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    This document discusses community leadership and structures. It explains that communities have formal leaders appointed by the government like barangay captains, as well as informal leaders who gain influence through respect. It also examines the legal decision makers and different community structures like local politics, demographics, geography, beliefs, economy, education and health systems. Finally, it discusses important leader characteristics like communication, social capital building, engagement, and collaboration that are important for community processes.

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    GRADE 12 - CSC

    FUNCTIONS OF
    COMMUNITY

    OBJECTIVES

    AT THE END OF THE LESSON THE STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO...

    Explain the dynamics of your community by recognizing


    A
    the people who build the community.

    B Assess the structures of your community

    C Analyze the process existing in your community


    LEADERS
    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY TROUGH ITS DYNAMICS TOPIC 1

    A. FORMAL POWER STRUCTURE

    In the Philippines, the government provides several


    levels of leadership, from the president and vice-
    president, including other government officials at the
    national and in the local levels such as mayors,
    congressmen, and governors. They are appointed based on
    qualifications, attitude and most often, through the
    votes of the residents. It is otherwise known as Formal
    Power Structure because they are individuals from whose
    authority is based on formal rules appointed by the
    government.
    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY TROUGH ITS DYNAMICS TOPIC 1

    B. INFORMAL POWER STRUCTURE

    There are also people who are appointed because of their


    ability to lead, direct or achieve without an official
    leadership title. They are known as Informal Power
    Structure. They are popular to others as influencers who can
    lead others with the most influence. Informal power comes,
    not from an official position, but from the respect and
    appreciation one has earned from the members of a group.
    This respect and appreciation allow the individual to
    influence his or her peers in a way that others within the
    group cannot.
    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY TROUGH ITS DYNAMICS TOPIC 1

    C. LEGAL AUTHORITATIVE DECISION MAKERS

    Legal authoritative decision-makers, on the


    other hand, are individuals or bodies whose
    authority is based on formal rules and
    institutions. They are appointed because of
    their intelligence, reputations, decision-
    making, dictation from laws and policies and
    connections.
    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY TROUGH ITS DYNAMICS TOPIC 1

    WHAT COULD IT BE?

    1. Interrelationship- community leaders are


    with direct relation with you through familial
    relations, affinities or feeling of kinship,
    and social network, and

    2. Organization- they could be part of an


    institution or an association, that has a
    particular purpose in our community.
    COMMUNITY LEADERS,
    COMMUNITY BUILDERS!
    Can you give me the power dynamics of the
    following community leaders as well as
    their individual dimensions and a short
    description of the kind of work they do
    in your community?
    IDENTIFY.

    A Baranggay Captain
    Power Dynamics
    B Social Workers
    Individual Dimension
    C Local Farmers
    Job Description
    D Teachers
    Understanding the Community through its Structures TOPIC 2

    Awareness of the essential aspects of the community is necessary in aiding the


    residents to reflect on ways to be positively involved in its improvement.

    1. Local Politics
    • Structure of government
    • Decision-making power and control
    • Major issues currently in debate

    2. Demographics
    • Population size (total number of people)
    • Population density (ratio of people to the space they inhabit)
    • Heterogeneity (the extent to which community members have diverse characteristics)
    • Ethnic groups
    • Names given to various parts of the community
    • Areas known for having their own characteristics (ex: industrial area, blue collar
    families)
    • Isolation from or closeness to other communities
    • History of the area * Changes and development of the area
    Understanding the Community through its Structures TOPIC 2

    3. Geography and environmental influence


    the community’s physical environment
    the community’s location and proximity to highways, bodies of water or mountains
    existence of recreational areas concerns regarding environment hazards such as
    pollution, power shortages, among others

    4. Beliefs and Attitudes


    cultural values, traditions and beliefs of various segments of the population
    spiritual and political values of the residents
    available social agencies and the help they can extend
    perceptions of residents as part of the community.
    Understanding the Community through its Structures TOPIC 2

    5. Local economy and businesses


    • businesses, factories and other sources of employment that characterize the community
    • nature of business (owned by local residents or government)

    6. Income distribution
    • public assistance benefits available to residents
    • median income level of residents
    • income levels and corresponding percentage of population.

    7. Housing
    • housing conditions
    • population density • types of housing
    • ownership and status of houses (rental, real estate, etc)
    Understanding the Community through its Structures TOPIC 2

    8. Educational facilities and programs


    • education system
    • extent of community support
    • existence of public and private schools
    • adherence to intended curriculum of the Department of Education
    • attention to special population (e.g., children with special needs) and to cultural differences.
    • extent to which education brings out the best in the children (participation in competitions,
    profile of graduates, training students holistically)
    • adequate preparation for adults to enter the labor force

    9. Health and Welfare Systems


    • adequate numbers of health professionals and specialists
    • social service programs
    • respect of service providers to the needs and values of minority populations
    • availability of fire and police protection
    • safety of the environment • the residents’ view on public safety and justice system
    Understanding the Community through its Structures TOPIC 2

    10. Sources of information and public opinion


    • presence of TV and radio stations and newspapers which provide the people information and
    perspectives on current events
    • community organizations’ capacity to update residents on important information
    • the capacity of the sources of information to enhance the residents’ skills to promote positive
    change
    • the presence of community leaders who speak for various marginalized subgroups.

    11. Summary Assessment of Community Issues


    • overall assessment of community’s functioning
    • dealing with social problems (youth gangs, poverty, abuse)
    • gaps in social, health care, and other community and educational services
    Understanding Community through its Process TOPIC 3

    A leader is an important figure in the community. Leaders must possess


    important characteristics such as:

    1. Effective Communication - an open communication is highly recommended for


    leaders and their constituents. There should be free access to important
    information concerning social issues and public matters.

    2. Development of Social Capital Building - developing a resilient capital is


    among the most important contributors to successful community leadership.

    3. Community Engagement - it is important to encourage young leaders to


    participate so that they are ready to take over when the time comes.

    4. Collaboration - leaders should learn to “build bridges” and develop networks


    among community leaders within the diverse fields.
    Community Power

    It is the capacity of the community to exercise


    control over activities and seek ways to employ
    available resources to establish a stronger and
    successful community. The diagram below presents
    some ways for a community to build power.

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