COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SOLIDARITY & CITIZENSHIP

Grade Level: 11 Q:1- Lesson 3

FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNITIES IN TERMS OF STRUCTURES,

DYNAMICS, AND PROCESSES

I. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

At the end of the lesson, students are expected to:
Analyze the functions of communities in terms of structures, dynamics, and
processes. (HUMSS_CSC12IIIa-c-5).
Specific Objectives
a. Identify concepts of the functions of communities by arranging jumbled
letters.
b. Analyze the processes existing in your community by supplying the table
given as task.

II. OVERVIEW

Socialization permits people to build connections with each other. These

interactions take place in community spaces such schools, local health care units,
churches, workplaces, and the likes where people share experiences and benefit from
the services being offered. This means that building communities is a crucial process
that fosters connections amongst people; it fosters the process and dynamics of
communities and creates infrastructures for the common good. Hence, these process
and dynamics are managed by community builders who shall be responsible for
making community structures and dynamics work. Moreover, community builders
ensure that the community efficiently functions.

III. LEARNING ACTIVITY

Understanding Community through its Dynamics

Leaders are important figures who guide members in carrying out plans in line
with the group’s objectives. The guidance of a good leader ensures the coherence of
plans and successful implementation of programs.
In the Philippines, the government provides several levels of leadership -- from
the president and vice-president, including other government officials in the national
and in the local levels such as mayors, congressmen, and governors. They are
appointed based on qualifications, attitude and most often, through official voting. It is

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otherwise known as formal power structure because they are individuals 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. 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 members and its leaders from any national government-related
institutions, ambassadors, other public ministers, consuls, etc.
The aforementioned three power dynamics are parts of individual dimensions
of community which could be:
1. Interrelationship- community leaders are with direct relation through familial
relations, affinities or feeling of kinship, and social network
2. Organization- they could be part of an institution or an association, that has
particular purpose in the 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 one 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

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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

3. Geography and Environmental Influence

• the community’s physical environment
• the community’s location and proximity to highways, bodies of water or
mountain
• existence of recreational areas
• concerns regarding environment hazards such as pollution, power shortages

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
• average 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
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 • 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

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

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 Understanding Community through its
Process
As an important figure in the community,
a leader 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 about 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 --the capacity of the community to
exercise control over activities and seek ways to employ available resources to
establish a stronger and successful community.
Task 1. Words Attack!
Directions: Below are jumbled letters and descriptions of concepts discussed.
Arrange the letters and write the term being described in each item.
1. _______________________ MMUNICOTY ROEWP
-This refers to 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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2. ________________________ CONMIMUTY CUSTRURET
-This encompasses the various aspects in the community which includes
demographics, geography and environmental influences, beliefs and attitudes and
the likes.
3. _________________________ AELSRED
- important figures in the community who must possess important characteristics
4. ________________________ ABCOLLARNIOTO
-This is one of the essential characteristics of leaders to build bridges and develop
networks among community leaders in the different fields.
5. _________________________ MARFOL ROWEP EURCTURST
- They are appointed based on qualifications, attitude and most often, through the
votes of the residents.
Task 2: This is it! The Process of my Community!
Directions: Interview one of your friends about the status of your community in its
fight against COVID 19 using social media applications e.g., Facebook, twitter, or thru
text. Identify at least one (1) aspect of community, the community leaders who are
working in line with the resources available from the said aspect, and their initiatives
in using the said aspect to eliminate problems brought by the pandemic.

Aspects of Community Community Leaders Programs Implemented/

Initiatives of Community
Leaders

Reflection. As a social engineer, answer the following reflective questions:

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1. As a Filipino youth, how can you contribute to your own community?
___________________________________________________________________
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2. After assessing the structure of your community, what do you think makes your
community unique? What do you think are the strengths of your community in terms
of its structure?
___________________________________________________________________
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3. Why is it important for community builders communicate and collaborate among
themselves?
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TASK 3.
Directions: Read and analyze the statements below. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if otherwise.
___________ 1. Teachers, soldiers, and other government employees are examples
of Formal Power Structure.
___________ 2. Legal authoritative decision-makers lead their group as likable and
charismatic leaders. They are also known as influencers.
___________ 3. One factor to explore in income distribution is the public assistance
benefits available to residents.
___________ 4. Community power will be achieved only if community leaders
collaborate with one another.
___________ 5. Effective communication is the most essential characteristic of a
community leader.
TASK 4:
Directions: Carefully read and analyze each question. Choose the correct answer
from the given options. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. ________ pertains to the population size, density, heterogeneity, changes and
development in an area.
a. Demographics c. Health and welfare systems
b. Geography and environmental influences d. Educational facilities and
programs
2. _________ is the aspect of community that looks at employment opportunities
existing in the area.
a. Sources of information and public opinion c. Local economy and business
b. Income distribution d. Housing

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3. A figure who is with direct relation with you through familial relations, affinities or
feeling of kinship, and social network is called __________.
a. organization c. legal authoritative decision-makers
b. interrelationship d. informal power structure
4. A/an ______ is usually appointed based on qualification, attitude or other
characteristics.
a. influencer c. community Leader
b. leader d. organization member
5. __________ refers to the changes that occur in the social order of society.
a. Cultural change c. Political change
b. Social change d. Technological change

IV. RUBRICS
In accomplishing task B, This is it! The Process of my Community! , please be guided
by the rubric below.

Criteria 5 4 3 2
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understand/ organized however are
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V. KEY TO CORRECTION
Task 1. Words Attack!
1. Community Power
2. Community Structure
3. Collaboration
4. Formal Power Structures
5. Leaders
Task 2. This is it!, The Process of my Community!
-Answers of students vary. Kindly refer to the given rubric in rating students.
Task 3.
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False
Task 4
1. a
2. c
3. b
4. c
5. b

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Prepared by: MA. LIEZL E. CAMBA

Master Teacher I/ Sorsogon National HS
Language Critic: RHEA J. DOLLESIN, Teacher III/ Sorsogon National HS
Content Editor: RAYMUND S. BRIONES, Teacher III/ Sorsogon National HS
DIVINA M. DIAZ, Ph.D., EPS-I AP/HUMSS Coordinator

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