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SUBJECT : Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship

1st Quarter – Week 3
OCTOBER 1, 2021
GRADE 12 RIZAL-HUMSS

Name of Learner: _______________________ Grade Level: 12 Section: ________________

Name of Teacher: _______________________ Date: _______________________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

INTRODUCTION
TTITLE: Functions of Community

OBJECTIVE: In this LAS the students analyze the functions of communities in terms
of structures, dynamics, and processes)
(HUMSS_CSC12IIIa-c-5)

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

In this module you will learn how to:
1. explain the dynamics of your community by recognizing the people who build
the community;
2. assess the structures of your community, and
3. analyze the processes existing in your community

DEVELOPMENT:
Background Information for Learners

LESSON 3: Functions of Community

Understanding Community through its Dynamics

Leaders are important figures that will guide the members to carry out the plans
in pursuit of the group’s objectives. The guidance of a good leader in a group ensures
the coherence of plans and better implementation of programs. In the Philippines, the
government provides several levels of leadership, from the president and vice-president,
including other government officials at the national and in the local levels such as
mayors, congressmen, and governors.

They are appointed based on qualifications, attitude and most often, through
the votes of the residents. It is otherwise known as Formal Power Structure because
they are individuals from whose authority is based on formal rules appointed by the
government. There are also people who are appointed because of their ability to lead,
direct or achieve without an official leadership title. They are known as Informal Power
Structure.

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 They are popular to others as influencers who can lead others with the most
influence. Informal power comes, not from an official position, but from the respect and
appreciation one has earned from the members of a group. This respect and
appreciation allow the individual to influence his or her peers in a way that others
within the group cannot. Examples are managers, supervisors, philanthropists,
businessmen, producers and even employees who lead their group as likable and
charismatic leaders.

Legal authoritative decision-makers, on the other hand, are individuals or

bodies whose authority is based on formal rules and institutions. They are appointed
because of their intelligence, reputations, decision-making, dictation from laws and
policies and connections. Examples are the appointments made by the president of the
country through his/her Powers of Appointment as stated in the constitution or with
the consent of the Commission on Appointments like the heads of the executive
departments, board of members and its leaders from any national government-related
institutions, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, etc. The
aforementioned (3) power dynamics are part of individual dimensions of community
which could be:
1. Interrelationship- community leaders are with direct relation with you
through familial relations, affinities or feeling of kinship, and social network, and
2. Organization- they could be part of an institution or an association, that has
a particular purpose in our community.

Understanding the Community through its Structures

Awareness of the essential aspects of the community is necessary in aiding the

residents to reflect on ways to be positively involved in its improvement. The poet John
Donne famously said, “No man is an island,” referring to humanity’s
interconnectedness and the belief that humans are always social beings.
Being aware of the structure of the community and exploring its aspects will
help you understand the necessary measures that should be undertaken to serve as
an active member of a community and as future leaders of the community. The
following are the aspects of community and the factors to explore.

1. Local Politics
• Structure of government
• Decision-making power and control
• Major issues currently in debate

2. Demographics
• Population size (total number of people)
• Population density (ratio of people to the space they inhabit)
• Heterogeneity (the extent to which community members have diverse
characteristics)
• Ethnic groups
• Names given to various parts of the 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 of the area

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3. Geography and environmental influence
• the community’s physical environment
• the community’s location and proximity to highways, bodies of water or
mountains
• existence of recreational areas concerns regarding environment hazards such as
pollution, power shortages, among others

4. Beliefs and Attitudes

• cultural values, traditions and beliefs of various segments of the population
• spiritual and political values of the residents
• available social agencies and the help they can extend
perceptions of residents as part of the community.

5. Local economy and businesses

• businesses, factories and other sources of employment that characterize the
community
• nature of business (owned by local residents or government)

6. Income distribution
• public assistance benefits available to residents
• median income level of residents
• income levels and corresponding percentage of population.

7. Housing
• housing conditions
• population density
• types of housing
• ownership and status of houses (rental, real estate, etc)

8. Educational facilities and programs

• education system
• extent of community support
• existence of public and private schools
• adherence to intended curriculum of the Department of Education
• attention to special population (e.g., children with 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

9. Health and Welfare Systems

• adequate numbers of health professionals and specialists
• social service programs
• respect of service providers to the needs and values of minority populations
• availability of fire and police protection
• safety of the environment
• the residents’ view on public safety and justice system.

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10. Sources of information and public opinion
• presence of TV and radio stations and newspapers which provide the people
information
• and perspectives on current events
• community organizations’ capacity to update residents on important
information
• the capacity of the sources of information to enhance the residents’ skills to
promote
• positive change
• the presence of community leaders who speak for various marginalized
subgroups.

11. Summary Assessment of Community Issues

• overall assessment of community’s functioning
• dealing with social problems (youth gangs, poverty, abuse)
• gaps in social, health care, and other community and educational services

Understanding Community through its Process

A leader is an important figure in the community. Leaders must possess important

characteristics such as:

1. Effective Communication
-an open communication is highly recommended for leaders and their constituents.
There should be free access to important information concerning social issues and
public matters.

2. Development of Social Capital Building

- developing a resilient capital is among the most important contributors to successful
community leadership.

3. Community Engagement
- it is important to encourage young leaders to participate so that they are ready to
take over when the time comes.

4. Collaboration
- leaders should learn to “build bridges” and develop networks among community
leaders within the diverse fields.
These major components of being a better leader will help improve communities
by effecting positive social change, improve the relationships of their residents as well
as build community power.

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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The diagram below presents some ways for a community to build power.

ENGAGEMENT (Performance Task: 60 points)

Learning Competency with Code Analyze the functions of communities in terms of
structures, dynamics, and processes (HUMSS_CSC12IIIa-c-5)

Directions/Instructions: Me as a Future Community Leader!

Envision yourself as community leader in the future. How are you going to contribute
as an effective community leader to effect positive social change and improve your
communitypower?

Express your thoughts by making a poster. Please be guided with the rubric below
and the identified elements that should be present. This will serve as your
performance
task.

Make a poster which would reflect the following elements:

• You as one of the community leaders that show your role/work in the
community
• The power dynamics that you possess as a leader as well as your individual
• dimension
• Choose at least one (1) structure you will use/improve in the future that will
make a great impact to people in the community
• Describe yourself as a leader in maintaining relationships with people

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ASSIMILATION -(Written Work: 40 points)

Directions/Instructions: Community Leaders, Community Builders!

Can you give me the power dynamics of the following community leaders as well as
their individual dimensions and a short description of the kind of work they do in your
community?

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 POWER DYNAMICS

INDIVIDUAL DIMENSION

JOB DESCRIPTION
Barangay Captain

POWER DYNAMICS

INDIVIDUAL DIMENSION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Social Workers

POWER DYNAMICS

INDIVIDUAL DIMENSION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Local Farmers

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Reflection
The learners in their journal or portfolio will write their personal insights about the
lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that
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I realize that

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Reference

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Senior High School. Quezon City: C&E Publishing, 2017.
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August 9, 2018 at People Skills Decoded.
Accessed June 23, 2020, http://www.peopleskillsdecoded.com/formal-vs-informal-power/
4 The Official Gazette, “The Executive Branch”
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6 Norwayblue. “Geriatric care manager and social workers,”deposit photos, In white
background, Vector Clipart 69726167, April 7, 2015
Accessed June 26, 2020, https://depositphotos.com/69726167/stock-illustration-geriatriccare-
manager-and-social.html
7 Soto, Cynde. “Farmers market clipart.” Pinterest.com.
Accessed on June 17, 2020, https://www.pinterest.co.uk/amp/pin/176977460333223470/
8 Shane02, Gyeonggi-Suwon International School “Poster-rubric Ancient Civilizations.”
Published on February 10, 2012 at Slideshare.
Accessed June 18, 2020,https://www.slideshare.net/shane02/posterrubric-ancientcivilizations
Cover photo credit: Melody D. Legaspi (Rizal Integrated National School, Sorsogon City)

Prepared by

JEFFREY N. LOZADA
Name of Teacher

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene

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