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What does community participation primarily involve?
What does community participation primarily involve?
- Government leaders making all the decisions
- Non-profit organizations performing services without citizen input
- The direct involvement of citizens in governance and development (correct)
- Citizens only observing community events
Which key point in community action is most focused on raising awareness about communal issues?
Which key point in community action is most focused on raising awareness about communal issues?
- Understanding (correct)
- Engagement
- Collaboration
- Empowerment
What is the main goal of engagement in community action?
What is the main goal of engagement in community action?
- To restrict community input in decision making
- To conduct studies on community dynamics
- To gather opinions without taking any actions
- To improve partnerships and coalitions among community members (correct)
Empowerment in community action allows people to:
Empowerment in community action allows people to:
Changes in a community are often influenced by which types of experiences?
Changes in a community are often influenced by which types of experiences?
What is the outcome of a community that effectively understands and engages with its issues?
What is the outcome of a community that effectively understands and engages with its issues?
The primary purpose of community action is to:
The primary purpose of community action is to:
How can communities benefit from knowledge of community action?
How can communities benefit from knowledge of community action?
What is the primary benefit of studying community dynamics?
What is the primary benefit of studying community dynamics?
Which of the following accurately describes a geographical community?
Which of the following accurately describes a geographical community?
What is a characteristic of a micro-level community?
What is a characteristic of a micro-level community?
Which of the following is NOT an importance of studying community action?
Which of the following is NOT an importance of studying community action?
What does the term 'non-geographical community' refer to?
What does the term 'non-geographical community' refer to?
Which statement accurately reflects the role of communication in community building?
Which statement accurately reflects the role of communication in community building?
What are macro-level communities characterized by?
What are macro-level communities characterized by?
How does studying community action help individuals?
How does studying community action help individuals?
Flashcards
Geographical Community
Geographical Community
A group of people who share a common geographical area, such as a village, province, or neighborhood.
Non-Geographical Community
Non-Geographical Community
A group of people who come together based on shared interests, needs, or goals, regardless of location.
Micro-level Community
Micro-level Community
Small groups formed based on personal connections, like clubs or small organizations.
Macro-level Community
Macro-level Community
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Motivating Teamwork
Motivating Teamwork
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Social Obligations
Social Obligations
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Improving Lives
Improving Lives
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Community Participation Policies
Community Participation Policies
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Community Participation
Community Participation
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Community Dynamics
Community Dynamics
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Community Action
Community Action
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Understanding (in Community Action)
Understanding (in Community Action)
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Engagement (in Community Action)
Engagement (in Community Action)
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Empowerment (in Community Action)
Empowerment (in Community Action)
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Non-governmental, Non-profit Organizations
Non-governmental, Non-profit Organizations
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Plan of Action (NGOs)
Plan of Action (NGOs)
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Study Notes
Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship
- Module focuses on community dynamics and actions.
- Images showcase various community activities, including volunteering, food drives, and environmental cleanup.
- Studying communities helps understand personal perceptions of reality through socialization.
- Objectives for the lesson include citing the importance of community dynamics, describing community life through activities, identifying the importance of community action, and expressing ideas about the importance of studying community action.
The Community We Live In! - Lesson 1
- Community is formed when individuals interact significantly in a defined area.
- The word "community" comes from the Latin word "communis," meaning common or shared.
- Communities can be geographical (e.g., village, neighborhood) or non-geographical (based on shared needs, interests, or affiliations).
- Communication and relationships are essential in building community, fostering patterns of interaction.
- Communities exist at micro (personal ties) and macro (large group affiliations) levels, including national, international, and virtual communities.
Importance of Community Action - Lesson 2
- Community action increases understanding, engagement, and empowerment within a community to provide services.
- Three key aspects of community action: understanding (raising awareness about issues), engagement (collaborative action), and empowerment (internal decision-making).
- Community action improves partnerships, enables members to meaningfully participate in activities, and promotes social capital and development programs.
Community Dynamics
- Social, cultural, and environmental experiences drive community change, which in turn shapes the lives of its members.
- It is important to examine the community for recent changes.
- Assignments involve research on non-profit organizations, their vision, mission, goals, objectives related to community development, and community plans of action.
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This quiz explores the concepts of community engagement, solidarity, and citizenship. It focuses on the dynamics of community life, the actions that individuals can take to foster connection, and the significance of studying community interactions. Participants will reflect on various community activities and their perceptions of community.
