Lesson 1:

Defining
Community
OBJECTIVES:

╺ Define community based on the perspectives of social

science, institutional, civil society, and local and
grassroots level
╺ Cite examples of communities based on each perspective
╺ Determine the goals of communities in each perspective

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Activity:
1. Describe your local
community in one sentence.

Pls. type your answer in the chat room.

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 “
com·mu·ni·ty
a group of people living in the
same place or having a
particular characteristic in
common.

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Communities are not built of friends, or of groups with similar styles and
tastes, or even of people who like and understand each other. They are built
of people who feel they are part of something that is bigger than themselves:
a shared goal or enterprise, like righting a wrong, or building a road, or
raising children, or living honorably, or worshipping a God. To build
community requires only the ability to see value in others, to look at them
and see a potential partner in one’s enterprise.
-A City Year, Suzanne Goldsmith

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 “
-this words bring the idea that being a community member comes with
responsibilities – members are partners in a common enterprise

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Definitions of Community
based on Different
Perspectives
Social Science Perspective

╺ Social Science views community as composed of

people interacting with one another, sensitive to
each other’s emotions as well as interests and
subjective points of view.
╺ Social Science is an umbrella term for various
fields of study which examine social relations and
human society.

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 Sociology Political Science

Anthropology Psychology
Economics

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Basic Concepts from each field of the Social Sciences related to the idea of
community:
Anthropology
This field examines the
various aspects of humans,
such as their biology,
behaviour, culture and social
interaction.
It may also study how
people adapt their ways of
living to different
environment.
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Economics Political Science
This field studies the This field encompasses the
production, allocation and various ways and means of
consumptions of good and allocating power, influence, and
services. decision-making
The ultimate goal of This includes types of
economics is to improve the government and managements
lives of people, such that systems and how people in small
their need are satisfied. bands or informal groups make
decision when they do not have a
recognized leader.
Basic Concepts from each field of the Social Sciences related to the idea of
community:

Psychology Sociology Social Capital

This discipline studies the
human mind, brain, and
social behaviour.
This extends to interactions
between people and
interpersonal relationships.
This field studies society,
social order, social
interactions, and culture.
It introduces the concepts
of social capital and
communitarianism.
Defined as the networks of
relationships among people who live
and work in a particular society for
the effective functioning of the
community
Communitarianism

This explains the connection

between the individual and
community .
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Institutional Perspective

╺ Institutional Perspective views the

concept of community in three
dimensions.

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3 DIFFERENT
DIMENSIONS

First,
It is an existing
establishment or
physical space
where members of
the community go
for a certain
purpose.

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3 DIFFERENT
DIMENSIONS

Second,
Is the institutional
community as a social
model. This is defined
by networks and
institutions where
community groups are
formed in certain areas.

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3 DIFFERENT
DIMENSIONS

Third,
Is that the community
is composed of the way
people act, interact
with each other, react,
and expect each other
to act and interact.

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Civil Society Perspective

╺ Civil Society Perspective stresses the

idea of forming a group, foundation or
organization in service to society.

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 This 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.

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
ANIMALS/ENVIRONME
NT

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES

HEALTH

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES

HUMAN RIGHTS

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES

HUMAN RIGHTS

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CIVIC ORGANIZATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES

ENTREPRENUERSHIP

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Local and Grassroots
Perspective

╺ This perspective highlights

volunteerism. Members from different
communities may involve themselves
in various programs or activities.

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 For local a community means it is a
group of people interacting and sharing
their common interest having the same
environment but
for grassroots a community it’s not just
a network of socialization but it is a
relationship between people that bring
each and everyone together in a way that
allow them to do things they can’t or
couldn’t done because of isolation.

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 Seminars/other
programs

DILG

LGU

Community
Brgy. Officials Local Officials
Dev’t. Workers
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Lesson 2:
Essential Aspect of
a Community
OBJECTIVES:

╺ Identify the aspects and structure of the community

╺ Understand community dynamics and process
╺ Determine the important role and functions of a leader in
a community
╺ Explain the importance of a community relationship
╺ Discuss social changes and their significance in a
community.

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 Awareness of the essential aspects of a community is necessary in
aiding the residents to reflect on way to be positively involved in its
improvement.

“No man is an island”.

-poet John Donne

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 ASPECTS OF
COMMUNITY

ASPECTS FACTORS TO EXPLORE

 Population size (total # of persons living in the
community
 Density (ratio of people in the space they inhabit)
 Heterogeneity (to extent to which community members
have divers characteristics)
 Ethnic groups in the community names given to various
Demographics
parts of community
 Areas known for having their own characteristics (ex:
industrial area, blue collar families)
 Isolation from or closeness to other communities
 History of the area
 Changes and development in the area

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 ASPECTS OF
COMMUNITY

ASPECTS FACTORS TO EXPLORE

 The community’s physical environment
 The community’s location and proximity to highways,
Geography and
bodies of water, or mountains
Environmental
 Existence of recreational areas
Influences
 Concerns regarding environment hazards such as
pollution, power shortages, among others.
 Cultural values, traditions and beliefs in various
segments of the population
Beliefs and Attitudes  Spiritual and political values of the residents
 Available social agencies and help they can extend
 Perceptions of residents as part of the community
 Structure of government
Local Politics  Decision -making, power and control
 Major issues currently in debate

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 ASPECTS OF
COMMUNITY

ASPECTS FACTORS TO EXPLORE

 Business, factories and othersources of employment
that characterize the community
Local Economy and  Nature of business (own by local residents or
Businesses government)
 Employment profile of residents
 Adequacy of public transportation
 Public assistance benefits available to residents
 Median income level of residents
Income Distribution
 Income levels and corresponding percentage of the
population
 Housing conditions
 Population density
Housing
 Types of housing
 Ownership status of houses (rental, real estate, etc.)

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 ASPECTS OF
COMMUNITY

ASPECTS FACTORS TO EXPLORE

 Education system
 Extent of community support
 Existence of public or private schools
 Adherence to intended curriculum of the Department of
Educational Education
Facilities and  Attention to special population (e.g., children with
Programs special needs) and to cultural differences
 Extent to which education brings out the best in the
children (participation in competitions, profile of
graduates, training students holistically)
 Adequate preparation for adults to enter the labor force.

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 ASPECTS OF
COMMUNITY

ASPECTS FACTORS TO EXPLORE

 Adequate number of health professionals and
specialists
 Accesibility to area residents
 Social service program
Health and Welfare
 Respect of service providers to the needs and values of
System
minority of the population
 Availabilityof fire and police protection
 Safety of the environment
 The residents’ view on public safety and justice system
 Presence of TV and radio station and newspapers
Sources of which provide people information and perspective on
Information and current events
Public Opinion  Community organzations capacity to update residents
on important information

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 ASPECTS OF
COMMUNITY

ASPECTS FACTORS TO EXPLORE

 The capacity of the sources of information to enhance
Sources of
the residents’ skills to promote positive social change
Information and
 The presence of community leaders who speak for
Public Opinion
various marginalized subgroups.
 Overall assessment of community’s functioning
Summary of  Dealing with social problem (youth gangs, poverty,
Assessment of abuse)
Community Issues  Gaps in social, health care, and other community and
educational services.

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COMMUNITY
DYNAMICS AND
PROCESSES

Community - is a group of people

Dynamics – self motivated person, active

person, energetic, known as dynamic for
development of the community

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COMMUNITY
DYNAMICS AND
PROCESSES

Community Power
is the capacity of the community to
exercise control over activities and seek
ways to employ available resources to
establish a stronger and successful
community.

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 Brgy.
Chairperson

Community Power
Constituents Constituents

Elite Members Adult

Financially
Young
Poor
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The diagram below presents some ways for a community to build
power

Civic involvement Citizens’ voice in

in identifying public prioritization
important issues and decision-
making
How a
community can
build power

Developing Shared leadership

structures or
systems for shared Leadership
power and development
decision-making planning
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COMMUNITY
DYNAMICS AND
PROCESSES

Leadership
is generally defined as the person who has
the responsibility of controlling or taking
charge of particular group. This important
figure will guide the members to carry out
plans in pursuit of group’s objective

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There are components in improving leadership in a community, and these points
would be very essential to this nations’ community leaders:

Effective Communication Development of Social

 An open line of Capital Building
communication is highly  Developing a resilient
recommended for leaders capital is among
and their constituents. important contributors to
successful community
 There should be free access leadership.
to important information
concerning social issues and
public matters.

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There are components in improving leadership in a community, and these points
would be very essential to this nations’ community leaders:

Community Engagement Collaboration

 It is important to encourage
young leaders to participate
 Train your younger
generation of leaders so that
they are ready to take over
when the time comes.
 It is necessary to collaborate
across and within
communities.
 Leaders should learn to build
“bridges” and cooperate
across communities.

 Develop networks among

community leaders within
diverse fields

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COMMUNITY
DYNAMICS AND
PROCESSES

Relationship
the success of a community will be more
meaningful if its members have
harmonious releationships with each
other

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COMMUNITY
DYNAMICS AND
PROCESSES

Social Change
refers to changes that occur in the social
order of society. This changes may be
related to nature, social institutions, social
behavior, or social relations and can be
driven by cultural, religious, economics,
scientific, or technological forces
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https://primer.com.ph/business/2016/
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https://www.mcourser.ph/lesson/view
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