Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship Module 2 PDF

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www.shsph.blogspot.com SHS Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship First Quarter – Module 2: DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON COMMUNITY i www.shsph.blogspot.com Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship Quarter 1 – Module 2: Different Perspectives on Community 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… What is your definition of community? How can we create solidarity within community? What are your perspectives in understanding the community? people youth academe protect care self change needs involve produce opportunitiesprovide examines social described everyone unlimited connect love get search others challenges politics conduct system now contain help country Community condition have schools grassroots development distance worth find students socialization public situation policies products system proceed children sustainable prepared allow education resources institutions health expertise Can you think of words that would define your understanding of what community is based from the pool of words above? Ponder on it. Do you think these words are enough to explain the dynamics of community? In Module 1, we learned that community is a social unit that shares something in common. This means that, socialization is an important factor in community dynamics. As people interact, they start to build relationships that make them share patterns of behavior, culture, norms and mores. Thus, culture is also formed. 1 www.shsph.blogspot.com In this module, we are going to be familiarized with the different definitions of community along different perspectives! Let us get started. 😊 OBJECTIVES Define using various perspectives e.g. social sciences, institutions, civil society, and local/grassroots level. Welcome to Module 2, we are now ready to understand the different perspectives on community. Together, we are going to realize the following objectives: 1. Explain the definition of community in different perspectives. 2. Appreciate different perspectives on community. It is defined as the networks of relationship Social Capital among people who live and work in a particular society for the effective functioning of the community. It explains the connection between the Communitarianism individual and the community. The process can be spontaneous when Self-Organization sufficient energy is available, not needing control by any external agent. 2 www.shsph.blogspot.com Volunteerism It is about people’s need to participate in their group or organization to benefit the community in various activities or action. PRE-TEST Direction: Below are pictures that are related to different disciplines in social sciences that are significant in the study of community. Choose three from the pictures and associate it to the field that you think it is related, then answer the follow-up questions below. 3 www.shsph.blogspot.com Let’s ponder on and write: Were you able to choose 3 pictures and relate them to a field in social science? What do you think is the role of such a field in studying community? 1. _________________ - _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. _________________ - _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3. _________________ - _______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ LEARNING ACTIVITIES Definition of Community Across Different Perspectives The Social Science Perspective “Social Science” is an umbrella term for various fields of study which examines social relations and human society. It views the community as composed of people interacting with one another, sensitive to each other’s emotions and subjective point of view. Basically, it describes “community as a group of people in a particular area interacting together.” The following are disciplines in social sciences that related to the idea of community: Anthropology - This field examines the various aspects of humans, such as their biology, behavior, culture and social interactions. It may also study how people adapt 4 www.shsph.blogspot.com their ways of living to different environments e.g, determining ways to help a community solve health related concerns. This can be addressed by understanding the situation through interacting with the people in the community. Connecting its history with its present condition., end eventually solving the community concern. Economics - This field studies the production, allocation and consumption of goods and services. In any community, one finds various forms of wealth distribution. The ultimate goal of economics is to improve the lives of people, such that their needs are satisfied. Political Science - The field encompasses the various ways and means of allocating power, influence, decision-making. This includes types of governments and management systems, and how people in small bands or informal groups make decisions when they do not have recognized leaders. All communities have some forms of political system. Psychology - This discipline studies the human mind, brain, and social behavior. This extends to interaction between people and interpersonal relationships. It comprises a variety of different subfields including abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and social psychology. Psychology in general is most often associated with the study, diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Sociology - This field is the study of society, social order, social interactions, and culture. It introduces the concepts of social capital and communitarianism. Social capital is defined as the networks of relationship among people who live and work in a particular society for the effective functioning of the community. The concept of communitarianism explains the connection between the individual and the 5 www.shsph.blogspot.com community. Every person has a special role in one’s society, and it’s part of human nature to relate with other people in various conditions or situations. Civil Society Perspective Stresses the idea of forming a group, foundation or an organization in service to society. This perspective views society as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity. Examples include people’s organization, civic organization, and social movements. This is considered the affective model of community since a sense of belonging is achieved due to the collaboration of shared interests and identities in serving the humanity. Groups of people come together regardless of location, and organize plans to render support and assistance to society. Some examples of civic organizations in the Philippines are ABS CBN Foundation, Ayala Red Cross Foundation, Boy and Girl Scouts of the Philippines and Caritas Manila. The human right movement, on the other hand, is an example of social movement. https://www.google.com/search?q=caritas+manila+donation+for+covid&tbm=isch&hl=en-GB&chips=q:caritas+manila+donation+for+covid,online_chips:poor+families&hl=en- GB&ved=2ahUKEwjSuJzH9s7qAhVFUpQKHV0OAn8Q4lYoAnoECAEQGA&biw=1159&bih=589#imgrc=2kahTPVU77Jg7M Local and Grassroots Perspectives This perspective highlights volunteerism. Members of communities may involve themselves in various programs or activities. The community uses self- 6 www.shsph.blogspot.com organization and encourages the local citizens to contribute to the community by taking responsibilities and actions. Leaders and other members identify the sources of concerns in a local setting and determine ways to address these problems. Volunteers are mobilized in cooperation with government decision-makers who will be accountable for their actions. The community also formulates programs for others, and employs actions according to the needs of the community. A concrete example of this is when doctors and dentists in different communities come together to organize medical and dental missions especially for families affected by calamities. The youth who are full of spirit and energy are often excited to engage themselves in outdoor activities. Immersing themselves in farming and fishing and taking part in the planting of trees and crops will serve a meaningful experience for them. https://redcross.org.ph PRACTICE TASK 1 7 www.shsph.blogspot.com Fill-up the table below. Write the discipline in social sciences, its definition and its role in the study of community. Discipline Definition Role in the Community Institutional Perspective The institutional perspective views the community in three different dimensions. Study the diagram below: It is an existing establishment or physical space FIRST where members of the community go for a certain DIMENSION purpose. It is the institutional community as a social model. SECOND This is defined by networks and institutions where DIMENSION community group are formed in certain areas such as schools, churches or companies. 8 www.shsph.blogspot.com Community is composed of the ways people act, THIRD interact with each other, react, and expect each other DIMENSION to act and interact. PRACTICE TASK 2 What is the institutional perspective? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Is it an important perspective in studying the community? Why? Why not? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ How do you think each dimension relates to each other? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ In the second dimension, it is considered as the social model. What do you understand in this dimension? _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 9 www.shsph.blogspot.com Cite an existing present situation wherein the social model is evident. Explain. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ PRACTICE TASK 3 Have you ever tried volunteering yourself for humanitarian reasons? How was your experience? If not, would you want to be part of this endeavor? Why? Why not? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Based on different perspectives of community, cite three ___________________________________________________________________ communities that you have been part with, stating their goals. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 10 www.shsph.blogspot.com ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Direction: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue. 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 9 8 10 11 www.shsph.blogspot.com Across: 2. This field is focused in the study of society, social orders, socialization and culture. 3. One of the perspectives in community wherein it understands that community is composed of the ways people interact with each other, react, and expect each other to act and interact. 4. Institutional community is a _______ model as it is defined by its networks and institutions. 8. The ultimate of this discipline is to improve the lives of others such that their needs are satisfied. 10. Civil society perspective is considered as __________ model since because of collaboration a sense of belonging is achieved. Down: 1. One highlight of civil society perspective wherein the members of the community may involve themselves in various community activities. 5. It is most often associated with the study, diagnosis of mental illnesses. 6. It is described from social science perspective as a group of people interacting together. 7. This community perspective uses self-organization and encourages the local citizens to contribute to the community by taking responsibilities and actions. 9. It explains the connection between the individual and the community. 12 www.shsph.blogspot.com ANSWER KEY PRE-TEST - Answers will vary PRCATICE TASK 1,2,3 - Answers will vary POST-TEST 1. Volunteerism 2. Sociology 3. Instituitonal 4. Social Model 5. Psychology 6. Community 7. Grassroots 8. Economics 9. Communitarianism 10. Affective Model 13 www.shsph.blogspot.com Semorlan, Semorlan; Community Dynamics and Community Action, “Community, Engagement Solidarity and Citizenship” Accessed July 3, 2020, https://redcross.org.ph Accessed July 3, 2020, https://google.search//cliparts/socialsciences Accessed July 6, 2020, https://www.dreamstime.com/illustration/anthropology.html Accessed July 6, 2020, https://cliparts.zone/sociology-cliparts Accessed July 6, 2020, http://clipart-library.com/psychology-cliparts.html Accessed July 8, 2020, http://clipart-library.com/economics-cliparts.html Accessed July 8, 2020, https://www.google.com/search?q=caritas+manila+donation+for+covid&tbm=isch&hl=en- Accessed July 10, 2020, GB&chips=q:caritas+manila+donation+for+covid,online_chips:poor+families&hl=en- Accessed July 10, 2020, GB&ved=2ahUKEwjSuJzH9s7qAhVFUpQKHV0OAn8Q4lYoAnoECAEQGA&biw=1159&bih= 589#imgrc=2kahTPVU77Jg7M Accessed July 15, 2020, https://www.unv.org/volunteerism/power-volunteerism Cover photo credit: Melody D. Legaspi (Rizal Integrated National School, Sorsogon City) 14