Community immersion Flashcards
A practicum based elements where lessons learned and
acquired in NSTP 1 are applied.
Community Immersion
Is one important requirement of National Service Training
Program (NSTP) prescribed to students, male or female
alike in private of public higher education institutions and technical vocational schools.
Community Immersion
According to (insert answer) a community development specialist community is a
collective of people with similar interests and
goals whether living in the same geographic
locality or not.
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is defined
in the purview of group
of persons living in the
same geographical
location like a certain
village, town, district,
area or territory.
Geographical
Community
is defined as the aggregate of people though not necessarily based on living in the same geographical location.
Functional community
Elements of Community
1) Demographics
2) History
3) Culture
4) Economy
5) Structures
includes population distribution and
density
Demographics
events of the past contributed to the
development of the community.
History
ways of living of the people
Culture
income level and occupation of people.
Economy
Physical, political and social structures in the
community.
Structures
Is an essential strategy in community organizing work that entails understanding of the different community concerns, process,
dynamics and life style through exposure and engaging in different
activities.
Community Immersion
Forms of Integration in Community Immersion
- Home Visits
- Living with selected families preferably with key
informants. - Informal discussions with individuals group.
- Sharing in household and community activities.
- Attendance in social gatherings
- Assistance in production work
Example of Community Partners
- Parents
- The Youth (in-school or out of school)
- Differently-abled constituents
- Professionals
- Members of people’s organization
Personal Gains for Students in Community
Immersion
1) Opportunity for students to comprehend people’s
live.
2) Gain social acceptance derived from community
relations.
3))Enhance experience in conducting surveys and
researches.
4) Establish rapport and relationships with
different people.
5) Develop their conscientization ability.
6) Acquire first-hand experiences in dealing with
community works.
7) Chance to learn life skills.
The Do’s and Don’ts in
Community Immersion
(BEFORE)
1) Familiarize yourself with the basic information
and theories regarding community life.
2) Secure a waiver from the NSTP office if needed.
3) Always inform your faculty in charge of your
designation, time table and plan of action.
4) Be armed with the background information about the area of immersion
5) Pay courtesy call to community leaders, whether
formal of informal.
6) Secure documents pertinent to your stay in the
community.
7) Be ready with personal provisions.
The Do’s and Don’ts in
Community Immersion
(DURING)
1) Be courteous to everyone.
2) Act properly and discreetly.
3) Wear proper school uniforms or NSTP uniform and identification cards.
4) Keep your valuables secured.
5) Always document your visit.
6) Always ask permission from concerned people when
you have to take photos.
The Do’s and Don’ts in
Community Immersion
(AFTER)
1) Validate and evaluate the programs and activities
conducted .
2) Submit final documentation outputs to the NSTP Office for records purposes.
