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Building and Enhancing
Building and Enhancing
Building and Enhancing
AY 2020-2021
A MODULE DEVELOPED BY
Dr. ROLDAN D. ATIENZA
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DILBERT © Scott Adams. Used By permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.
Functional literacy refers to the practical skill set needed to read, write, and do math for real-life
purposes, so people can function effectively in their community. This definition comes from the
United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, an international
agency that researches education, science, and communication.
Globalization and Multicultural You and your students need to develop a culture of
Literacy respect for cultural diversity. There is value in
having a perspective as a global citizen whose
local actions can have an impact on the wider
global arena. You also have to understand how
world events may also affect you and your
community at the local level.
Do you now know more about all the literacies discussed in the table? Do you
already possess these literacies? In the following table, rate yourself according to
the literacies mentioned. Click the circle on the appropriate column that reflects
your perception of your current state corresponding to the literacy.
I have some
I do not My
literacy in
have literacy in
21st Century this area but
this this area
Literacies still need
literacy is well-
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Assessmen
t Video Analysis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4D43K2ahA
Performance Task
Digital Storytelling Activity
1. Writing
2. Developing a Script
3. Creating a Storyboard
4. Locating Multimedia
5. Creating the Digital Story
6. Sharing and Uploading
Intended 1. Understand globalizations and its implications on both the national and
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Learning individual level
Outcomes 2. Recognize cultural and multicultural literacy in the Philippines
3. Identify one’s personal level of cultural and multicultural literacy
Content Definition
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For some people, this global phenomenon is inherent to human nature. Because of
this, some say globalization begun about 60,000 years ago, at the beginning of
human history. Throughout time, human societies’ exchanging trade has been
growing. Since the old times, different civilizations have developed commercial
trade routes and experienced cultural exchanges. And as well, the migratory
phenomenon has also been contributing to these populational exchanges.
Especially nowadays, since traveling became quicker, more comfortable, and more
affordable.
This phenomenon has continued throughout history, notably through military
conquests and exploration expeditions. But it wasn’t until technological advances
in transportation and communication that globalization speeded up. It was
particularly after the second half of the 20th century that world trades accelerated
in such a dimension and speed that the term “globalization” started to be
commonly used.
Because of trade developments and financial exchanges, we often think of globalization as an
economic and financial phenomenon. Nonetheless, it includes a much wider field than just flowing
of goods, services or capital. Often referred to as the globalization concept map, some examples of
globalization are:
Economic globalization: is the development of trade systems within transnational actors such as
corporations or NGOs;
Financial globalization: can be linked with the rise of a global financial system with international
financial exchanges and monetary exchanges. Stock markets, for instance, are a great example of
the financially connected global world since when one stock market has a decline, it affects other
markets negatively as well as the economy as a whole.
Cultural globalization: refers to the interpenetration of cultures which, as a consequence, means
nations adopt principles, beliefs, and costumes of other nations, losing their unique culture to a
unique, globalized supra-culture;
Political globalization: the development and growing influence of international organizations such
as the UN or WHO means governmental action takes place at an international level. There are other
bodies operating a global level such as NGOs like Doctors without borders or Oxfam;
Sociological globalization: information moves almost in real-time, together with the interconnection
and interdependence of events and their consequences. People move all the time too, mixing and
integrating different societies;
Technological globalization: the phenomenon by which millions of people are interconnected
thanks to the power of the digital world via platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Skype or
Youtube.
Geographic globalization: is the new organization and hierarchy of different regions of the world
that is constantly changing. Moreover, with transportation and flying made so easy and affordable,
apart from a few countries with demanding visas, it is possible to travel the world without barely
any restrictions;
Ecological globalization: accounts for the idea of considering planet Earth as a single global entity –
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a common good all societies should protect since the weather affects everyone and we are all
protected by the same atmosphere. To this regard, it is often said that the poorest countries that have
been polluting the least will suffer the most from climate change.
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Cultural literacy is a term coined by E. D. Hirsch, referring to the ability to understand and
participate fluently in a given culture. Cultural literacy is an analogy to literacy proper (the ability to
read and write letters). A literate reader knows the object-language's alphabet, grammar, and a
sufficient set of vocabulary; a culturally literate person knows a given culture's signs and symbols,
including its language, particular dialectic, stories, entertainment, idioms, idiosyncrasies, and so on.
The culturally literate person is able to talk to and understand others of that culture with fluency,
while the culturally illiterate person fails to understand culturally-conditioned allusions, references
to past events, idiomatic expressions, jokes, names, places, etc.
Cultural literacy is familiarity with and ability to understand the idioms, allusions, and informal
content that create and constitute a dominant culture. From being familiar with street signs to
knowing historical references to understanding the most recent slang, literacy demands interaction
with the culture and reflection of it. Knowledge of a canonical set of literature is not sufficient in
and of itself when engaging with others in a society, as life is interwoven with art, expression,
history, and experience. Cultural literacy requires familiarity with a broad range of general
knowledge and implies the use of that knowledge in the creation of a communal language and
collective knowledge.
The National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCAA) is the government
body tasked with the documentation, preservation and dissemination of Philippine
culture, both locally and abroad.
Suggested Reading
http://web.nlp.gov.ph/plcon2018/sites/default/files/philippine_culture-
based_education.pdf
PHILIPPINE CULTURE-BASED EDUCATION: RESPONDING TO THE CHALLENGES OF
A NATIONALIST EDUCATION
Multicultural Literacy
Multicultural literacy refers to the skills involved when uncovering bias in regards to culture,
as well as the ability to take different perspectives to gain a more humane perspective. It is
important for students to be multiculturally literate because Canada itself is very multicultural.
Students need to be able to take the perspectives of different cultures to allow themselves to grow
into responsible citizens, who consider other people's opinions.
Key
Concepts
(Overview)
Social literacy means the presence of social skills, knowledge and positive human values that
support ability in human beings to act positively and responsibly in range of complex social
settings and their ability to successfully and deliberately mediate his/her world as family member,
worker, citizen and lifelong learner.
5. Reading Social Cues. Cues are hints and signals that guide us to the next thing
to say or do. Social cues can be verbal or nonverbal.
Human Nature
Today’s students have grown up with the internet that they have become
inseparable from their gadgets. Blake (2017) offers helpful reminders to young
professionals in terms of social skills in the modern age.
Key
Concepts
(Overview)
There are six major characteristics on how people view money (Incharge, 2017).
Frugal. They seek financial security by living below their means and
saving money. They rarely buy luxurious items; they same money
instead.
Pleasure. They use money to bring pleasure to themselves and others.
They are more likely to spend than to save. They often live beyond their
means and spend more than they earn.
Status. Some people use to express their social status. They like to
purchase and show off their branded items.
Indifference. Some place vey little importance on having money and
would rather grow their own food and craft their own clothes.
Powerful. Use money to express power or control over others.
Self-worth. People who spend money for self-worth value how much
they accumulate and tend to judge others based on the amount of money
they have.
1. How does your current budget pie look like? Using the following categories,
map your ideal budget plan using a pie chart. You may use more categories as
needed.
Housing
Electric bills
Internet
Food
Debt
Education
Transportation