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Hgp q4 Module 3 Ways to Influence Ver4
Hgp q4 Module 3 Ways to Influence Ver4
Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 4 - Module 3
Ways to Influence Fellow Youth to
Participate in Civic Projects
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Homeroom Guidance
Quarter 4 - Module 3
Ways to Influence Fellow Youth to
Participate in Civic Projects
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Table of Contents
Summary……………………………………………………………………………………..……...13
Assessment: (Post Test) …………………………………………………………………..…….14
Key to Answers…………………………………………………………………………..…...........16
References…………………….…………………………………………………………...............17
We all live in communities. Our towns and cities are the communities we think of first
where our home and school are in. As part of a community, we can take part on the solutions
and approaches that make our communities more sustainable. Today, youth have many
opportunities to participate and be engaged in any projects concerning the improvement of
their communities. According to Clement, et.al (2014), youth are equipped to fully participate
in decisions that are affecting their lives through access to resources, knowledge, and
opportunities for engagement, to become self-confident, strong, healthy, productive, and
secure persons. But youth may face many challenges that hinder their involvement in civic
activities, because they may not have an idea how to get involved or they may not know how
they can make a difference.
Many questions may arise before they engage or participate in any civil projects in
their communities such as: What does it take to stand to help in any projects concerning
issues in the community? Why do some people choose to take action to address issues
concerning their communities, while others decide to just watch and do nothing?
This module invites learners to reflect on how to participate and conducts ways to
encourage other youth to be engaged in any civil projects. It contains varied activities that
can help the learners better understand what civil engagement is, its importance and ways to
be engaged and encourage other youth to participate in any activities that would address the
issues in their communities.
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What I Know
Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer among the given choices.
1. It is a civic participation where the community works together to make a difference in
the life of their community.
A. Civic Projects C. Social Cohesion
B. Civic Engagement D. All of the above
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10. Which specific date is International Youth Day (IYD) commemorated every year?
A. June 12 C. August 12
B. July 12 D. September 12
13. Which among the civic activities can you participate on your own that will benefit the
society?
A. Volunteer in an advocacy group.
B. Set up a campaign to immunize children with the Barangay health workers.
C. Vote during election.
D. All of the above
15. Which of the following is BEST to do to encourage fellow youth to participate in civic
projects during this pandemic?
A. Do a public advocacy or campaign to invite other youths to join.
B. Use social media or website to encourage them to participate in an advocacy.
C. Join a rally with advocacy groups to be a role model among fellow youth.
D. All of the above
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Lesson
1 Civic Engagement
Civic engagement activities and programs are critical for empowering youth to
develop their skills and talents; participate in political, economic and social conversations;
and become representatives of positive change in their communities. Unfortunately, there
are limited opportunities for youth around the world to take part in civic projects. And, as a
result, both the youth and society miss out on the potential benefits of civic engagement.
Today‟s young adults may be less likely to participate in civic activities, because they
may not have access to information on how to get involved or they may not know how they
can make a difference. Individuals with higher education levels may have more opportunities
for civic engagement, as college students have opportunities to get involved in community
affairs through student organizations.
As senior high school students, it is best to understand what civic engagement is, its
importance and assess on how you can make difference in your community.
What’s New
Activity 1. Brainstorming
Direction: Brainstorm about the term “participation”. Share your ideas of both positive and
negative examples of participation. You can express your idea/s by graphically
illustrating your notions of participation with collages or drawings answer the
following questions given.
Guide Questions:
1. How does an individual participate for a principle or a belief?
2. What do you think are the skills required to take in participating in any activities?
3. What do you think are the challenges and risks involved when someone takes such a
stand and participate?
What Is It
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Volunteering is only one form of civic engagement included, in the construct of civic
action and civic commitment or duty, but research has also shown that it plays a valuable
role in shaping how youth learn to interact with their community and develop the skills,
values, and sense of empowerment necessary to become active citizens.
Service-learning and civic engagement can be related but are not the alike. Service-
learning doesn‟t have to include a civic dimension and all forms of civic engagement are not
service-learning. Civic engagement is broad that may include, but is not limited to, service-
learning. Service-learning differs from community service or volunteerism in two distinct
ways since the service activity is integrated with academic curriculum and content. Learners
engage in reflection activities after their service experience and apply their learning in real-
life activities.
Civic participation comprises a wide range of formal and informal activities. Here are
some examples of civil projects/ activities in civil engagement or civil participation.
Create a home assessment offer to keep citizens safe in any calamities.
Use a website as an emergency platform for community disasters.
Create an emergency response team among youth for a disaster.
Participate in community groups and projects like clean-up drive specifically cleaning
a beach or a river bank, help our natural resources, or community gardening.
Join in advocacy groups such as homelessness advocacy, animal rights groups
and/or animal shelter, etc.
Donate your time, effort and volunteer your skills to help in talent workshops, to
educate the incapable children, or volunteer for a tutorial service.
Participate in blood donation campaign by Red Cross Philippines, raise funds for
relief organizations, or join for a run or walk for a cause
Picking up and collecting donated items especially non-perishables such as blankets
and clothes for the less fortunate or for the orphanages.
Set up a campaign to immunize children against childhood diseases with the
Barangay heath workers.
Organize outing, set up parties and share old toys for the less fortunate during
holiday spirit.
Organizing a reminder campaign for public and traffic rules and moral behaviors.
Some are individual activities that benefit society (e.g., voting) or group activities that
benefit either the group members (e.g., recreational soccer teams) or society (e.g.,
volunteer organizations).
Engaging in meaningful civic projects can also help individuals develop a sense of
purpose, which may promote continued civic participation.
Participating in the electoral process by voting or registering others to vote has a
good impact to health. A study found that voter participation was associated with
better self-reported health, even after controlling for individual and country
characteristics.
Volunteering enjoys better psychological well-being and more positive emotional
health.
It can increase social resources like having friends to call, which may help explain the
association between volunteering and reduced levels of anxiety and depressive
symptoms.
Additionally, individuals who are involved in community gardening may form a sense
of neighborhood pride, experience an increased appreciation for their neighborhood
and be more motivated to get involved in community life.
Brennan and Barnett (2009) concluded that youth who are engaged in the community
show better problem-solving and decision-making skills when compared to those
youth who are not.
Similarly, Brennan, Barnett, and Lesmeister (2007) described that youth who have
been empowered by the community are likely to be future leaders. It is found that
high school students involved in community service are more likely to vote and
volunteer in adulthood.
What’s More
1. Would you consider yourself “civically engaged?” If yes, how did you become
“civically engaged?” If no, why?
____________________________________________________________________
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2. Who help you to be “civically engaged?” Who makes it hard for you to be “civically
engaged?” Why?
____________________________________________________________________
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3. Would you like to be more “civically engaged?” What would make you want to be
more “civically engaged?”
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What I Can Do
Activity 4. Reflection
Directions: As you have learned from this lesson and activities, answer each question
comprehensively.
Lesson
What Is It
4. VOTE!
Get the chance to let your voices be heard every couple of years at the ballot box. It
might not feel very meaningful when you‟re checking the name or party list of your choice,
but the importance of casting your vote can‟t be understated. Elections also allow the youths
or young adults to keep the politicians accountable, and to evaluate on the prioritization of
policy and bills. Getting informed and voting for your favorite candidate is one of the best
ways to engage as a citizen.
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What’s More
Activity 6. Reflection
Directions: As you have learned from this lesson, answer each question
comprehensively.
1. Among all the issues in your community/school, which do you think concern you the
most? Why?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
2. Can you participate in a civic project/s related to the issue? What steps can you take
to make a change?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. What do you think are the possible challenges? What are the opportunities and
resources available?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
4. Can you encourage other youths to participate in the civic project? If yes, how?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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What I Can Do
Standards/Rubrics; 40 Points
The performance task is to be assessed with the following guides:
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Summary
Youth civic engagement is participating in and seeking to influence the life in the
community.
Youth civic engagement can be political or not, both paid and unpaid forms of political
activism, environmentalism, community and national service.
There are four constructs of civic engagement:
Civic Action – participation in activities such as volunteering or service learning to
help better the community.
Civic Commitment or Duty – the willingness to make positive contributions to
society.
Civic Skills – the ability to be involved in civic society, politics, and democracy.
Social Cohesion – a sense of reciprocity, trust, and bonding to others.
10 Easy Ways in Civic Engagement
Stay up to date on (local/national) politics
Volunteer in your community
Share your ideas and spark the debate
Vote
Check your privilege and create space
Scratch that cultural itch
Settle down with a book
Support local businesses
Watch your ecological footprint
Take matters into your own hands
United Nations' International Youth Day 2015 campaign aims to promote civic
engagement and participation of youth in politics and public life, so that young people can
be empowered and contribute to society, development and peace.
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube offer a new frontier for civic
participation and are associated with increased political participation offline as well.
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Assessment: (Post-Test)
Multiple Choice. Select the letter of the best answer among the given choices.
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13. Which among the civic activities can you participate on your own that will benefit the
society?
A. Volunteer in an advocacy group.
B. Participate in blood donation campaign.
C. Vote during election.
D. Both B and C.
15. Which of the following is BEST to do to encourage fellow youth to participate in civic
projects during this pandemic?
A. Use social media or website to encourage them to participate in an advocacy.
B. Join a rally on the street to be a role model among fellow youth.
C. Do a public advocacy or campaign to invite other youths to join.
D. Both B and C
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References
Al Sharq Youth. “7 Great Examples of Community Services”. Youtube. Last modified April 21,
2017. Accessed December 17, 2020. https://bit.ly/3oYX1as
Children International. “Youth Civic Engagement Activities Are Critical for Empowering Young
People and Bettering Society”. children.org. Last modified August 10, 2015. Accessed
December 17, 2020. http://bit.ly/2MqRg8o
Clement, Rachel, Deering, Mary, Mikhael, Rindala and Villa-Garcia, Carmina. 2014.Youth Civic
Engagement and Leadership. Accessed December 15, 2020. https://bit.ly/3rjvvX1
Hendricks, Allison. “What is civic engagement? Definitions, examples, how tos, and more”.
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Lodewijckx, Ilona. “10 Easy ways to be a more engaged citizen” Citizenlab. Last modified
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Ohlin, Jackie, Heller, Allison, Byrne Susan, and Keevy, Nicky. 2010. How Young People
Participate in Civic Activities using Internet and Mobile Technologies. Commonwealth
of Australia. Accessed December 15, 2020. https://bit.ly/3jcfgIw
PBS NewsHour Extra. “Lesson plan: Civic engagement and how students can get involved”.
pbs.org. Last modified July 29, 2020. Accessed December 15, 2020.
http://to.pbs.org/3jhb6Pp
Suffolk, John Berg. 2013. How to Define Civic Engagement. Accessed December 21, 2020.
https://bit.ly/2YCKkri
Texas School Safety Center. “The Positive Effects of Youth Community Engagement”.
txssc.txstate.edu. Last modified April 2013. Accessed December 15, 2020.
http://bit.ly/36zEnQq
Youth Civic Leaders. “Youth Civic Engagement: Is it Critical to Our Democracy?”. Last
modified March 4, 2012. Accessed December 17, 2020. https://bit.ly/3j8T15W
Rubrics were adapted from Norman C. Barroso, Elizabeth A. Soriano, Rufina E. Rivera,
Noreen S. Malabanan and Marilou I. Cabugo, Tanza National Comprehensive High School –
SHS as exemplified in DO31s2020
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