason why. Good intuition results from long years of knowledge and experience which enable you to comprehend how people think, act, and react, perceive and interpret, and interact with one another. A critical mind or analytical mind usually exercises strategic thinking. Samantha Howland (2015) identified six elements of strategic thinking designed to encourage strategic leadership among today’s executives. It is drawn from a study of more than 20,000 executives in more than 175 9

countries. The six key elements are abilities to anticipate, challenge, decide, interpret, learn, and align. 1. The ability to anticipate enables the executives to not only focus on the current situation but also to look at the future. They should monitor the environment to foresee significant changes in the industry to prepare them for possible threats as well as opportunities. For instance, an executive who keeps abreast with trends and engages in trendspotting is more likely to be open to product changes or to beef up the company’s product strength in anticipation of trend. An example is when a garment executive spots a consumer preference for plaid print, he or she gradually reduces the production of apparels with floral design and shifts to plaid print. 2. The ability to challenge involves raising questions instead of merely accepting information as it comes. The purpose of raising questions is to trace the root causes of problems, to challenge existing beliefs, and to find out biases and possible manipulation of the situation. Probing and investigation may also be employed. 3. The ability to interpret is shown by testing a variety of hypotheses as well as comparing and contrasting certain data prior to making decisions on particular issues. The executive avoids jumping into conclusions without sound basis. 4. The ability to decide enables to executive to make a stand with courage and conviction despite incomplete information at hand. The executive combines speed and quality in doing this for them to avoid indecision or “analysis paralysis which prevent a leader from acting fast, thereby missing chances of opportunities. 5. The ability to align enables the executive to have different divergent viewpoints, opinions, and agenda to attain common goals and to pursue mutual interests. Open communication and dialogue will help address the problem of misalignment and build trust leading to consensus and agreements. 6. The ability to learn is demonstrated by an executive who accepts feedback, constructive criticism, and even failure which are altogether viewed as source of critical and valuable insights. He or she shows willingness to immediately return to the right course when going off tract. Failures are considered lessons for success. Strategic analysis is useful not only to an organization but also to an i...