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Community Engagement, Solidarity &

Citizenship
Semester: 2nd

SHS
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Introductory Message

This module was designed, developed and reviewed to assist the

teachers and learners to meet the standards of K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming social, personal and economic constraints in school.
The Learning resource aims to engage and guide the learners into
independent learning activities at their own pace, and to help the learners
acquire the needed 21st Century skills, taking into consideration their needs
and circumstances.

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Welcome to the Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship.
In view of the current situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic,
this localized module was made with the hope that your children will continue
to learn through engaging them into guided and independent learning
activities. Furthermore, this also aims to help your children acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
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 LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Differentiate typologies of communities. HUMSS_CSC12-IIIa-c-6

Typologies of Communities

Community continues to be a key concept in social science, a vital dimension in

modern society and a key element of social organization. Although difficult to precisely
identify what a community is, it is recognized that many different kinds of community
exist. Each type has different characteristics, purpose, membership requirements and
traditions of interactions.

In this module, students will be able to deepen one’s understanding of the concept of
community, it is necessary to be aware of some of its typologies. This module will help
the students to realize one’s contribution to the betterment of society.

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

 Identify the different types of communities

Direction: Read each item carefully and use your notebook to write your answers.

1. This is defined as a physical or virtual space.

A. public B. private C. religious D. social

2. These are social spaces owned and regulated regularly.

A. business B. public C. private D. religious

3. This is referred to as a group where the flow of communication is restricted.

A. formal B. informal C. rural D. urban

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4. A community area where different businesses and industries are involved.
A. public B. private C. rural D. urban

5. This group is composed of members who decided to join the group to satisfy their
social needs.
A. informal B. formal C. rural D. urban

6. It is defined as a function of system integration and interaction between

individuals away from each other in time and space.
A. formal B. global C. local D. urban

7. A sector in a community that deals with the local and state police and the court
system.
A. Law Enforcement B. media C. service organization D. youth

8. Sector in the community that includes newspapers, magazines and other

available materials that can be glanced from the internet.
A. education B. human services C. media D. youth

9. This is a sector in a community that includes musicians, dancers, writers, actors

among others.
A. activist B. culture C. environment D. youth

10. Defined as a group of people sharing the same environment and conditions.
A. normal community C. informal community
B. global community D. local community

Task 1: With the given pictures below, compare and contrast the characteristics
of both communities.

A.

DIFFERENCES
__________________________ _____________________________

SIMILARITIES
____________________________
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B.

DIFFERENCES
__________________________ _____________________________

SIMILARITIES
____________________________

C.

DIFFERENCES
__________________________ _____________________________

SIMILARITIES
____________________________

Task 2: Compare and contrast your own community to another community you have
been to.

My community Other community I’ve been to

DIFFERENCES
_____________________ ___________________
_____________________ ___________________

SIMILARITIES
__________________________
__________________________

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 1. What are the things you consider in identifying the similarities and contrast in
the community?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2. What type of community do you have? Explain.

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

3. What are the advantages/disadvantages living in your type of community?

Explain your answer.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

The table below shows the differences between communities and examples.
Formal Informal
The group is created as per official The group is formed according to the
authority, to fulfill certain goals or likes, interests and attitudes of the
objectives members
The group possesses a systematic The group has a loose structure and the
hierarchical structure members join to satisfy their social needs
The position of a member defines his/her Every member is as important as any
importance in the group other member
There is a professional relationship There is a personal relationship among
among members members
The flow of communication is restricted The flow of communication stretches in
due to the chain of command all directions
Examples: Examples:
business firms co-housing bikers enthusiasts retirement
ecovillages co-operatives academic
religious recreation

Rural Urban
Population density is found to be low, Population density is higher, with more
meaning few people populate the entire diverse subgroups (ethnic, racial,
community and they tend to live far apart cultural, age, sexual orientation)
from each other
The area is situated geographically Various industries and businesses are
distant from larger urban areas found in the area

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 Each area typically specializes in a A large portion of the people live in
particular form of livelihood rented apartments or homes
Transportation is readily available,
although this may be costly
Highly developed with many buildings
and structures
Traffic and noise levels are high
Large population gives rise to close
interactions among many people, as well
as more intense political involvement
among citizens

Local Global
Characterized by close social integration Characterized by integration and
and physical proximity interaction between individuals and
groups away from each other in time or
space of both
Defined as group of people sharing the Refers to the nations of the world
same environment and conditions such considered closely connected by modern
as intent, belief, resources, preferences, telecommunication, though they are
and needs and risks economically, socially and politically
independent
May consist of business operators,
public agency staff and residents with
interactions that may include sharing of
resources, information and assistance
Commercial relationships may also be
present between local businesses and
consumers

Community Sectors are various groups or subdivisions of the larger community

divided based on characteristics such as social, political, economic, cultural and
religious beliefs.

Sector Inclusions
Health Medical and mental health professionals; pharmacists and
pharmacies; hospitals and other in-patient facilities, clinics,
non-traditional health practitioners; public health agencies and
systems
Education Public and private preschools, K-12 schools, colleges and
universities school committees, school administrators,
teachers, other educational institution employees; parents,
students, state boards of education; adult basic education
(ABE) and English as Second or Other Language (ESOL)
programs

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Law Enforcement The local and state police, the court system – judges, probation
officers, prosecutors, court-appointed defense lawyers, court-
mandated programs for offenders
Government Regional, provincial, state, local and tribal government
bureaucracies, agencies and officials, both elected and
appointed
Business From the self-employed carpenter to the multinational
corporation with a local facility
Youth Youth themselves (generally viewed as ages 18 and younger)
and those who work directly with them (youth violence
prevention and outreach programs, Big Brother/Big Sister,
Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, scouting, etc.) parents, human service,
culture and sports/recreation sectors
The Media Newspapers and magazines, radio and TV, vast array of blogs,
videos, online news and other materials available on the
Internet
Human Services Non-profit professional and volunteer organizations that
provide free or affordable services such as job training, food,
shelter, elder services, services for individuals with physical or
mental abilities, support and advocacy for immigrants, among
others
Religion Places of worship and their members, religious organizations of
all faiths, may include the hierarchy of a national church as well
Services/Fraternal The Lions, Masons, Rotary, Kiwanis and other local and
Organization national or international service organizations, college
fraternities/sororities or other local and national social clubs, as
well as veterans’ organizations and the like
Community Individuals for or against political issues, supportive of existing
Activist Volunteer institutions, oriented toward economics or more generally
Group concerned with the quality of community life

Culture Artists such as musicians, dancers, choreographers, writers,

actors and directors, designers and visual artists, as well as arts
organizations, theatres, orchestras, museums, galleries and
those who work as support staff in the arts – stagehands,
cameramen, electricians, set builders, etc; regular consumers
and supporters of the arts
Housing Both public and private non-profit housing agencies and
Development organizations that provide rent subsidies and/or affordable
housing as well as developers who build market-rate and
upscale residential and commercial properties, may include
everyone from fair housing advocates to those who own and/or
manage urban real estate worth millions of pesos
Sports and Sports clubs, town or country recreation departments, amateur
Recreation and professional athletic associations, public and private sports
and recreation facilities, gyms, coaches, personal trainers,
recreation leaders and camp directors, as well as those who
participate in these groups as athletes, spectators or supporter

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 The Environment Individual environmentalists, international, nations, and local
environmental organizations, conservation land trusts,
recreational hunters and fishermen, rock climbers and
mountaineers, wildlife biologists and botanists, ecologists,
hikers, canoers/kayakers and other outdoor people,
hydrologists, those who make a living from a pristine or carefully
– managed environment
Agriculture Confined to rural areas, may include dairy farmers,
cheesemakers, winemakers and vineyards, and food
processors and packers, includes all consumers of the food
produced

Social Space isdefined as a physical or virtual space which members of the

community visit or where they stay.

Examples:
Social center, online social media or other gathering spaces where people gather and
interact. Some are government owned such as town squares, parks and beaches.
Shopping malls are private social spaces owned and regulated regularly.

Communities are categorized into different types and have distinct characteristics
based on their areas. There are also various sectors in different communities. Every
sector plays an important role in society and focuses on the appropriate projects
related to their sector’s objectives. The members of each sector will determine ways
to address related concerns and strengthen their good programs. Different
communities can be located in certain social spaces that may be owned by
government or private owners.

Task 4: Name some of the public and private social spaces that you have been
through.

Public Social Space

Private Social Space

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Task 5: Draw your own community and cite the good side of living in it.

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 I have learned that ______________________________________.

I have realized that ________________

______________________.

I will apply ______________________________

_______________.

Test 1: True or False

_______________1. Communities may be located in either rural or urban areas.
_______________2. Urban communities have low population density.
_______________3. Communities in rural areas are geographically distant and the
people have specialized sources of income.
_______________4. There are certain aspects of local and global communities
interconnect.
_______________5. Establishments such as Jollibee that started in a local setup
may
eventually grow to have a global presence.

Test 2: Identification. Match Column A with Column B. Write the letters only.

Column A Column B
1. A community where every member is as important A. formal
as any other member. B. global
2. The flow of communication in this community is C. informal
restricted. D. local
3. Farming, a form of livelihood is an example of E. rural
this type of community. F. urban
4. It is highly developed with many structures.
5. This community may consist of residents with interactions
that may include information and assistance.

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Glossary

The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:

community sectors – are various groups or subdivisions of the larger community

divided
based on characteristics

formal community – a group that possesses a systematic hierarchical structure

global community – a community comprised of the people or nations of the world, who
closely interact through trade, social and political relations, and
modern communication

informal community – a group formed according to the likes, interests and attitudes of
its
members

local community – a community characterized by close social integration and physical

proximity

rural community – an area located outside towns and cities that are often farming or
agricultural areas

social space – a physical or virtual space that members of the community visit or stay
in

urban community – an area with a high population and involved in different industries
and businesses

Answer Key

Try This
1. d 3. a 5. a 7. a 9. b
2. c 4. d 6. b 8. c 10.
d

Do This
Answers may vary

Explore
Answers may vary

Apply What You Have Learned

Answers may vary

Reflect
Answers may vary

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Assess What You Have Learned
Test 1 Test 2
1. TRUE 1. C
2. FALSE 2. A
3. TRUE 3. E
4. TRUE 4. F
5. TRUE 5. D

References

Semorlan, Ava Ann P. Ph.D. and Semorlan, Adrian P. MPA, MHSS, Ed.D. 2018.
Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship for Senior High School. Quezon
City. C & E Publishing, Inc.

clipart images from churchtimes.co.uk, tornosnews.gr, facebook.com/dslgmis,

un.org, angelotheexplorer.com,
thebeautyofsilay.blogspot.com,facebook.com/gabrielasouthbay/

Prepared by:

RUBYLYN B. VILLANUEVA
Teacher 1
Schools Division of Silay City
Region VI

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