COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, SOLIDARITY AND CITIZENSHIP

QUARTER 1 – MODULE 4

COMMUNITY ACTION MODALITIES

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 blue print 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 modalities –
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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 .

THINGS TO REMEMBER TO GET THROUGH

To learn and benefit from this module follow the following steps:
1. Read the module title and the module introduction to get an idea of what the module covers.
Specifically, read the first two sections of this module carefully. The first section tells you what
this module is all about while the second section tells you of what you are expected to learn.
2. Never move on to the next page unless you have done what you are expected to do in the
previous page. Before you start each lesson read first the INSTRUCTIONS.
3. Work on the activities. Take note of the skills that each activity is helping you to develop.
4. Take the Post-Test after you are done with all the lessons and activities in the module.
5. Meet with your teacher. Ask him/her about any difficulty or confusion you have encountered in
this module.
6. Finally, prepare and gather all your outputs and submit them to your teacher.
7. Please write all your answers of the tests, activities, exercises, and others in your separate
activity sheet.
WHAT I KNOW
Instructions: Recall what you learned about Community Action from past lectures. Read and
answer the following questions.
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

WHAT IS IT
It is by action that we actualize our goals. Everything we know about community and how to
make it flourish, boils won 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 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.”
(Chavics, D. & Wandersman, A. 2002) This is the true image of community engagement.

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.
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 responsivity. This responsibility will honor his rights
as a citizen of the country and in the community he or she belongs.
TRIPLE VENN DIAGRAM
A D
Differences: Collective Engage-
B
ment Unity/Action
Vision for
A. Community Engagement community In Action
For
community
B. Solidarity
C. Citizenship F E
Engaged Unified
Similarities: Citizenry Citizenry
D. Community Engagement and Citizenship C
Being citizen
E. Community Engagement and Solidarity In community
F. 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 your answer sheet, answer the following questions.
1. Briefly discuss Community Action in five (5) sentences.
2.
3. Cite three (3) events wherein you were able to participate in activities in your community and
how it went. Draw a smiley emotion, after stating the event, if you enjoyed it and a sad
emotion if you did not.
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: 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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ASSESSTMENT
Instructions; Identify what is being asked in the following items.
1. What is the term associated with Community Actions?
2. What are the three (3) modalities of Community Actions?
3. State at least three (3) purposes of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964?
4. Cite at least seven (7) among the 10 Qualities of a Good Citizen.