WEEK 3_Functions of Community.pptx

Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship

Competency: Analyze functions of communities in terms of structure, dynamics and processes

1. FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNITY Prepared by: Grace G. Obiedo

2. Vocabulary… Aspects of Community T hese include the structure existing in your community which includes natural environment to the institutions made by man Community G roup of people in a particular area who are interacting to one another Community Power T he capacity of the community to exercise control over activities and seek ways to employ available resources Influencer T he person with the most influence, who can lead others to achieve a goal or accomplish a certain task

3. Vocabulary… Leader The person who has the responsibility of controlling or taking charge of a particular group Leadership The process and qualities of command and decisiveness with regard to the necessary actions that ensure the welfare of the community Social Change The changes that occur in the social order of a society. These are related to nature, social institutions, social behavior or social relations, cultural, religious, economics, scientific or technological forces.

4. Understanding Community through its… DYNAMICS STRUCTURE PROCESS

5. Understanding the Community through its DYNAMICS

6. Leaders are important figures that will guide the members to carry out the plans in pursuit of the group’s objectives. The guidance of a good leader in a group ensures the coherence of plans and better implementation of programs. In the Philippines, the government provides several levels of leadership, from the president and vice-president, including other government officials at the national and in the local levels such as mayors, congressmen, and governors. They are appointed based on qualifications, attitude and most often, through the votes of the residents. …through its DYNAMICS

7. Formal Power Structure - are individuals from whose authority is based on formal rules appointed by the government. Examples: Governors Mayors Congressman President …through its DYNAMICS Informal Power Structure - also people who are appointed because of their ability to lead, direct or achieve without an official leadership title. Examples: Managers Supervisors Philanthropist Businessmen

8. Legal authoritative decision-makers Are individuals or bodies whose authority is based on formal rules and institutions. Appointed because of their intelligence, reputations, decision-making, dictation from laws and policies and connections. …through its DYNAMICS

9. EXAMPLES … The appointments made by the president of the country through his/her Powers of Appointment as stated in the constitution or with the consent of the Commission on Appointments like the heads of the executive departments, board of members and its leaders from any national government-related institutions, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, etc. …through its DYNAMICS

10. Interrelationship community leaders are with direct relation with you through familial relations, affinities or feeling of kinship, and social network, Individual Dimension of Community Organization They could be part of an institution or an association, that has a particular purpose in our community.

11. Give the power Dynamics of the following community leaders as well as their individual dimensions and a short description of the kind of work they do in the community Community Leaders, Community Builders TASK 1

12. Barangay Captain Community Leaders, Community Builders Example Formal Power Structure Interrelationship The highest elected official in a barangay, the smallest level of administrative divisions of the Philippines. He performs many official government duties and executes minor judicial power as part of Barangay Justice System, such as settling disputes between neighbors.

13. Community Leaders, Community Builders Task 1 1. Social Workers 2. Local Famers

14. Understanding the Community through its STRUCTURES

15. “No man is an island.” by: John Donnet , poet

16. The poet John Donne famously said, “No man is an island,” referring to humanity’s interconnectedness and the belief that humans are always social beings.

17. AWARENESS It is necessary in aiding the residents to reflect on ways to be positively involved in its improvement. Being aware of the structure of the community and exploring its aspects will help you understand the necessary measures that should be undertaken to serve as an active member of a community and as future leaders of the community.

18. Aspects of Community Local Politics Demographics Geography and environmental influence Beliefs and Attitudes Local economy and businesses Income Distribution Housing Educational Facilities and Programs Health and Welfare System Sources of information and public opinion Summary Assessment of Community Issues

19. Local Politics Structure of government Decision-making power and control Major issues currently in debate Population size (total number of people) Population density (ratio of people to the space they inhabit) Heterogeneity Demographics

20. Demographics Ethnic groups Names given to various parts of the community Areas known for having their own characteristics (ex: industrial area, blue collar families) Isolation from or closeness to other communities History of the area Changes and development of the area

21. Geography and environmental influence the community’s physical environment the community’s location and proximity to highways, bodies of water or mountains existence of recreational areas concerns regarding environment hazards such as pollution, power shortages, among others

22. Beliefs and Attitudes cultural values, traditions and beliefs of various segments of the population spiritual and political values of the residents available social agencies and the help they can extend perceptions of residents as part of the community.

23. Local economy and business businesses, factories and other sources of employment that characterize the community nature of business (owned by local residents or government) public assistance benefits available to residents Income distribution

24. Income distribution median income level of residents income levels and corresponding percentage of population. housing conditions population density types of housing ownership and status of houses (rental, real estate, etc ) Housing

25. Educational facilities and programs education system extent of community support existence of public and private schools adherence to intended curriculum of the Department of Education attention to special population (e.g., children with special needs) and to cultural differences. extent to which education brings out the best in the children (participation in competitions, profile of graduates, training students holistically) adequate preparation for adults to enter the labor force

26. Health and Welfare System adequate numbers of health professionals and specialists social service programs respect of service providers to the needs and values of minority populations availability of fire and police protection safety of the environment the residents’ view on public safety and justice system.

27. Sources of information and public opinion presence of TV and radio stations and newspapers which provide the people information and perspectives on current events community organizations’ capacity to update residents on important information the capacity of the sources of information to enhance the residents’ skills to promote positive change the presence of community leaders who speak for various marginalized subgroups.

28. Summary Assessment of Community Issues overall assessment of community’s functioning dealing with social problems (youth gangs, poverty, abuse) gaps in social, health care, and other community and educational services

29. Understanding the Community through its PROCESS

30. “A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.” -John C. Maxwell Leader is an important figure in the community.

31. Important characteristic a leader must possess Effective Communication Development of Social Capital Building Community Engagement Collaboration

32. Effective Communication an open communication is highly recommended for leaders and their constituents. There should be free access to important information concerning social issues and public matters. Development of Social Capital Building developing a resilient capital is among the most important contributors to successful community leadership.

33. Community Engagement it is important to encourage young leaders to participate so that they are ready to take over when the time comes. Collaboration leaders should learn to “build bridges” and develop networks among community leaders within the diverse fields.

34. Community Power is the capacity of the community to exercise control over activities and seek ways to employ available resources to establish a stronger and successful community.

35. Assigned Task Conduct an interview with the people in your community using face-to-face interview or social media applications e.g. facebook , twitter or thru text on the status of your community. Identify atleast two (2) aspects of community, the community leaders who are working in line with the resources available from the said aspects and their initiatives in using the said aspects to eliminate problems.

36. Aspect of Community Community Leaders Programs Implemented / Initiatives of Community Leaders