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Community 1.3

The document discusses community dynamics, including power relations, leadership, and social change, emphasizing the importance of collective actions to address community needs. It highlights various career options in applied social sciences, such as guidance counselors, social workers, and media personnel, and their roles in empowering communities. Additionally, it encourages reflection on community leaders and their effectiveness in fostering positive change.

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Community 1.3

The document discusses community dynamics, including power relations, leadership, and social change, emphasizing the importance of collective actions to address community needs. It highlights various career options in applied social sciences, such as guidance counselors, social workers, and media personnel, and their roles in empowering communities. Additionally, it encourages reflection on community leaders and their effectiveness in fostering positive change.

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Lesson 1.

Community
Dynamics and
Actions
Have you
been
observing
changes in
your own
community?
In our
modern
world today,
do you think
the lives of
everyone
have
improved?
Do you
think it is
possible
that every
member
will
progress?
Professionals in Action
You will be divided
into seven groups.
Each group will be
given a photo of a
professional in the
field of applied
social sciences.
Professionals in Action

1. Use the following questions as guide


in your discussion:
a. What do you think is the
profession of the person in
your photo?
b. What made you say he or she
belongs in that profession?
Professionals in Action

[Link] do you think is he or


she doing in the photo?
[Link] what ways do you think his
or her profession helps the
community?
Community Dynamics

The term
dynamics refer to
a pattern or
process of change,
or growth, or
Community Dynamics

The critical approaches in


exploring community dynamics
and its processes focus on:
● Community power
relations
● Leadership
● Social change
Community Power Relations
This is the
community’s capacity
to have control of
their own activities
and resources, and
their ability to
exercise decision-
Leadership

In a community, its
leaders must be
able to lead the
members in
carrying out their
shared objectives.
Social Change
This can be
characterized by
alterations of
cultural attitudes,
values, behavior,
or social
Community Actions
These are
collective
activities done by
members of a
community that
aim to address
the needs of its
Community Engagement
This is the process of
working
collaboratively with a
community through
volunteering and
civic involvement.
Solidarity

The sense of
responsibility
and
accountability
to one’s
Citizenship

Membership and
fulfillment of
duties to one’s
own community
Career Options in Applied Social Sciences

Applied Social Sciences

They aim to address


different social issues in a
progressive way that fits the
present-day society.
Career Options in Applied Social Sciences

Guidance Counselors

By applying psychological
principles and
communication skills, they
encourage and strengthen
individuals to overcome
challenges and reach their
fullest potential.
Career Options in Applied Social Sciences

Social workers

They organize communities


and promote empowerment
and liberation of people,
especially those who are
oppressed or marginalized.
Career Options in Applied Social Sciences

Communicators, Journalists,
and Media Personnel

They provide access to


accurate, reliable, fair, and
relevant information that benefit
all communities. They also
protect and practice freedom of
expression.
Assess your own community
leaders.

Discuss whether they possess


the characteristics of a good
leader.

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