(Quarter 3 - Module 1) : Iligan Medical Center College
(Quarter 3 - Module 1) : Iligan Medical Center College
(Quarter 3 - Module 1)
Prepared by:
Ms. Gisette Flores
Mr. Percival P. Alvarez
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INTRODUCTION
In this lesson, the students will independently use his or her understanding of the dynamics of
community and how they take actions in the development of their community. Also, to enhance their ideas
about the different elements of community action (e.g., Structures, dynamics, and processes. They will also
acquire understanding about the definition of various community perspective such as Social Sciences,
Institutions, Civil Society, etc..
Direction: Write an introductory essay about “what defines Community?” based on your own understanding
about the said topic. Refer to the Rubrics attached on this module.
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MOTIVATION
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INSTRUCTION
As a citizen of the country, our citizenship does not only give us the rights but also a social
responsibility. As a citizen, we are tasked to contribute to the development of the country through exercising
our social responsibility. Hence, it is our responsibility to extend our hands to those who are in need.
However, working and helping alone can sometimes be very difficult to do. It is much easier to extend
our hands when there are people that are also with us. With this, it is necessary to practice solidarity. It is a
process where on acts justly, respectfully and responsibly with each other to end social injustice and
inequality. With this, one can greatly influence each other to take an action in helping our world.
As social inequality increases, academic institutions have found a way to lessen the cries of the people.
Community engagement has now become one of the goals of a lot of institutions to help contribute in
solving societal issues around us. It is the application of the skills and knowledge learned in school. Thus, it
will not only develop the learning and skills of the younger generation but will also help our society.
Community situations vary. Each community has its own context and realities. Those interested in
working with a community must first have a clear picture and a good grasp of the entity they are trying to
address. It is in appreciating the features and elements of a community that engagement processes and
actions become relevant, acceptable, and appropriate. Without a deep and wide knowledge of a target
community, interventions may emerge as exclusive, inappropriate, or totally insensitive to the members of the
community.
Community Dynamics is the change and development involved in a community that includes all
forms of living organisms. Community Action is putting communities as the center of the services
development and services delivery. This initiative aims to cater the primary needs of the communities before
implementing it. In such way, **community action** will help the community dynamics or the degree of
improvement of the community.
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There are many ways to understand and appreciate a community but there is no substitute to immersing and
living with that community. Social development workers, social workers, social actions people, and
community organizers cannot escape what we call in Tagalog as “paglubog” or “pagbabad.”
Nature of Community
It has a sociological construct. It has a set of interactions or behaviors that have meaning and
expectations. These portray beliefs, behaviors, ideas and attitudes.
It has a fuzzy boundary. Communities do not always have boundaries. This is due to the results of
interaction and people migrating.
It can exist in a larger People in one community are not totally the same. They may differ in some
community. ideas, values and behavior. Thus, a community can exist in a larger
community. Commonly, a barangay inside a city. It can also be a Muslim
community in a barangay.
It may move. A community is not always located in a definite space. It can also move
according to their interest and needs. For instance, Badjao community can
be seen all over the Philippines. They transfer from one place to another
depending on which area they can have better living.
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Power in Number Power is due to its large number that can greatly influence the other
members of the community.
Rewards The ability to provide rewards, gifts or promotions that benefits an
individual, group or organization.
Personal Traits/Expertise The capacity to gain respect and power based on an individual’s charm,
skills or expertise.
Legitimate Power A power held from a position in the community.
TYPOLOGIES OF COMMUNITY
Communities can be seen anywhere. It can exist within each other. It is important that we get to know how to
identify the different types of communities to better understand its nature. Basically, communities have four
types – geographical community, community of identity, community of interest and intentional community.
The identification f the four approaches indicates that perspectives on communities evolve depending ono the
realities and requirements of the environment. In the earlier points of view, communities are seen,
traditionally, as spatially bounded and attached to the powers of locality or place.
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Generally, there are three types of community: geographic community or neighborhood, community of interest
or solidarity, and intentional community. Pramila Aggarwal (nd) provided a description of each type:
Activity 3: Reflection!
Question: Differentiate the meaning of Community from one perspective to another as applied in various
circumstances.
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PRACTICE
Activity 4. Answer the following questions. Rubrics is attached for grading points.
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2. Is solidarity an essential element in taking responsibility to our community?
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3. Is it obligatory for a citizen to conduct community engagement? Explain?
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ENRICHMENT
Activity 5: In the choices provided below, select one and explain the type of community;
1. Badjao Community
2. IITians
3. Religious Group
4. Indigenous People
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EVALUATION
Direction: In your Barangay/Purok, give your observation about the type of community you have base of
the different perspective (e.g. Social Science, Institutions, Civil Society, Grassroots Level). Rubrics is
attached for Grading points below
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8 pts The illustration shows a clear concept. The composition is focused and is rich in
details.
5 pts The illustration shows a little concept. The composition is focused but gives few
details.
1 pt The illustrations shows no concept. The composition is not focused and no details.
References
Book:
Diana J. Mendoza, PhD et.al (2017). Zeal for Action: Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship (The
padayon Series). Phoenix Publishing House. Quezon City, Philippines
Delos Santos, Danillo Lorenzo S. (2020). Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship (The padayon
Series). Rex Book Store. Quezon City, Philippines
Website:
https://findanyanswer.com/what-is-community-dynamics-and-community-action#:~:text=and%20community
%20action%3F-,Community%20Dynamics%20is%20the%20change%20and%20development%20involved%20in
%20a,services%20development%20and%20services%20delivery.
https://www.slideshare.net/26ROJA/civil-society-perspective-of-community
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