Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

1. UNDERSTANDING LOCAL NETWORKS
MODULE 2

2. “No man is an island”
“Humans have the need to belong,
to be affirmed, and to be
appreciated”

3. WHAT ARE LOCAL NETWORKS?
• A relationship between two persons is the most
fundamental building block of any society (Eriksen,
2010).
• It is necessary to create relationships and not just
connections, as “it takes two to tango”.
• These relationships create local networks.

4. • To concretize the discussion of local
network, we need to define the different
types of relationships that exist within a
local network.
• To understand the concept of local
networks, an individual must first interact
with his or her community.

5. It is said that a
network is a person-
dependent kind of
social system,
which is reproduced
through our
continued
interaction with our
group (Ericksen,
2010).
Hence, no
communication
network is created
without social
interaction.

6. • In examining a local network, we need
to look into the kinds of relationships
that operate within a given community.
 Institutions which influence the formation
of an individual’s perception about life, his
role in the community and society as well
as about the essence of his very existence

8. THE LOCAL NETWORK AND
THE INDIVIDUAL
• The local network can be observed in the dynamic
sets of relationships in the barangay/community.
• The individual performs diverse and overlapping
social roles that both meet personal and societal
goals.

9. FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE
• It refers to the body of community knowledge that
emerges originally from lives, routines, experiences,
practices, and strategies of community people.
• It also affirms that relationships matter.
• Knowledge has a place of production (Bennagen, 2015)

10. FOR EXAMPLE
• Indigenous knowledge of raising children in
the Philippines involves our unique child-
caring practices (pagmamano, respect for
elders, and performing rituals) tied to our
family-oriented value system.

11. • Achieving inclusive development is the goal
of every community. However,
contemporary local networks face the
knowledge of maintaining its identity while
responding to external demands. Powerful
social forces such as market, media,
education, fashion, and entertainment are
susceptible to global trends and changes.

12. • Through different forms of social media and
communication channels, our networks are
activated.
• New dynamics and patterns of communicating
are enhanced and reproduced in order to
improve our responses to social issues.
• This dynamic of relationship between local
networks and larger social networks describes
what a network society is.

13. Two systems in making decisions.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND
INTUITIVE THINKING

14. STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
• refers to a system or method that requires deliberate,
abstract, and effortful thinking that breaks down a complex
problem into parts.
• deals with abstract problems that are big and complex and
require paring down into several components to facilitate
focused analysis of the problem.

15. The Most
Common
Strategic
Analysis Model
used in Decision
Making

16. 1. Identify the problem – involves defining the problem and the
factors or conditions involved in the situation.
2. Analyze the problem – examining the variables that will change
state situation, including the potential challenges and its causes
3. Generate a solution – setting practical, reasonable, and creative
criteria and strategies to solve the problem.
4. Implement the solution – execution of the plan
5. Assess and reflect on the outcome – draw lessons that will
guide future decisions

17. INTUITIVE THINKING
• this kind of thinking is experiential in nature, meaning, it
requires collective experiences and deep knowledge in
analyzing and providing a solution to a given problem.
• Understanding the social environment allows the person to
develop sensitivity, awareness of the surrounding, and
pattern recognition – all of which enable an automatic
response to like events and occurrences.

18. • Intuitive thinking is essential in productive
thinking but is often neglected in formal settings
and daily life.
• In local terms, intuitive thinking is described as
kutob.
• In making immediate decisions, we draw
strategies and information from our experiences
and life events.

19. • It is best used when a person is immersed in his
or her field of expertise.
• When a person has limited experience and
knowledge in the area where he or she needs to
make a decision, there is a tendency to make
mistakes and errors.
• When an individual is overfamiliar with his or her
own field, he or she may end up ignoring new
information that may still be relevant to decision-
making.

20. Comparisons Between Strategic
Analysis and Intuitive Thinking

21. ACTIVITY 2:
To be submitted on or before Sept. 23 (Wednesday)
• With the 6 different institutions presented, give
short description on how you benefit from them.
EXAMPLE:
Institution: School
Benefit: Provided me with education and enabled me to
foster friendships.

22. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS FORMAT:
To: g12humanities2@gmail.com
Subject:
SURNAME, GIVEN NAME, M.I. – GR. & SEC.
Compose email:
ACTIVITY 2
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