30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a recommended data collection method for a community needs assessment?
Promoting personal interests
What should be the primary consideration when deciding whether to take photographs during a community visit?
Obtaining consent and respecting privacy
Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate attire for a community visit?
Formal business attire
If community members request to join your tutorial service, which goes beyond your project proposal, what should you do?
Politely decline and explain the limitations of your project
What is the first step in conducting a community needs assessment?
Identifying the information to be gathered
Which of the following statements best describes the importance of community immersion in promoting social responsibility among students?
It exposes students to real-world issues and challenges
What is the primary concern associated with the 'Border Style' during community immersion activities?
Trainees fail to integrate themselves into the community's daily life.
Which of the following best describes the 'Elitist Style'?
Selecting and identifying a topic to develop into a project concept.
What is the purpose of 'Project Identification'?
To design the initial concept for a potential project.
What does the term 'Project Title' refer to?
The name or label given to the project.
Which of the following best describes 'Project Duration'?
The total working time required to complete all project activities.
What is the primary purpose of 'Project Preparation'?
To gather necessary resources and data before the project starts.
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the project development cycle?
Evaluation
What is the purpose of the Identification stage?
To synthesize decisions by outsiders and interest groups to meet objectives
Which type of participation involves people being told what will happen or is taking place?
Passive participation
Which statement is TRUE about the development process?
It should be supported by local institutions with villages, primary cooperatives, religious and youth groups, and community-based and self-help associations playing a major role.
Which statement accurately describes the principle of participatory planning?
Development should be seen more as a change from the bottom-up than from the top-down.
What should a community program start with?
A few schemes to solve immediate local problems, build confidence, and earn experiences
What should you do regarding your valuable possessions during the immersion?
Keep them hidden and avoid displaying them in public places.
What should you avoid doing to prevent drawing attention to yourself during the immersion?
Being high profile and easily identifiable as a guest.
What is emphasized regarding the interactions during the immersion?
Being courteous to everyone, including vendors and officials.
What is recommended for trainees to do to prepare for the immersion tasks?
Prepare themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.
What should be done to assess the appropriateness of conducted programs and activities?
Validation and evaluation of programs and activities.
What is essential before undergoing immersion according to the text?
Preparation of a project proposal based on community needs.
Why is establishing rapport and relationships with different people in the community important?
To build trust and cooperation
What should students do to ensure the success of their community project?
Provide sustainable solutions to community problems
What is the benefit of conducting a community survey before starting a community project?
To identify community problems
What is an experimental process wherein students directly engage with the affairs of the community?
Community Immersion
Which aspect of community life is not typically experienced by students during immersion?
Political
What does it refer to when grassroots efforts are combined with government initiatives to improve the community?
Community Development
Study Notes
Community Immersion
- The hoarder's or guest status is influenced by how people perceive them, unless they fully integrate into community life.
- Trainees may limit their social circle by staying close to key informants and political players, which can hinder their immersion experience.
Project Development Cycle
- Project Identification: The process of selecting and/or identifying a topic to develop into a project concept.
- Project Conceptualization: Refers to the title of the project.
- Project Objectives: Determine what the project is supposed to achieve.
- Project Duration: The total sum of working periods required to complete all project activities and components.
- Project Preparation: Gathering necessary resources and data before the project starts.
Importance of Community Needs Assessment
- Helps to identify community problems and prioritize community needs.
- Ensures the success of a community project by providing sustainable solutions to community problems.
Community Immersion Process
- Pre-immersion: Preparing physically, mentally, and spiritually for the immersion experience.
- Immersion: A trialogue between the school, students, and community to identify terms for community service.
- Monitoring: Continuously evaluating the effectiveness of the immersion activities.
Conducting a Community Needs Assessment
- Primary Purpose: To conduct a community needs assessment.
- Data Collection Methods: Observation, interviews, surveys, and all of the above.
- First Step: Identifying the information to be gathered.
Participatory Planning
- Principles: Development should be seen as a change from the bottom-up rather than from the top-down.
- Community Program: Should be chosen based on its ability to enhance local development.
- Development Process: Must be supported by local institutions and based on confidence-building and learning rather than expertise and training.
Community Visit Etiquette
- Avoid: Wearing formal clothes, attracting community attention, and taking pictures without permission.
- Do: Respect privacy, keep valuables secure, and politely decline requests that go beyond the project proposal.
- Ideal Way to Illustrate Experiences: Capture moments where you are "in action" and working with the community.
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