Chapter 5: Community Immersion

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Questions and Answers

During community immersion, what is the primary reason for students to gather basic information about the community?

To implement external programs without considering local context.
To establish a hierarchical relationship with community members.
To understand the community’s culture, practices, and lifestyle. (correct)
To identify potential business opportunities within the community.

Why is it essential for students to dress simply and act naturally when entering a community for immersion?

To easily identify themselves as outsiders.
To assert their authority as students.
To show respect and integrate seamlessly into the community. (correct)
To draw attention to their presence and initiatives.

Which of the following best describes the significance of obtaining parental or guardian waivers before students participate in community immersion?

It allows the institution to avoid responsibility for student actions.
It ensures that students can be held liable for any incidents during the immersion.
It confirms that parents or guardians are informed and consent to their children’s participation. (correct)
It is merely a procedural formality with little practical importance.

What is the MOST important reason for students to avoid regarding themselves as superior to community members during immersion?

To foster mutual respect, understanding, and collaboration. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines, what preparation is required of students before they enter a community for immersion?

Physical, mental, and spiritual preparation through information gathering. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In designing a community immersion program, what should be prioritized to ensure its effectiveness?

Compliance with intervention protocols. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the community play in the needs assessment process during community immersion?

The community is a key participant whose insights are integral to understanding and addressing their needs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of community immersion is emphasized regarding the venue selection process?

The importance of considering different steps and kinds of information available. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What broader aspect of community immersion is covered in the overview described in the text?

The process of community immersion, its importance, venue selection, and data collection methods. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Enumerating the steps involved in community immersion allows students to:

Understand and systematically approach the immersion process. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Information gathering importance

Gaining information about the community before immersion helps students prepare themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Pre-immersion info

Students should collect basic information about the community's culture, practices, and lifestyle before immersion.

Parental Waivers

Students must obtain waivers from parents or guardians, confirming they have been informed and agree to the CWTS community immersion program.

Avoid Superiority

Going into the community without thinking that they are better than other members of the said community.

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Appropriate Conduct

Dress modestly and act naturally to show respect and integrate into the community environment. Do not stand out.

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Study Notes

Chapter 5 focuses on community immersion.

Learning Objectives

Enumerate the steps involved in community immersion.
Design a community immersion program compliant with intervention protocols.
Explain the importance of the various steps in community immersion.

Overview

The chapter discusses the process of community immersion
Discusses its importance, venue selection, different steps, kinds of information, and the role of the community in the needs assessment process.
Discusses methods used in data collection

Community Immersion

Before entering the community, information gathering is essential.
Gathering information will help students prepare themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Students need waivers from parents or guardians confirming their awareness and consent for participation in the CWTS community immersion program.
Lee et al. (2006) prescribe pre-immersion guidelines.
Students should gather basic information about the community's culture, practices, and lifestyle.
Students should not consider themselves superior to community members.
Students should dress simply and act naturally when entering the community.

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