COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS 3 (LAS)

PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITY-ACTION INITIATIVES

Background Information for Learners:

Participatory development has become widespread as one of the established community-action

initiatives to achieve a self-reliant community and sustainable growth and development across the political
spectrum. This approach aims to empower individuals by providing equal and appropriate opportunities and
allowing them to take part in the development process. Also, the social movement and institutional
perspectives are being used to clearly define the ideas of participatory development.

The concept of participatory development is essential, particularly in the Philippine setting,

considering that we are a developing country. Hence, the need for the locals especially the marginalized to
join in the development process is vital to improve their quality of life. Furthermore, participatory
development, once achieved, could redound to a more meaningful partnership from the higher hierarchy
down to grass root level.

The government including the Non-Government Organizations have made an effort to introduce
participation on programs such as poverty alleviation, agrarian reform, solid waste management, medical
missions, and other relevant activities that further addresses the problems inside the community. "When
people share a strong sense of community, they are motivated and empowered to change problems they face,
and are better able to mediate the negative effects over things which they have no control," Chavis et al.,
(1990, p. 73) write. Moreover, "a sense of community is the glue that can hold together a community
development effort" (Chavis et al., 1990, p. 73-74). This concept suggests that programs that "...foster
membership, increase influence, meet needs, and develop a shared emotional connection among community
members" (Chavis et al.,1990, p. 73) can serve as catalysts for change and for engaging individuals and the
community in health decision-making and action.

Let’s try to understand deeper about participatory development by answering series of activities.

Learning Competency with Code:

Explain the importance of commitment and action in participatory development for community well-
being. HUMSS_CSC12IIIh-j-16
ACTIVITY 1. ILLUSTRATIONS
Directions. Search on the internet a sample pictures of Community Participatory Development. Base on
your sample pictures, list down at least five (5) benefits of participatory development.

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5. ____________________________________________________________________________________

RUBRIC FOR THE ACTIVITY

POINTS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
OBTAINED
Content Data gathered is accurate and aligned to the benefits
10
of participatory development.
Analysis Analysis was clear and concise based on the data
6
presented.
Presentation Data gathered and the analysis were presented in an
4
organized manner.
TOTAL 20

ACTIVITY 2. MY COMMUNITY SERVICE LIST

Directions: Make at least 5 list of programs and activities you have participated in your community for the
previous years. Explain how these activities brought about social change and development in your locality.
Use the following table for this activity.

Example.

Explain briefly how these activities

Programs/Activities
Attended
brought about social change and
development in your locality
Through planting, we are helping the
Tree Planting
nature to regenerate itself. Trees help
clean the air we breathe, filters the water
we drink, and provide habitat to different
species of flora and fauna. With this
activity, we are making a community that
preserves biodiversity and equilibrating
tourism industry as well.
Insights
I was able internalized the
significance of this activity
considering of the current situation
of our mother nature. This is timely
because we now experienced
massive flooding, strong typhoons
and other natural calamities, and tree
planting is a ‘must’ thing to do.
RUBRIC FOR THE ACTIVITY
POINTS
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS
OBTAINED
Content Important points were clearly stated and supported
10
by relevant facts.
Analysis Analysis was clear and concise based on the data
10
presented.
Presentation Answers was well-written with ideas easily
5
conveyed to readers.
TOTAL 25

References:
Book
Melegrito, M. and Mendoza, D., 2016. Community, Engagement, Solidarity, And Citizenship. 927 Quezon
Ave., Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Journal
Gdrc.org. n.d. Participatory Development And Good Governance. [online] Available at:
<https://www.gdrc.org/u-gov/doc-jica_gg.html> [Accessed 25 May 2020].

Thomas, P., 2013. Challenges For Participatory Development In Contemporary Development Practice.
[online] https://crawford.anu.edu.au/. Available at: <https://crawford.anu.edu.au/rmap/devnet/devnet/db-75>
[Accessed 25 May 2020].