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Technology
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP (HUMSS 06)
I. UNIT NO. & TITLE: Chapter 1: Concepts and Perspective of Community
II. LESSON NO. & TITLE: Lesson 1. Learning about Communities
III. WEEK NUMBER: Week 1
IV. MODULE NUMBER: Module 1
Education
V. OBJECTIVES:
After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
● explain the importance of studying community dynamics and community action in
relation to applied social sciences and the learners’ future career options
VI: ACTIVITY: Answer briefly the question given below.
1. Why do we need to learn about communities?
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VII. DISCUSSION:
Learning about communities is key to appreciating our daily interactions with others, as we locate ourselves in a web
of social connections. Being enmeshed in these connections constantly help us realize that we are part of a larger social
group. We associate with social groups for many different reasons. Knowing the range of reasons why people come together,
why they form relationships and bonds, and how these operate in the broader social setting makes us further appreciate the
value of the meaningful actions and contributions that we impart to our community. Moreover, understanding the dynamics
within our community aids us in responding to the collective challenges we face. Addressing these challenges through
community imitative and interventions requires a familiarity of the community - people, history, and issues.
What is Community?
❖ It is a small or large social unit that has something in common, such as norms, religion, values, or identity.
Different disciplines in the social sciences are devoted to deepen our understanding of communities, community life,
and community action. The social sciences- anthropology, social psychology, sociology, political science, public
administration, human geography, linguistics, and development studies-contribute in developing a rich and robust literature
on community studies.
Sociology
⮚ is the scientific study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture of everyday life. It is
a social science that uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of
knowledge about social order, acceptance, and change or social evolution
Anthropology
⮚ is the study of humans and human behavior and societies in the past and present.
Political Science
⮚ is a social science which deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts,
and political behavior.
Social Psychology
⮚ It refers to the branch of psychology that scientifically studies social behavior, especially the interaction and
influence of individuals and groups on each other.
Public Administration
⮚ Is the implementation of government policy and also an academic discipline that studies this implementation and
prepares civil servants for working in the public service.
Human Geography
⮚ The branch of geography dealing with how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth’s surface
Linguistics
⮚ Is the scientific study of language. It involves analyzing language in context.
Development Studies
⮚ Is a multi-disciplinary branch of social science.
Economics
⮚ Is the social science that studies the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
History
⮚ Refer to the academic discipline which uses a narrative to examine and analyze a sequence of past events, and
objectively determine the patterns of cause and effect that determine them.
Law
⮚ Is a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
VIII. PRACTICE/APPLICATION/SYNTHESIS (See worksheet # 1)
IX. ASSESSMENT: (See worksheet # 1)
X. REFLECTION: (See worksheet # 1
Prepared by: Checked and Noted By:
BERNADETH R. RODRIGUEZ LAARNI L. TOLENTINO
Subject Teacher Principal
Asian
Institute of
Technology
Achieve Great Things, Initiate Changes, Transform from Better to Best,Excel and Remain Humble
Olinsterg Bldg., Maharlika Highway, Poblacion III, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
Telefax Number: (042)-545-6547 / Cell No. 0922-8934738
and
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP (HUMSS 06)
WORKSHEET 1
Name: _______________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Section: ______________________________________ Instructor: MS. MARRA KATHLEEN W. AYAAY, LPT
Education
PRACTICE/APPLICATION/SYNTHESIS
Direction: Make an illustrated map that describes your local community. Include in your map photos and images that represent the
people in your community. Draw arrows, lines, and symbols to show the relationships between the people in your community. Post your
work (illustration) inside the box given below.
ASSESSMENT
Processing Questions:
1. What does the given activity above say about your idea of a community?
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2. Based on the activity, who makes up your community?
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3. Do you see yourself as a part of this community? How do you say so?
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REFLECTION
Share your insights about this quotation.
“Every person is defined by the community he/she belongs to.”
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- rson Scott Card
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