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Media and
Information
Literacy
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Media and Information Sources
Media and Information Literacy – Grade 11/12
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Media and Information Sources
First Edition, 2020

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Media and
Information
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Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Media and Information Sources

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Media and Information Literacy with Grade 11/12 Self-Learning
Module (SLM) on Media and Information Sources!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Media and Information Literacy - Grade 11/12 Self-Learning Module
(SLM) on Media and Information Sources!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

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 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the Media and Information Sources . The scope of this module permits it to be used
in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into two learning outcomes, namely:

LO 1 – Compare potential sources of media and information (MIL11/12MIS-IIIe-13)
LO 2 - Contrast indigenous media to the more common sources of information
such as library, internet, etc. (MIL11/12TYM-IIIe-1e)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

a) Differentiate indigenous media from other sources of information;
b) Recognize distinct use of the different information sources; and
c) Give the importance of indigenous media and information through spider
design.

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Definition of Terms

Accuracy of information

Refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data.

Archives

Are places where records of all types and formats are kept and made accessible for
research and other purposes.

Authority of the source

Sources with an established expertise on the subject matter are considered as having
sound authority on the subject.

Database

These are systematically organized collections of information covering different

subject matters or specializing in one given subject or topic.

Indigenous

Native; local; originating or produced naturally in a particular region.

Indigenous knowledge

Knowledge that is unique to a specific culture or society; most often it is not written
down.

Indigenous communication

It is a means by which culture is preserved, handed down, and adapted.

Indigenous media and information

This also refers to content about indigenous peoples that may be distributed through
dominant forms of media or through forms of communication unique to their people
group.

Internet

A global system of network computers that allow user-to-user communication and

transfer of data files from one computer to another on the network .

Library

Is a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading,
viewing, listening, study of reference, set of rooms, or building where books may be
read or borrowed.

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Periodicals

Are publications such as journals, newspapers, or magazines published on a regular

basis - daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.

Reliability of information

Information is said to be reliable if it can be verified and evaluated.

Timeliness

Reliability, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time it was
produced or acquired.

Value of information

Information is said to be of value if it aids the user in making or improving decisions.

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 What I Know

Let us determine how much you already learned.

Instruction. Analyze the image below then answer the questions that follow. Write
your answer in your activity notebook.

Guide Questions:

1. What symbolisms are used in this picture?

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2. What is the message of this picture?

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3. Do you agree with the message? Why or why not?

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 Lesson
Media and Information
6 Sources
Media and other information providers play a central role in information and
communication processes. Nowadays, media become the common outlet of self-
expression and creativity. Its huge influence spreads speedily across the globe. The
connection between technological advances and people’s connectivity created a huge
impact on the lives of today’s generation. This module covers all the above-mentioned
concepts.

What’s In

Becoming an Information Literate individual includes understanding the different

media types. There are three types of media, Print, Broadcast and New or Digital
media.
Examples of Types of Media:
PRINT BROADCAST NEW MEDIA
Books Television Social Media
Magazines Radio YouTube
Newspapers Film Cellphone
Brochures TV Series Iwant app

To contrast indigenous media to other common sources of information, let’s take a

look to the next activity.

Notes to the Teacher

Indigenous media varies from one place to another. Look for
local examples of how communication is passed on within local
communities. Key to this is identifying the source of information
and the key authorities in a community.

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 What’s New

Activity 1. Think of a news about trending topics coming from different sources
(newspaper, magazines, TV, social media, internet) then describe the type of
information their source delivers. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

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Activity 2
Think about cultural beliefs or practices in the community valued by the elders.
Identify and gather at least five (5) of them.
Cultural Beliefs or Practices

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What is It

INFORMATION SOURCES

Traditional knowledge are reflection of one’s culture. These information serve as a

foundation of communication and survival among our ancestors way back then.
Hence, the term Indigenous was associated. Indigenous refers to native; local;
originating or produced naturally in a particular region. Knowledge that is unique to
a given culture or society refers to Indigenous knowledge (IK). IK contrasts with
the international knowledge system generated by universities, research institutions

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and private firms. (Warren 1991). Indigenous communication refers to
transmission of information through local channels or forms. It is a means by which
culture is preserved, handed down, and adapted. Indigenous media and information
refer to the original information created by a local group of people. This also refers to
content about indigenous peoples that may be distributed through dominant forms
of media or through forms of communication unique to their people group. The
following are the importance of indigenous media and information.
• Indigenous media and information are highly credible because they are near the
source and are seldom circulated for profit.
• Indigenous media are channels for change, education, and development because of
its direct access to local channels.

IK has its own characteristics making it easy to distinguish among other sources
such as: oral tradition of communication, store information in memories, information
exchange is face-to-face, and information are contain within the border of the
community

In addition, other sources of information such as library and internet are also widely
known. Library is a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material
for reading, viewing, listening, study of reference, set of rooms, or building where
books may be read or borrowed. As to its characteristics, libraries are known their
reliability, accuracy and value - Libraries of published books are often considered
highly reliable, accurate, and valuable. Books and documents from dominant
sources are often peer reviewed. ISSN or ISBN registration ensures that standards
were followed in producing these materials.
Library is divided into different sections with their own functions. Periodical, Archive,
Reference, Circulation, Filipiniana, Internet section, etc. are some of the sections in
the library.

Kalinga State University published an article titled “Library Sections” that discusses
the following.

Library Sections
A. Circulation Section
This section houses and circulates the major library collection covering the different
areas of discipline. This section adopts the “open shelf” system, where users can go
directly to the shelf and choose the books they would like to browse or use. All books
in this section may be borrowed for overnight use.

B. Filipiniana Section
The Filipiniana Collection consists of publications about the Philippines, in all its
aspects—cultural, political, social, religious, economic, and others regardless of
author and imprints. The collection covers a range of reading materials designed to
meet the instructional and research needs of library users.

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C. Reserve Section
This section houses books, which are in demand and limited in copies. Also, in
process books and newly acquired books. It adopts the “close shelf system”. Users
are not allowed to enter this section; they seek the assistance of the library staff or
library assistants. Books in this section are for room use only and may be borrowed
for one hour; a borrower may extend its use provided there is no prior request for the
book. If not returned on time, the borrower will be fined one (1) peso per hour.

D. Reference Section
This section houses a collection of extensive general reference materials, which are
intended to be consulted for a particular question or query, rather than read
thoroughly.

Collections:
gives information about words, spelling, pronunciation,
Dictionaries derivation, usage, meaning, syllabication, current status,
synonyms and antonyms, historical information etc.
Encyclopedias provide background information in all fields of knowledge.
Geographical are described as tools to provide information about geography,
Sources like the atlases, maps, gazetteers, and guidebooks.
Yearbooks and are annual compendium of dates and statistics of a given year,
Almanacs while almanacs are annual publication of statistics and other
information of the previous years.
Handbooks are handy reference sources that provide miscellaneous
information such as addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
Other Reference contain books covering all major field divisions that are
Sources reference in nature for consultation and information
purposes, rather than for circulation. the “open shelf system”
is practiced in this section. Books are for room use only.

E. Periodical Section
This section houses journals, magazines, newspapers, and other serial literature.
Bound periodicals are cataloged according to DDC scheme; professional journals are
grouped together according to subject. Lists of topics of each journal are made
available in lieu of indexing and abstracting.

Collections in this section are for room use only; bound periodicals maybe borrowed
for overnight. Current issues are displayed on the display shelves.

F. Archive Section
This section houses materials which depict the history of the university and
researches made by faculty and staff. Also, accreditation documents of the University
Library.

G. Internet Section

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This section enables students to have access information through the internet.

H. AVR Section
This section provides an audio-visual support service to facilitate the teaching and
learning activities of the university through non-print collections.

I. E-Library Section
This section enables students to have access to e-resources from authorized
databases which the university has subscribed. STARBOOKS and TEC4 ED
resources are also available here. It is located at the Ground Floor, shared to other
Campus Libraries through the KSU website and Library Webpage.

J. Law & Graduate Studies Library

This section houses the Law and Graduate Studies collection which specifically cater
to the Law and GS students. It is located at the ground floor of the Main Library
Building.

K. Special Collections:
a. Kalinga Indigenous Culture and Knowledge Resource Center & Cordillera
Collection
This collection comprised of materials pertaining to customs and traditions of the
Kalinga people, Cordillera literature and about indigenous peoples.

b. Gender and Development Collection Corner

This collection comprised of materials on women and children. It is located at the
Graduate Studies & Law Library.

c. Knowledge Resource Network-BSP Corner

This collection comprised of materials pertaining to fundamental economic concepts
and issues affecting the economic development of the Philippines. It is located at the
Graduate Studies & Law Library.

L. Technical Section
This section is where the processing and maintenance activities of a library's
collection are being done; it involves the following processes:

1. Identification: locating potentially worthwhile items to add to the collection

2. Selection: deciding which of the identified items to add to the collection
3. Acquisitions: securing the items for the collection
4. Organization: indexing and cataloging the items acquired in a manner that will aid
the end-user in locating materials in the collection
5. Preparation: labeling, binding, repairing, conservation, and otherwise making
items ready for (and maintained during) storage in a manner that allows for easy
retrieval and maintenance of what is in a collection

Technical Services may also include: maintenance of online catalogs, creation and
maintenance of MARC records in the catalog, labeling, covering, security processing,

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and/or distribution of materials, maintaining a library's technology resources, such
as servers, OPACs, circulation, scanners, security gates and other devices. This
section is located at the Office of the Director for Library Services.

On the other hand, Internet is a vast computer network linking smaller computer
networks worldwide. It includes commercial,educational, governmental, and other
networks, all of which use the same set of communications protocols.
As to its characteristics, Internet information pays attention to reliability, accuracy,
value, timeliness, and authority of the source - Information found on the Internet
may be quite varied in form and content. Thus, it is more difficult to determine its
reliability and accuracy. Accessing information on the Internet is easy, but requires
more discipline to check and validate. Factual and fictitious data are often merged
together. Sources always have to be validated.

To verify information taken from the different sources, take into consideration the
following:
Skills in determining the reliability of information.
Check the author
Check the date of publication or of update
Check for citations
Check the domain or owner of the site or page
Check the site design and the writing style

Skills in determining accurate information.

Look for facts
Cross-reference with other sources to check for consistency
Determine the reason for writing and publishing the information
Check for advertising

What’s More

Read and answer each questions concisely. Write your answer in your activity
notebook.

1. What are the different types of media that can be used as a source of information?

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2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of media as
sources of information?
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3. How can you evaluate or measure information quality?

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What I Have Learned

Activity 1: In your activity notebook,write an essay on the topic “How do people find
information that matches my needs?” and “How do I choose from the wide variety of
Information made available by different sources?”

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 Rubric For Essay
Category Excellent Very Good Good Needs
Improvement
(5) (4) (3) (2)
There is one There is one There is one The topic and
clear, well clear, well topic. Main main ideas are
focused topic. focused topic. ideas are not clear.
somewhat
Main ideas are Main ideas are
clear.
clear and are clear but are
Focus & well supported not well
Details by detailed supported by
and accurate detailed
information. information.

The The The There is no

introduction is introduction introduction clear
inviting, states states the main states the introduction,
the main topic, topic and main topic. A structure, or
and provides provides an conclusion is conclusion.
Organization an overview of overview of the included.
the paper. paper. A
Information is conclusion is
relevant and included.
presented in a
logical order.
The conclusion
is strong.
All sentences Most sentences Most Sentences
are well are well sentences are sound
constructed constructed well awkward, are
and have and have varied constructed distractingly
Sentence varied structure and but they have repetitive, or
Structure, structure and length. The similar are difficult to
Grammar, length. The author makes structure and understand.
Mechanics, author makes few errors in length. The The author
no errors in grammar, author makes makes
& Spelling
grammar, mechanics, several errors numerous
mechanics, and/or spelling, in grammar, errors in
and/or but they do not mechanics, grammar,
spelling. interfere with and/or mechanics,
understanding. spelling,that and/or spelling
interfere with that interfere
understanding. with
understanding

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Activity 2: Now that you’ve learned from the very start of the module, let’s
summarize the lesson by answering the following questions. Write your answer in
your activity notebook.

Instruction: Which information sources (indigenous, library, internet) do you prefer

to use for the following topics? Give a brief explanation.

1. COVID updates
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2. Updates on the K to 12 Senior High School

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3. History of the Philippines (Cultures and Traditions)

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4. Typhoon Yolanda hits Philippines

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5. Review on iPhone 12 Plus

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 What I Can Do

Create a spider diagram showing the importance of indigenous media and

information to the community.

Example:

Indigenous media and

Information

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 Assessment

Activity : Types of Sources

Instruction. Study the picture below then answer the following questions
concisely. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Up-to-date, national Wide variety of

In-depth, detailed Up-to-date and Targeted towards Brood summaries
and regional
highly specific for professionals in a of issues for a information.
coverage of a topic information for a
scholars and discipline or general audience Evaluate websites
and background general audience
information researchers industry carefully.

Image Source:http://iupui.campusguides.com/c.php?g=583319&p=4027829

1. When will you refer to the newspaper as the source of information? Give an
example
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2. When will you consider the use of internet over books? Give an example
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3. When will you consider using indigenous sources?

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4. In using any sources of information, how will you measure or validate

information quality?
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 Additional Activities

Analyze the quote below then answer then answer the given question in your
activity notebook.

“The library is an arena of

possibility, opening both a
window into the soul and a
door onto the world.”

-Rita Dove

Source: https://www.pinterest.ph/amp/pin/163607398944231862

Guide question:

Do you agree with the message? Why or why not?

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Answer Key

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References

Commission on higher Education, 2016. Teaching Guide for Senior High

School MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY CORE SUBJECT.

Kalinga State University. (nd) Library Sections. Retrieved from

https://ksu.edu.ph/content/library-sections

Media and Information Literacy Curriculum Guide by DepEd

UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Curriculum for Teachers

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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd
SOCCSKSARGEN with the primary objective of preparing for and
addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based on
DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This is a
supplementary material to be used by all learners of Region XII in all
public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of LR development
was observed in the production of this module. This is version 1.0. We
highly encourage feedback, comments, and recommendations.

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Department of Education – SOCCSKSARGEN

Learning Resource Management System (LRMS)

Regional Center, Brgy. Carpenter Hill, City of Koronadal

Telefax No.: (083) 2288825/ (083) 2281893

Email Address: region12@deped.gov.ph

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