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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION:
A CASE STUDY

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A Qualitative Research Proposal Presented to

The Faculty of the Senior High School
Sanchez Mira School of Arts and Trades
Sanchez Mira, Cagayan

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In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Subject
Practical Research I

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ARJAY D. BILOG
MELISA D. BILOG

April 2023
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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

In today's interconnected world, global perspectives are more important than ever.

With the rise of globalization and the increasing movement of people, goods, and ideas

across borders, it is essential that individuals have a deep understanding and appreciation

of different cultures and perspectives. This is where technology can play a significant

role. Technology has made it easier than ever for people to access information from

around the world, connect with people from different cultures, and learn about different

ways of life. This increased access to information and communication can broaden

people's perspectives and help them develop empathy for people from different

backgrounds.

Digital technologies have advanced more rapidly than any innovation in our

history – reaching around 50 percent of the developing world’s population in only two

decades and transforming societies. By enhancing connectivity, financial inclusion,

access to trade and public services, technology can be a great equaliser. In education,

virtual learning environments and distance learning have opened up programmes to

students who would otherwise be excluded (United Nations, 2020). Furthermore, with the

onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for and reliance on technology grew yet
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again. On the individual level, more people found themselves working from home or out

of work. Combined with the international travel lockdowns and stay-at-home orders,

these dramatic changes in daily life led to a rise in technology use. Whether setting up

home offices, doing online school with children, staying connected with family, or

simply trying to entertain ourselves in unprecedented times, people turned to digital

solutions such as Zoom, Google, Netflix, and more (Towsend, 2021)

One area where the interplay between technology, globalization, and language is

perhaps most evident is education. Globalization has enabled universities to work

together as well as with educational institutions at other levels (such as K-12 in the

United States) in ways that were 5 previously not possible, creating a unique situation

where globalization is shaping the educative process (Abeles 1998).Social media and

online communities have created new spaces for people to connect and exchange ideas

across borders, breaking down cultural barriers and creating opportunities for people to

learn from each other. Additionally, language translation tools have made it easier for

people to communicate across languages, facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and

understanding. Moreover, virtual reality and other immersive technologies have the

potential to create realistic simulations of different cultures and environments. This can

help people understand what it's like to live in a different part of the world and help them

develop empathy for people from different backgrounds. However, it is important to note

that technology is not a panacea for promoting global perspectives. While technology has

the potential to broaden people's perspectives, it can also reinforce existing biases and

create echo chambers where people are only exposed to viewpoints that align with their
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own. Thus, it is essential to work towards ensuring that technology is used in ways that

promote understanding and empathy across cultures.

In the broadest sense, language continues to shape technology by virtue of

technology having a linguistic component. As many technologies – such as e-mail and

other technology-based forms of communication - are at least somewhat dependent on

written language – as opposed to spoken language or direct numbers – designers are

frequently turning to language resources to shape the technologies they are designing.

Mariani (2005) notes that language resources are now seen as “crucial for the

development of written and spoken language processing systems.” Bird and Simmons

(2003) also note this pressure, emphasizing that “multiple communities depend on

language resources, including linguists, engineers, teachers, and actual speakers”

(Madden, 2019).

In conclusion, technology has played a significant role in shaping global

perspective. The technological revolution has transformed the way companies and

nations organize production, trade goods, invest capital, and develop new products and

processes. The internet has become a global marketplace, workspace, and meeting place

that provides vast opportunities to learn about and interact with the world. Technological

innovations offer an exciting future for international trade, making it easier to move

technological innovations across borders. However, these technologies also pose difficult

governance challenges, both domestic and cross-border (Menten, 2021). From lack of

governance framework, to incompatible licensing and taxation requirements, to outdated

trade agreements, public and private stakeholders must work closely together to establish

the framework and foster the environment for these new technologies to unleash their
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positive potential while mitigating the potential harms. In particular, the harmonization of

regional rules on issues such as data flows, licensing, and taxation is crucial. Educators

can seize this moment to pair digital media and technology with global learning for the

21st century. By developing media literacy on a global scale, discovering personal

opinions behind global issues, and using digital media and technology to help students

both understand and contribute to the richness and complexity of our wide world, we can

harness the power of technology to shape a more informed and interconnected global

perspective (Madden, 2019). It has the potential to connect people across borders, break

down cultural barriers, and help people understand different ways of life. However, it is

important to be aware of the potential pitfalls and work to ensure that technology is used

in ways that promote understanding and empathy across cultures.

Statement of the Problem

Generally, the study aims to find out the important role of technology in global

perspective through the perspective of the youth.

Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions.

1. How has the internet and social media impacted global communication and

understanding?

2. What are the risks and benefits of technology in shaping global perspectives?

3. How has technology impacted the way the youth respond to global crises and

events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Significance of the Study

Since technology has evolved throughout the years, the role of it in shaping global

perspective had been also arisen. It helps us to understand how technology has

transformed the way we interact with the world and with each other. Studying the role of

technology in shaping global perspective can help us to identify the potential benefits and

risks associated with the use of technology. By understanding the ways in which

technology can both facilitate and hinder cross-cultural understanding, we can work

towards creating more inclusive and diverse communities and societies for today’s

generation.

Thus, the researchers firmly believed that this study was deemed significant to the

following:

Youth. The large number of technology users came from the youth and so this

research will help them understand the role of technology, especially social media in

shaping global perspective. Moreover, this will give them broader information on the

risks and benefits from using technology. Lastly, this will also promote inclusivity and

broader perspective across the world.

Future Researcher. The research will be useful for the future researchers as

reference about the role of technology in shaping global perspectives from the
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perspective of the youth. This research might help them to elaborate and understand more

about the research.

Society and/or Community. This research will be beneficial to the society and/or

community in understanding the use of technology in communication and not just for

entertainment to shape global perspective. Also, this will promote diversity not just inside

the community but also in social media and across the world.

Scope and Delimitation

This research will be focused and limited only the role of technology such as

social media in shaping global perspectives from the perspective of the youth. The

researchers will conduct the research on April 10, 2023 at Sanchez Mira School of Arts

and Trades,

The research is limited in finding the risks and benefits of technology such as

social media in education and global issues that will be answered by the respondents

through questionnaire. The discussion includes the data gathered and additional

information from related literature are also included.

Definition of Terms

For a better understanding of this study the following significant terms are defined

operationally:
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Globalization is the growth of global markets, the spread of cultural exchange,

and the emergence of new economic and political structures that transcend traditional

national boundaries.

Social Media is used by todays generation as a form of entertainment, to voice

out their opinion, to be informed about what is happening across the world and so much

more.

Technology is used nowadays as a tool for easier living- it is usually use to create

knowledge, to communicate, and for entertainment.