COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP, QUARTER 2
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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 4
I.
Introduction
As human beings, we need a sense of belonging. It enables us to share
personal relatedness and support the perpetual growth of each other, our
environment and ourselves. This is what connects us to the many relationships we
develop and recognize identity.
In this module, you will learn the different classification and types of
communities. This lesson will determine your awareness of the different types of
communities and your capacity to compare their unique characteristics and
dynamics.
II.
Learning Competency
Differentiate typologies of communities. (HUMSS_CSC12-IIIa-c-6)
III.
Objectives
At the end of this Learning Activity Sheet, the learners are expected to:
1. Identify the typologies of communities;
2. Determine the distinction between rural and urban communities; and
3. Compare and contrast typologies of community.
IV.
Discussion
What are the typologies of communities?
Typologies of community are the different categories of community. In
order to classify communities, we need to take many considerations such as its
location, number of people loving in there, occupation of people and the services
offered among others. In this lesson, we will learn two typologies of community
namely, Rural-Urban and Physical Space-Virtual Space.
The first typology of community is Rural-Urban. Rural Areas are located in
countryside. You will see farmland, rice fields or agricultural lands. You can also
raise livestock such as chickens, pigs, goats and cows. The houses are far from
each other. There are few people living. The lifestyle of people is simple and there
is a sense of unity, because most of the people are farmers. Everyday needs such
as rice and viands can be addressed by their harvest in the farms or in their
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backyards. But, one of the concerns of the people living in rural areas is the natural
calamities that may strike the farmland any time of the year. In addition, access to
public markets, schools and health centers is a bit problem for it requires a long
walk, long drive or different form of transportation.
Urban communities are located in the city. Since it is a city, there are not
much open spaces and land areas. The land areas are high-rise buildings, business
establishments, factories, housing and other infrastructures. They said that
infrastructures are near each other. There is also an immediate access to different
services such as education, health care facilities and job opportunities. Hence,
most of the people are living in the urban areas. Because of the good number of
people living in urban areas, space and resource are limited; people choose to live
in congested spaces. Moreover, traffic is one of the biggest issues of the people
residing in urban communities.
The second typology is physical-virtual space. Physical Space refers to the
unlimited three-dimensional expenses in which material objects are located. On
the other hand, Virtual Social Space refers to nonphysical spaces created by the
development of technology. (Alrayyes, 2012).
Nowadays, with the advancement of information and communications
technology, the concept of community went beyond the physical limitations. We
have a virtual community where a group of people communicate and interact with
each other through the uses of information technology. They can build
relationships and form groups online or in social media in just a matter of one
click. Today, people share their interests, ideas, opinions and whereabouts using
technology.
The matrix has a clear distinction between rural and urban communities.
QUESTIONS
1. Where it is
located?
lives
RURAL
In a community away
from the city with a lot
of open space and
natural areas.
Majority are people
coming
from
the
farming, fishing, and
mining sectors. Some
were failed to finish
their studies in college.
3. How many
people live in it?
4. What is the
land used for?
Low density of human
population.
Land is for agriculture
and farming.
2.
Who
there?
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URBAN
In the city with not much
open space and natural
area.
Many
are
educated,
professional
and
businesspersons.
However, there is also
many urban poor and
informal settlers coming
from labor sectors.
High
density
of
human population.
Land is for constructing
buildings of government,
educational institutions,
5. What are the
services?
6. What jobs do
people have?
7. How do people
treat
each
other? What are
their dynamics?
V.
Lack of infrastructure
facilities for electricity,
water,
transport,
educational
institutions,
health,
employment, etc.
Farming,
fishing,
teaching,
barangay
health workers, etc.
They have a sense of
unity
and
belongingness.
They
also have less social
mobility and social
differentiation.
corporations;
business
establishments
and
factories;
high-rise
housings
and
condominiums;
infrastructures
for
transportations
and
roads; subdivisions.
With high presence of
infrastructure facility.
Information Technology,
professionals (medicine,
engineering,
teaching,
research), labor works,
informal
street
and
community
works,
corporate works.
In some parts of the urban
community,
sense
of
unity is far from rural
area. People are bit
indifferent
with
each
other and there is a feeling
of distrust. There is more
social night life because of
the presence of bars,
restaurants
and
entertainments.
Activities
A. Compare and Contrast
Directions: In this Venn Diagram, write the at least two similarities and two
differences of the following typologies of communities. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
Example: Rural – not many people, Urban – lots of people; Similarity - people
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1.
2.
Rural
Urban
Physical Space
Virtual Space
B. Supply Me
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully. Choose the best answer
inside the word pool. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Physical Space
Farmers
Rural
Virtual Social Space
Urban
_________ 1. It is located in countryside. You will see farmland, rice fields or
agricultural lands.
_________ 2. It is a nonphysical spaces created by the development of technology.
_________ 3. There are land areas with high-rise buildings, business establishments,
factories, housing and other infrastructures.
_________ 4. It refers to the unlimited three-dimensional expenses in which material
objects are located.
_________ 5. Most of the people living in rural areas, their job is as __________.
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C. If Given A Chance..
Directions: Answer the question below. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
If given a chance to choose a place to build a home with your family,
where would it be? Is it in Urban Community or Rural Community? Why?
Justify your answer by providing real-life scenarios.
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VI.
Assessment
Directions: Read and analyze each statement and identify what is being
described. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is defined geographically and social identity.
a. town
b. group
c. community
d. community action
2. The livelihood of the people living in this area is mostly agriculture and
farming.
a. Rural
b. Urban
c. Formal Sector d. Physical Space
3. This is a community that is located in the city.
a. Virtual Space b. Rural
c. Urban
d. Informal Sector
4. There are high-rise buildings, factories, condominiums and other
infrastructures
in this area.
a. Formal Sector b. Urban
c. Rural
d. Informal Sector
5. Angel created a group called “Charles’ Angel” in her social media account.
a. Physical Space b. Urban
c. Rural
d. Virtual Space
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VII. Reflection
Directions: Reflect on what you have learned about typologies of community by
identifying what is being explained in each statement. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. ____________ refers to the unlimited three-dimensional expenses in which
material objects are located.
2. ____________ refers to nonphysical spaces created by the development of
technology.
3. One of the concerns in rural areas is the _________ calamities that may strike the
farmland any time of the year.
4. __________ community has more social night life because of the presence of
bars, restaurants and entertainments.
5. ________ in rural area is used for agriculture and farming.
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VIII. References
Delos Santos, Danilo Lorenzo S. Community Engagement, Solidarity
and Citizenship, 1st ed. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc., 2017.
Melegrito, Ma. Lourdes F., and Diana J. Mendoza. Zeal for Action. Quezon City:
Phoenix Publishing House, 2016.
Prepared by:
Edel Jonna O. Reyes
Teacher I
San Nicolas National Highschool- SHS
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Activity A – answers may vary
Activity B
1. Rural
2. Virtual Social Space
3. Urban
4. Physical Space
5. Farmers
Activity C – answers may vary
Assessment
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. d
IX.
Key to Correction