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This module, Trend and Fad will help you
become updated and aware of the
changes that emerge in our society
today. It is here to help you master the
Trend and Fad. The scope of this module
provides you an avenue to develop your
skill in choosing the best things for you.
There are so many possibilities that will
arise but it depends on how you accept
and embrace it or maybe reject it.
Moreover, it will guide you to think
critically on how to value and prefer best
options from the fast growing changes in
our society.
 LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Define a trend and a fad; and
2. Distinguishes a trend from
fad.
• Is there something new to you today?

• What do you think is the difference before

and now?
Try to think of the following:
people’s lifestyle; grooming, fashion, food,
mannerism, and point of views.
Directions: Give your statement about the
following items. Write your statement on
a separate sheet of paper.
 What is
Trend?
Trend is an emerging phenomenon that
last for a long period of time and
transmit existing ventures to the future
generations.
 Trend Analysis
Is an examination of these phenomenon and speculations on
the likely impact they will have in the future. Any given
phenomenon and prediction which likely to happen or any
craze/fad or trend that would likely emerge needs to be
examined.
a.Trends are composed of wide variety of information from an
existing fields of complex ideas.
b.Trends use overwhelming recognition and pattern
identification to create presages in knowing the future.
c.Trends evolution are being evaluated and observed by the use
of timeframes.
 TRENDING
Is a phenomenal scenario that is
currently popular to the eyes and
taste of the many. It allows
preemptive judgments and reactions
up to future events. It is something
that people follows either in social
media or in fashion. Trends are
considered as “complex fusion” of
yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
 What is Fad?
Is a very popular form of interest or fashion that
only exist for a short span of time.
Fad is an exquisite societal pattern but did not
last longer. It spreads widely and effectively to
the demands of every individual. Moreover, it is a
temporary form of fashion, interest, or any
crazing activity that people become enthusiastic.
DIFFERENCE OF TREND FROM FAD
Trends and fads are actually existing in their respective
phenomena that will last depending on the performance of the
people who follows the trends and fads. During this scenario a
trend will become a fad and this make a difference between the
two.
Trends are:
a. Long life span
b. A style for longer years
c.Rising slow in popularity
Fads are:
d. Short life span
e. Emerge and go quickly
 Task:
Make a Venn Diagram showing
the similarities and differences
of TREND and FAD
DIFFERENCE OF TREND FROM FAD
Trends and fads are actually existing in their
respective phenomena that will last
depending on the performance of the
people who follows the trends and fads.
During this scenario a trend will become a
fad and this make a difference between the
two.
 Trends are:
a. Long life span
b. A style for longer years
c. Rising slow in popularity
Fads are:
a. Short life span
b. Emerge and go quickly
c. Rising quickly in popularity
GUIDE QUESTIONS:
Direction: Read the questions carefully and answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Observe your community, what do you think is
trending today? Why do you say so?
2. If people embraces latest trends and ignore that
tomorrow, do
“Today is Friendster and tomorrow is Facebook.” Is
Friendster a trend today or is it a fad? How about
Facebook?
THANK YOU!