SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Community
Engagement, Solidarity and
Citizenship
Module 4 - Quarter 1
Community Action
Modalities

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Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship

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Module 4- Quarter 1: Community Action Modalities
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Community
Engagement, Solidarity and
Citizenship
Module 4 - Quarter 3
Community Action Modalities

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WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

This module will give learners an overview of what Community Action is all about. As
the topic is broad, different modalities are used for an in depth presentation. Reading
further, learners will get to learn the blueprint as to how communities come to form
and how relevant is the community members' will to act.

The content will enable learner to recall previous lectures about Community Action,
reflection about learner's own participation to the activities in their community before
the Covid 19 pandemic and, observe evidence of adaptability and growth of
community members amidst the pandemic.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT

Competency 5: Recognize the value of undertaking community action

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After studying this module, you will be able to:

1. understand the importance of community action;
2. list the three (3) different community action modalities; and
3. determine the similarities and differences of the three
community

action modalities.

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 WHAT I KNOW
Instructions: Recall what you learned about Community Action from past lectures.
Read and answer the following questions. Write the letter of your answer in your
notebook.

1. Where did Community Action originated from?

a. United States b. France c. China
2. When did Community Action started?
a. 1950s b. 1960s c. 1970s
3. Who is known as the grandfather of Community Action?
a. Sargent Shriver b. Lyndon B. Johnson c. Richard Nixon
4. What do you call an act that covers programs that focuses on community action?
a. Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
b. Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2011
c. Allied Services Act of 1973
5. Who was the president enacted the bill that focuses on community action to
combat against poverty?
a. Sargent Shriver b. Lyndon B. Johnson c. Richard Nixon

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WHAT IS IT

It is by action that we actualize our goals. Everything we know

about community and how to make it flourish, boils down to just merely
ideas and theories, if we don't act on it and make it happen. The
Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which we are commemorating in
August as we celebrate its 56th anniversary, intends to provide jobs,
educate, and support the financial needs of entrepreneurs. These goals
were realized as community leaders and its people act to convert ideas
into results.
To be part of a community entails that we engage, we value and
be one with the community. Community action is vital in building
harmonious and progressive community. It is associated with the term

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social action, which involves local citizens to be part of planning,
operationalization, and implementation of goals set by the community to
develop.
The three modalities of Community Action are Community Engagement,
Solidarity and Citizenship.

Community Engagement
Each member of the community has a role to do and only when
those roles are performed that community functions harmoniously and
effectively. Being a responsible member of the community helps to
sustain community's growth and development. Taking part of serving on
committees that focuses on community building activities or resolving
problems are essential in community action.
The goals of every community vary as communities have different
needs. These needs flow from factors such as the population, accessible
resources available and the environment where the community is based.
One common method towards being updated of the people's concerns is
through research. Members of the community must get involve in
interviews, group discussions and surveys. In this way, community
leaders can assess of a possible program to take and/or plot a solution
of observed problems.
Proposals of programs and solutions of issues can only be done by
the members of the community. It is the people that can see and
observe what is happening in their community and it is also them who
could get things done. Without active involvement, problems can never
be dealt with and development is stagnant.
To engage means to connect. It is through connecting and
networking that we can voice out beautiful ideas that can be used by all.
One must not limit himself or herself to help and one must not be limited
to participate. Everybody must have the sense of community wherein
they feel that they are the ones responsible in making things works, for
them and for their neighbors. "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, D. & Wandersman, A. 2002) This
is the true image of community engagement.

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Solidarity
It is easier to relate to people when we strip off our titles, positions,
and possessions. People get intimidated when faced by someone who is
famous, genius or rich. They tend to look up to them and see others or
themselves as inferior. When that happens, treatment to each other are
not the same anymore. In community building, everybody must be given
the chance to contribute and be heard.
Solidarity must defy boundaries. Race, gender, wealth and other
factors that could create segregation must be eradicated. Community
members must work as one. Everybody must be given equal opportunity
to experience what their community could offer. Sense of community
must be present. What one thinks is bad for their neighbors must think
that it is bad for themselves. And what one thinks is enjoyable for them
must be shared to their neighbors.
Unity is needed for survival. It is a key for success and without it,
failure is inevitable. A united community means a safer community.
When people can see that their rights and welfare are protected, they
will make sure to sustain the programs that brings forth such safety and
assurance. They, themselves, will help maintain it and strive to connect
with people through communication.

Citizenship
"A citizen is a member of a political community who enjoys the
rights and assumes the duties of membership." (SEP 2006) It is the
people that the community serves and it is also the people who makes a
community as one. The heart of existence of a community is the people.
They are the agents that brought relevant changes to our political
economic system.
To enjoy rights set for a person, one must also follow laws set for
people's welfare. There are ten (10) qualities of a good citizen according
to Quizlet.com:
1. Respects the rights and properties of others
2. Respects and obeys the laws of the land
3. Take part in and improve life in his community
4. Take an active part in the government
5. A responsible family member
6. Loyal to his country and proud of his accomplishments
7. Uses natural resources wisely
8. Believes in equal opportunities for all people

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9. Well informed on important issues and is willing to take a stand on
these issues when conscience demands it
10. Respects individual differences, point of view, and acknowledges
that ways of life are different from his own
Man's freedom will always have an equivalent responsibility. This
responsibility will honor his rights as a citizen of the country and in the
community he or she belongs.
Triple Venn Diagram

Differences:
A - Community Engagement
B - Solidarity
C - Citizenship

Similarities:
D - Community Engagement
and Citizenship
E - Community Engagement and Solidarity
F - Solidarity and Citizenship
image source:
A Compendium of Daily Lesson Plans and Resource Materials in
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY, AND CITIZENSHIP

The diagram represents the similarities and differences of the

three Community Action modalities. One cannot exist without the other.
Community action will always require citizens to unite and engage in
action to achieve its goals.

WHAT’S IN

INSTRUCTIONS: In a piece of paper, answer the following

questions.

1.) Briefly discuss Community Action in five (5) sentences.

2.) Define Sense of Community.
3.) Cite three (3) events wherein you were able to participate in
activities in your community and how it went. Draw a smiley
emoticon, after stating the event, if you enjoyed it and a sad
emoticon if you did not.

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 4.) Among the 10 Qualities of A Good Citizen enumerated by
Quizlet,com, what is the most difficult quality to have and why?

WHAT I CAN DO
INSTRUCTIONS: In your notebook, answer the following questions.

With this Covid 19 pandemic, cite your observations of the roles of

government employees and citizens in your community focusing on the
New Normal guidelines. Are the different modalities evident? If not, how
do you intend to resolve it? Limit your answers to maximum of 15
sentences only.

Government Employees
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Citizens
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ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS: In a piece of paper, identify what is being asked in

the following items.

1. What is the term associated with Community Action?

2. What are the three (3) modalities of Community Action?

3. State at least three (3) purposes of the Economic opportunity Act of

1964?

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4. Cite at least seven (7) among the 10 qualities of a good citizen.

REFERENCES

Books

Delos Santos, D. (2017). Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship.

Sampaloc, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc. (RBSI)
Revenson, T. (ed) et al (2002). A Quarter Century of Community Psychology.
Spring Street, New York: Kluwer Academy/Plenum Publishers

Internet Sources

Community Action Partnership (2019). Community Action History 101.

Retrieved July 8, 2020, from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXEMj1b1WiY

Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. from

https://wps.prenhall.com/wps/media/objects/751/769950/Documents_Li brary/eoa1964.htm

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (2006). Citizenship. Retrieved July 8,

2020, from https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/citizenship/

Quizlet (n.d.) 10 Qualities of a Good Citizen. Retrieved July 8, 2020, from

https://quizlet.com/238937319/10-qualities-of-a-good-citizen-flash-cards/

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