UNIVERSITY OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL-RECOLETOS
Bacolod City
INTEGRATED SCHOOL | GRADES 11 and 12
Community Engagement Solidarity and
Citizenship (COMSOL080)
LEARNING MODULE
MODULE NO. 1
CONCEPTS AND
PERSPECTIVES OF
COMMUNITY
Prepared by:
Glenn Mark L. Madon, LPT
CONCEPTS AND PERSPECTIVES OF COMMUNITY
Module 1: Concepts and Perspectives of Community
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INTRODUCTION:
Our perspective of community sometimes is anchored on how we see the world, in our
reality. But is our reality about community is the only one that exists? Not! This topic
will help you see the beauty of each community from different perspectives.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define community-based on the perspectives of social sciences, institutional, civil
society, and local and grassroots levels.
2. Cite examples of communities and based on each perspective and reflect on it.
3. Determine the goals of communities in each perspective.
ACTIVITY 1:
Imagine the people in the community where you reside. Recall some dialogues you have
had with other members of your community as well as interactions between its members
which you observed. Write the dialogue in the comic box below.
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Draw a 3 short comic strip showing different interactions between you and the
other people in your community.
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Is interaction towards other people in your community important?
Why?
Note: Social Science perspective views the community as composed of people
interacting with one another, sensitive to each other’s emotions, as well as interests and
subjective points of view.
ACTIVITY 2:
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Complete the table below
Based on the given definition of Institutional Perspective on Page 5, determine at least 3
clubs and associations in your community and state their goals.
Clubs and Associations Goals
Note: Institutional Perspective views the concept of community in three dimensions.
1st, It is an existing establishment or physical space where members of the
community go for a certain purpose.
2nd, it is the institutional community as a social model. This defined by networks
and institutions where community groups are formed (schools, churches, companies,
etc.).
3rd, the community is composed of the way people act, interact with each other,
react, and expect each other to act and interact.
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PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
What is nation building and its importance?
What are the importance of the civil society in nation-building?
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o Why are you needed in the community?
o What fear, if any, do you have about working in the community?
SUMMARY/KEYPOINTS:
From the Social Science Perspective, community is defined as a group of people in a
particular area interacting with each other. The relationships in a society are considered necessary
for effective community functions.
From the institutional perspective, communities are organized as institutions such as
organizations for religious, social, or similar purposes. It was explained in three dimensions: the
physical space, the social model and roles or statuses.
From the civil society perspective, community is linked by common interests and collective
activity. Its objective is to serve other people. Examples include people’s organizations, civic
organizations, and social movements.
From the Local and Grassroots Perspective, self-organization is initiated to encourage local
citizens to contribute to the community. This perspective emphasizes volunteerism.
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QUIZ 1:
MULTIPLE CHOICES: Read and analyze the following questions or statements then write
the letter of the choice that would best answer the question or complete the statement.
The answer should be written in CAPITAL letter.
1. Which of the following choices defines community as a Social Science perspective?
A. The community is viewed in three different dimensions.
B. The community stressed the idea of forming a group, foundation, or organization
in service to society.
C. A community is composed of people with a shared and common interest to a
particular goal.
D. Community is composed of people interacting with one another, sensitive to each
other’s emotions.
2. Which of the following scenario reflects the community as a Social Science
perspective?
A. Liza eating Pizza alone.
B. Kapwa ko Mahal ko foundation is conducting a bloodletting program in Brgy.
Sumakwel.
C. James voluntarily donated his salary to help the victims of the Taal eruption.
D. The people of Purok Daisy were able to collaborate in harmony.
3. Dr. Rodney D. Thirty and his fellow doctors are planning to create an organization in
which its objective is to serve other people. What perspective of a community does this
organization belong to?
A. Social Science Perspective.
B. Institutional Perspective.
C. Local and Grassroots Level.
D. Civil Society Perspective.
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4. What perspective emphasized the importance of the local citizen to contribute to the
community through the spirit of volunteerism?
A. Social Science Perspective.
B. Institutional Perspective.
C. National Perspective.
D. Local and Grassroots Level.
5. What perspective of community defines that communities are organized as
institutions, organizations with similar purposes?
A. Social Science Perspective.
B. Institutional Perspective.
C. National Perspective.
D. Local and Grassroots Level.
QUIZ 2:
Identify Me
Identify the perspective being described in each statement
________________1. The community uses self-organization
________________2. The community is a group of people relating with each other in a
society through common interests.
________________3. This community consists of members that are linked together by
common interests.
________________4. A community is formed by a similar purpose.
________________5. An example of this perspective includes joining the programs in
barrio fiesta.
Now, check your work. Refer to the answer key provided at the back pages.
Did you get a good score?
If you got:
4-5 Very good You have gained much learning on the topic.
2-3 Good You have gained adequate learning on the topic.
0-1 Fair You can review the topic to improve.
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Congratulations!
You have finished your journey through Module [1]. Now you are ready to learn more
with Module [2]. Good luck!
Key Answer:
Quiz 1
1. D,D,D,D,B
Quiz 2
1. Local and Grassroots Perspective
2. Civil Society Perspective
3. Civil Society Perspective
4. Institutional Perspective
5. Social Science Perspective
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Cengage Learning...
Amit, V, and Rapport N. (2002). The Trouble with Community: Anthropological
Reflections on Movement, Identity, and Collectivity. London: Pluto.
U Nelson, G. and Prilleltensky. (2010). Community Psychology: In pursuit of liberation
and well-being, (2nd Ed). Basing Stroke, Palgrave Macmillan
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Sundaram, H., Liri, Yu Ru, De Choudhury M., and Keiliher, A. (2012). Understanding
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