Colegio de San Juan de Letran
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE TRENDS, NETWORKS AND CRITICAL THINKING IN THE 21ST COURSE
CSSOC03 UNITS 3
TITLE CENTURY CODE
OUTCOMES
INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING
PILO DEFINITIONS
GRADUATE OUTCOMES OUTCOMES (PILO)
1. VIRTUOUS INDIVIDUALS Virtuous individuals are founded on faith and belief of catholic church; who
1. Living witness of Christ
encourage the attainment of values, morals, and ethics.
2. NATIONALLY RESPONSIVE Nationally responsive communicators manage to communicate messages
2. Servant Leader COMMUNICATORS responsibly to other citizens with the use of their developed skills in written,
oral, visual, and digital.
Global citizens are molded with concerns for environment and society to be
3. GLOBAL CITIZENS more aware of pressing issues in the world that concern their
3. Care-taker for creation individualities.
4. NATIONALLY CERTIFIED SKILLED Nationally certified skilled individuals are efficient and effective of their
INDIVIDUALS chosen fields by accomplishing various assessments of NC programs.
5. LIFE-LONG LEARNERS Life-long learners are 21st century skill learners that are equipped with
research and innovative skills.
6. DIGITAL LITERATES Digital literates are abreast with the advancements of society ensuring
4. Self-driven learner
maximum use of technology to achieve higher level of thinking.
7. MULTI-LINGUAL SPEAKERS Multi-lingual speakers are equipped with foreign language skill and
knowledge that can transact and interact effectively the language learned.
PILO
After completing this course, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Critically evaluate and examine emerging trends and fads within various levels of society.
COURSE
2 Identify connections, relationships, and networks within the society at large.
INTENDED
LEARNING Employ intuitive decision-making and strategic analysis in real world problem-solving
3
OUTCOMES situations.
(CILO) Examine the different social roles in various social networks and its accompanying
4
relationship dynamics.
Understand the development of technology in the modern world and the advancement of
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innovations in the digital age.
151 Muralla Street, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Philippines
(632) 527-7693 to 97 local 218 / (632) 310-5023
www.letran.edu.ph
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Become familiar with the democratic processes that promote universal justice and respect for
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human rights.
Formulate innovative solutions to contribute to different societal problems and challenges of
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global change.
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
COURSE st
care”. Global trends in the 21 century are examined and are either accepted or rejected on a sound set of criteria.
DESCRIPTION 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 students will realize the interconnections
between their neural connections and social realities.
WEEK TOPICS INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME (ILO) ASSESSMENT TOOL
1-2 Examining Trends, Fads, and Recognize the different trends and fads in a given Oral Presentation Rubric
Megaproblems category by doing simple research.
3-4 Neural Networks Examine the causes and effects of megaproblems Oral Presentation Rubric
by utilizing one’s critical thinking.
5-7 Social and Local Networks Detail the different trends and developments in Research Paper Rubric
local communities to understand the dynamics of
social and local networks by conducting a
descriptive research.
8 Information and Communication Distinguish the various technological innovations Audio-visual Presentation Rubric
Technology throughout Asia by analyzing and integrating
data.
9TH WEEK – FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATIONS
10-13 Democracy Evaluate current societal issues through Debate Rubric
democratic principles of argumentation and
mediation.
14-17 Globalization, Migration, Climate Change, Describe the trends in globalization, migration, Infographic Rubric
and UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and climate change and utilize SDGs to form
(SDG) innovative solutions displayed in an infographic.
18TH WEEK – SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATIONS
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(632) 527-7693 to 97 local 218 / (632) 310-5023
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Upon completion of the course, each student are expected to create a descriptive research, an audio-visual presentation,
COURSE OUTPUT and infographic showing the various trends in the 21st century to serve as a guide in enhancing one’s critical thinking and
decision-making skills.
1. Attendance is a MUST.
2. Students are expected to come in class prepared.
3. Follow deadlines.
4. Use of mobile phones, gadgets, and laptops in the classroom are only limited to quipper activities. Other forms of
COURSE POLICIES
usage must be approved by the faculty-in-charge.
5. Cheating is strictly prohibited.
6. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Arzadon, Maria Mercedes E., et. al. (2018). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.,
De la Cruz, R., Fadrigon, C. & Mabaquiao, N. (2017). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture.
RESOURCES Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House.
Mangiduyos, G (2017). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century .Manila: Rex Bookstore
Arzadon, Maria Mercedes E., et. al. (2018). Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc.,
BASIC READINGS
Bremmer, Ian. "How to Lead in Ambiguous Times." Strategy and Business. February 2015, 2. Accessed May 6, 2016.
http://www.strategybusiness.com/article/00306.
Burkitt, Frank. "A Strategist’s Guide to the Internet of Things." Strategy and Business. November 2014, 10. Accessed May 6,
EXTENDED READINGS 2016. http://www.strategybusiness.com/article/00294.
Lancefield, David R. V. When_Megatrends_Collide.pdf. May 6, 2015. http://www.strategybusiness.com/media/file/00309
Written Works: 25%
Performance Tasks: 50%
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Quarterly Exams: 25%
151 Muralla Street, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Philippines
(632) 527-7693 to 97 local 218 / (632) 310-5023
www.letran.edu.ph
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TOTAL: 100%
Faculty Desiree B. Castillo & Kenneth Roy V. Aranas
member
desiree.castillo@letran.edu.ph
Email address
CONSULTATION Kennethroy.aranas@letran.edu.ph
SCHEDULE Consultation TBA
hours
Time and TBA
Venue
PREPARED BY: NOTED BY: APPROVED BY:
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Desiree B. Castillo & Kenneth Roy V. Asst. Prof. Jayson C. Peñaflor, MAEd ASSOC. PROF. CRISTINA CASTRO-CABRAL, Ph.D.
Aranas Principal Vice President for Academic Affairs
Faculty
151 Muralla Street, Intramuros, Manila, 1002 Philippines
(632) 527-7693 to 97 local 218 / (632) 310-5023
www.letran.edu.ph
