www.shsph.blogspot.com SHS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP First Quarter – Module 1: COMMUNITY DYNAMICS and COMMUNITY ACTION www.shsph.blogspot.com Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship Quarter 1 – Module 1: Community Dynamics and Community Action Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin 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 ii www.shsph.blogspot.com TITLE/ INTRODUCTION Think about this… 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 1 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. 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. The following are some words that shall be used in this discussion. Read and understand the words carefully. 2 www.shsph.blogspot.com The word community was derived from the Latin word communis, which means “common” or Community Community Action “shared”. is any activity that aims to increase the understanding, engagement and empowerment of communities for the intention of giving services to people. The changes in the community brought about by Community Dynamics social, cultural and environmental experiences whether it is positive or negative development that impacts within the community. enable the people to independently decide, plan- Empowerment out and take action to control the situation they have in the community. Non-geographical Community It is a community formed based on needs, ideas, interests, identity, practices, and roles in social institutions. Geographical Community It is a community where members share the same geographical vicinity such as a village, province or neighborhood. Micro-level community A community wherein a group is formed based on personal ties. Social Capital Social capital is a positive product of human interaction. The network of relationships within particular society, to function effectively. PRE-TEST Can you remember different activities in your locale? In each box, name at least 2 activities related to each structure. 3 www.shsph.blogspot.com Economic: 1. 2. Politics: Social: 1. 2. Community Religious: Education: 1. 2. 1. 2. 1. 2. 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? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________. 4 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. Nongeographical 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 5 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. Have you noticed some recent changes in your community? 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. 6 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. Economy Politics Social Community Education Religious 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? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 7 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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 8 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. https://www.kindpng.com/imgv/iiimhTR_stop-bullying-cliparts-people-holding-hands-clipart- 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 9 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. 10 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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 COVID19 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 _________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________. 11 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. 12 www.shsph.blogspot.com ________________ 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. 13 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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. 14 www.shsph.blogspot.com 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 15 www.shsph.blogspot.com 1 Semorlan, Semorlan; Community Dynamics and Community Action, “Community, Engagement Solidarity and Citizenship” Semorlan, Semorlan; Community Dynamics and Community Action, “Community, Engagement Solidarity and Citizenship” 2 Semorlan, Semorlan; Community Dynamics and Community Action, “Community, Engagement Solidarity and Citizenship” 3 4 Accessed June 22, 2020, https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/evaluation/watsan2005/annex_files/WEDC/es/ES12CD.pdf?f bclid=IwAR25yajXrF-Q0Z-lOQJZGMP8pdGhiX2bkGxFej98h4B3luimVoCttjqN2xc 5 Accessed June 24, 2020, https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/evaluation/watsan2005/annex_files/WEDC/es/ES12CD.pdf?f bclid=IwAR25yajXrF-Q0Z-lOQJZGMP8pdGhiX2bkGxFej98h4B3luimVoCttjqN2xc 6 Accessed June 26, 2020, https://ec.europa.eu/echo/files/evaluation/watsan2005/annex_files/WEDC/es/ES12CD.pdf?f bclid=IwAR25yajXrF-Q0Z-lOQJZGMP8pdGhiX2bkGxFej98h4B3luimVoCttjqN2xc 7 Accessed June 27, 2020, space.nwu.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10394/9517/Lategan_LG_Chapter_9.pdf?sequence=10&f bclid=IwAR2qhsHfVyaXkynGUw2LMS5CnjQnW8wZV8zhg8EVppC1bLLm1qOvSdO08kM 8 Accessed June 28, 2020, 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) 16
