CESC Module 1.pdf

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT,
SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP
First Quarter – Module 1:
COMMUNITY DYNAMICS and
COMMUNITY ACTION
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Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Community Dynamics and Community Action
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Development Team of the Module
Writer: Ma. Marsha D. Navarro - Jeresano
Evaluator: Juan E. Esperida
Editor: Divina M. Diaz, Ph.D.
Fatima D. Doma
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: John Paul D. Figueras

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TITLE/ INTRODUCTION
Take time and look at the photo above. Is the common façade familiar to you?
Have you ever wandered around your own community? Have you ever thought deeply
and realized what is really happening?
The study of community entails us to understand our very own community life.
It gives us the idea on how to perceive reality by becoming involve in the day to day
process which is socialization. In the interaction process, people grasp the
challenges of the contemporary community life.
Using the imaginative yet rational ideals of social sciences, we sought to
investigate how socialization may impact the dynamics within the community –
whether it has improved or worsened the present condition. In this module, we are
geared towards explaining the importance of studying community dynamics and
Think about this…

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community action using the social sciences perspectives by building framework in
dissevering basic information in the following concepts: in Lesson1, we will try to
appreciate the importance of one’s own community and community dynamics; and in
Lesson 2, it explains the concept of community action amid the changes.
Let us now get to know what community is!!
OBJECTIVES
Explain the importance of studying community dynamics
and community action in relation to applied social
sciences and the learner’s future career options.
The following are some words that shall be used in this discussion. Read and
understand the words carefully.
Hi! in this lesson, we are guided by the following specific objectives:
1. Cite the importance of community dynamic.
2. Share significant community-based activities describing the
community life.
3. Identify the importance of studying the community action.
4. Express ideas about the importance of studying community
action.

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Community
Community Action
Community Dynamics
Empowerment
Non-geographical
Community
Geographical Community
Micro-level community
Social Capital
PRE-TEST
Can you remember different activities in your locale? In each box, name at
least 2 activities related to each structure.
The word community was derived from the Latin
word communis, which means “common” or
“shared”.
The changes in the community brought about by
social, cultural and environmental experiences
whether it is positive or negative development that
impacts within the community.
It is a community formed based on needs, ideas,
interests, identity, practices, and roles in social
institutions.
It is a community where members share the same
geographical vicinity such as a village, province or
neighborhood.
A community wherein a group is formed based on
personal ties.
is any activity that aims to increase the
understanding, engagement and empowerment of
communities for the intention of giving services to
people.
enable the people to independently decide, plan-
out and take action to control the situation they
have in the community.
Social capital is a positive product of human
interaction. The network of relationships within
particular society, to function effectively.

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Let’s ponder on and write:
1. Was there some difficulty in writing down activities in different structures?
Why do you think so?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
2. Were the activities diverse in each structure? Why? Why not?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
3. Can you describe your community based on the answers you have
provided above?
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________.
Community
Economic:
1.
2.
Social:
1.
2.
Politics:
1.
2.
Religious:
1.
2.
Education:
1.
2.

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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Lesson 1: The Community We Live In!
What is Community and Why is there a Need in Studying this?
Individuals having significant interaction within a specified area becomes one
of the contributory factors in forming community. The word community was derived
from the Latin word communis which means “common” or “shared”. 1
It may share a certain sense of place whether it is geographical area or through
a virtual space. Geographical community is a community where members share
the same geographical vicinity such as a village, province or neighborhood. Non-
geographical community is a community formed based on needs, ideas, interests,
identity, practices, and roles in social institutions such as at home, all work, in
government, society, or the community at large.2
Communication and relationships are imperative in building community. As
people communicate and interact, relationships foster. It develops pattern by which
adopted in the environment.
Communities may also be in two levels: Micro-level community, a group is
formed based on personal ties. This may include groups formed for pursuing common
interests or goals like forming a small organization to hold a fund-raising activity such
as concerts. At macro-level, large group affiliation is formed such as national
communities, international communities, and virtual communities. Companies and
corporations may develop various programs that would include different members
across the country. They will work on meeting certain objectives and expand on the
aspect of community involvement.3

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Mores, values, and identity is a commonality that form culture. Hence, the
interest of social sciences focused in the study of communities. The following are the
importance of studying community:
1. It motivates people to work together – people feel a sense of community and
recognize the benefits of their involvement. 4
(ec.europa.eu)
2. It encourages social, religious, or traditional obligations for mutual help.5
(ec.europa.eu)
3. People see a genuine opportunity to better their own lives and for the community.6
(ec.europa.eu)
4. It understands policies promoting community participation that values social
capital.7
(dspace.nwu.ac.za)
5. Community participation could be understood as the direct involvement of citizenry
in the affairs of planning, governance, and overall development programs at local or
grassroot levels. 8
(dspace.nwu.ac.za)
Understanding community life makes us value the things we have on a daily
basis, social encounter constructs reality and affects some changes within – this is
Community Dynamics.
The changes in the community are brought about by social, cultural and
environmental experiences whether it is positive or negative development that
impacts within the community. People adopt the changes and it has shaped their way
of life.
Have you noticed some recent changes in your community?

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PRACTICE TASK 1
Can you remember different activities in your community? Do these
activities have changed overtime? Post a picture in different structures that showed
changes.
1. As social science student, do you think it is necessary to study community? Why
do you think so? _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________.
2. Can the dynamics in the community affect the lives of the people? If yes, why?
How? If not, why not?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Community
Economy
Social
Education
Religious
Politics

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Lesson 2: Importance of Community Action!
Amid the corona virus scare in the whole country, there have been
various organizations who have continuously given their efforts to at least lessen the
impact in education. One of which is ERDA Foundation Inc., a non-governmental and
non-profit organization which has been in service for not less than 45 years dedicated
to helping the poor but deserving Filipino children have access to education. Read and
study the short text below.
#ErdaFrontliners #ERDAHeroes
Here are the ERDA Parent Leaders who are actively
facilitating the Covid Pulse Ph project of Zero Extreme Poverty (ZEP) 2030 and
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through Code-NGO.
Before this project, they and their Council of Leaders have already been important
partners of the ERDA Social Workers in the Education, Family and Community
Support Programs of the Foundation. During this very challenging global health
situation, we need to sustain their worthwhile activities and livelihood.
Photo taken and news clip from: https://www.facebook.com/erdafoundation

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Let’s ponder on and write:
1. Can the community facilitate action for their own community? What is your idea
about this? __________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
2. Is it possible that we consider individuals in the community as social capital?
Why? Why not? ______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
What is Community Action?
Community Action is any activity that aims to increase the understanding,
engagement and empowerment of communities for the intention of giving services to
people. There are 3-key points in grasping the definition more meaningful:
 Understanding – raise an awareness about certain communal issues that needs
to be addressed. People develop the feeling of involvement once they truly
comprehend the situation within. They come together to support advocacies
that will overcome community needs and difficulties.
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 Engagement – Once issues are assessed properly and people in the
community understand the needs, they work collaboratively to act on it. The
main goal of engaging in the community is to improve the partnership and

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coalitions among the community. It is important that engagement occurs so that
members will be able to involve meaningfully in the activities that they have
created.
https://ya-webdesign.com/explore/service-clipart-community-involvement/
 Empowerment – enable the people to independently decide, plan-out and take
action to control the situation they have in the community. This means, initiative
and decisions come from internal group organized for the benefit of everyone.
It is also necessary that the community can provide significant networks and
linkages that will genuinely serve the advocacies that they have built.
Hence, the study of community action is imperative in the field of social
sciences and other related disciplines as it lays on the foundation that individuals and
families – as basic unit, are embedded in different social structures that shape the
behaviors in the system. Having knowledge in community action makes an individual
understand better by being aware in the environment, have meaningful engagement
and accept empowerment to create significant impact.
PRACTICE TASK 2
Picto-Analysis: Examine the photo below and read the corresponding texts.
Analyze the current situation and express your ideas on how to understand, engage
and empower your own community amidst the challenges.

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Sorsogon under State of Calamity
The provincial government has placed Sorsogon under a state of calamity even if it has no
confirmed coronavirus case, as a proactive measure against the spread of the new virus.
Mavic Conde Published 3:23 PM, March 17, 2020 Updated 3:23 PM, March 17, 202, https://www.rappler.com/nation/254837-sorsogon-under-state-calamity
ALBAY, Philippines – The provincial government has placed Sorsogon under a state
of calamity even if it has no recorded case of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-
19 as of Monday, March 16.
The provincial government passed Resolution no. 156 on March 16,
declaring the province in a state of calamity, as a proactive response to the localized
COVID-19 transmission in the country. This declaration acknowledged the
Sorsoganons' right to health and safety and to instill health consciousness among
them, especially the most vulnerable. According to the resolution, "at least 15% of the
forecasted affected population based on science-based projection are in need of
emergency assistance. Hence, more than 15 % of the total population is at risk
province-wide." Those most at risk are seniors, and people with diabetes, kidney
problems, heart diseases, and other pre-existing conditions.
Understand _________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________.
Engage _________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________.
Empower _________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________.

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PRACTICE TASK 3
“Individuals and families – as basic unit, are embedded in different
social structures that shape the behaviors in the system.”
1. Make a short essay and ponder on the statement above. Do you agree that
individuals and families shape the behavior in the social system? Why? Why
not? __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. Is it necessary to study community action along the field in social science?
Why? _________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Modified TRUE or FALSE: Examine the underlined word
from the given statements below. Write T if the statement is True and F if the
statement is False. If false, write the correct word or words to make the statement
correct.

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________________ 1. One of the importance in studying the community is that the
people see an opportunity to understand the policies within and values cultural
capital.
________________ 2. The interaction taking place in the community is community
dynamics itself.
________________ 3. Changes in the community can be brought about by social,
cultural and historical experiences.
________________ 4. Geographical communities are formed based on needs,
ideas, interests and identity, practices and roles in social institutions.
________________ 5. Macro-level perspectives are focused on pursuing common
interests or goals like forming a small organization to hold an advocacy.
________________ 6. Empowerment is to raise awareness about certain communal
issues that needs to be addressed.
________________ 7. Community Action is any activity that aims to increase the
understanding, involvement and empowerment of communities for the intention of
giving services to people.
________________ 8. It is important to identify the different needs of the community
that should be addressed.
________________ 9. People in a community share something in common.
________________ 10. It is important that engagement occurs so that members will
be able to involve meaningfully in the activities that they have created.

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Awareness on community and community dynamics makes us realize the value
of individuals’ involvement in different communal undertakings. Social capital
strengthens the community link and create a diverse network. It entails us to
understand external resources that may be beneficial in the development process
aspired by the community leaders.
Research about non-governmental, non-profit organizations and write their
vision, mission, goals and objectives focused on community development and
community dynamics. Identify their plan of action in order to attain the VMGOs.

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ANSWER KEY
PRE-TEST
- Answer will vary
PRACTICE TASKS 1,2,3
- Answer will vary
POST TEST
1. F – Social Capital
2. F – Socialization
3. F – Environmental
4. F – Non-Geographical
5. F – Micro-level
6. F – Understanding
7. F – Engagement
8. T
9. T
10.T

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Semorlan, Semorlan; Community Dynamics and Community Action, “Community,
Engagement Solidarity and Citizenship”
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Accessed June 22, 2020,
https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/evaluation/watsan2005/annex_files/WEDC/es/ES12CD.pdf?f
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space.nwu.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10394/9517/Lategan_LG_Chapter_9.pdf?sequence=10&f
bclid=IwAR2qhsHfVyaXkynGUw2LMS5CnjQnW8wZV8zhg8EVppC1bLLm1qOvSdO08kM
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space.nwu.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10394/9517/Lategan_LG_Chapter_9.pdf?sequence=10&f
bclid=IwAR2qhsHfVyaXkynGUw2LMS5CnjQnW8wZV8zhg8EVppC1bLLm1qOvSdO08kM
Cover photo credit: Melody D. Legaspi (Rizal Integrated National School, Sorsogon City)

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