18 Questions
What does RA No. 9163, Section 3d emphasize in terms of student involvement?
Engaging in activities to improve various aspects of community welfare
Which of the following is NOT an objective students are expected to fulfill by the end of the semester?
Develop expertise in different dimensions of development
What is a specific task students are required to perform as part of community involvement?
Assist in the implementation of civic welfare projects
What is the primary focus of the exposure programs mentioned in the text?
Community relationship building
How are students expected to contribute to the improvement of their adopted communities?
By planning and executing viable intervention measures
What is one key aspect that students are encouraged to appreciate through community service?
Values of community service as a means of self-development
What is the main purpose of including community-based projects in student syllabi?
To instil a sense of social responsibility and cultural awareness in students
How does a community-based approach differ from other project approaches?
It involves communities actively in addressing their own issues
What skills can students gain from participating in community-based projects?
Altruism and social awareness
Why is it important for students to understand the relationship between their professional skills and their role as citizens?
To instil a sense of social responsibility early on
In a community-based project, who is primarily responsible for identifying and addressing the issues that matter?
Community members
What should be the main objective of experiences gained through community-based projects, besides improving professional skills?
To raise awareness about the realities of others
What is a key element to ensure that the design and convening of a community engagement process serve both a clearly defined purpose and the needs of the participants?
Careful planning and preparation
Which factor is essential to equitably incorporate diverse people, voices, ideas, and information to lay the groundwork for quality outcomes and democratic legitimacy?
Inclusion and demographic diversity
What promotes a culture of participation with programs and institutions that support ongoing quality community engagement?
Sustained engagement and participatory culture
Which element of community engagement encourages participants, government entities, community institutions, and others to work together for the common good?
Collaboration and shared purpose
What ensures that each participatory effort in community engagement has the real potential to make a difference, with participants being aware of this potential?
Impact and action
Why is it important to provide a public record of the organizers, sponsors, outcomes, views, and ideas expressed in a community engagement process?
To maintain transparency and trust
Study Notes
NSTP Community-based Projects
- Involves students' active participation in civic/community projects to improve the general welfare and quality of life in local communities.
- Focuses on improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morale of the citizenry.
Course Objectives
- Participate actively in teambuilding activities.
- Manifest effective leadership/fellowship skills.
- Organize community assemblies and linkages.
- Assist in implementing civic welfare projects.
- Determine community problems and concerns and plan viable intervention measures.
- Show a high level of interest in community-building tasks.
- Develop a harmonious working relationship with the community.
- Appreciate the values of community service as a means of personal development and helping others.
Key Principles of Community Engagement
- Careful planning and preparation to ensure a clear purpose and serve the needs of participants.
- Inclusion and demographic diversity to ensure quality outcomes and democratic legitimacy.
- Collaboration and shared purpose to advance the common good.
- Openness and learning to generate new options and evaluate community engagement activities.
- Transparency and trust to provide a public record of the process and outcomes.
- Impact and action to make a difference in the community.
- Sustained engagement and participatory culture to promote ongoing quality community engagement.
Community Survey
- Conduct a survey of the community based on demographics, social issues, government projects and programs, analysis, and recommendations.
Importance of Community-based Projects
- Helps students understand the relationship between their professional skills and their role as citizens within their communities.
- Instills a sense of social responsibility and cultural awareness in students.
- Challenges community members to identify and address issues that matter to them.
Skills Gained from Community-based Projects
- Altruism and social awareness to develop a sense of belonging to their communities.
- Raises awareness about the realities of others and instills inclusiveness, diversity, belonging, and respect for others.
Test your knowledge on civic/community projects and activities aimed at improving the welfare and quality of life in local communities, as outlined in RA No. 9163, Section 3d. Explore the role of students in health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and moral upliftment.
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