NSTP 2Field Immersion

Phase

Rationale of the NSTP

Field Immersion Program

Provides opportunity for students to participatively come up with program of activities contributory to the general welfare and betterment of life in the community.

For CWTS

Be able to portray the role of para-teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youths and other members of the community.

For LTS

OBJECTIVES1. Provide students the

opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills in planning, organizing and managing rural development projects/activities within the context of the different areas of concern of CWTS and LTS components.

OBJECTIVES2. Equip students with

adequate knowledge; develop proper attitude and skills to effectively perform their roles as CWTS and LTS student facilitators.

PLANNING THE CWTS AND LTS

FIELD IMMERSION PROGRAM

1. Formation of faculty members that will supervise the students.2. Consultation meeting with the College/School’s Extension Director/Coordinator to identify potential areas for field immersion.3. Preparation of the Pre-Immersion Orientation Workshop.4. Courtesy Calls.5. Consultation Meetings at the barangay level.6. Production of needed form to be filled up by students.

Activity 1. Selection of the Immersion Site/Area

1. Presence of college/school’s extension program/project whose thrusts are environment/ecology, health and nutrition, disaster preparedness, entrepreneurship, moral welfare, recreation, functional and basic literacy.

2. Proximity of the academic institution to allow host supervision, facilitate communication and to enhance the provision of technical backstopping by faculty in-charge.

4. High degree of cooperation and interest of the community particularly its leaders for smooth participatory implementation of development activities.

5. High incidence of poverty and community disorganization for students to identify causes of the problems.

6. Peace and order situation for students’ safety.

7. Community is at the pre-critical stage of development.

Criteria in Area Selection1. The site must be a

depressed area with major of the population belonging to the sector your program wishes to organize.

Criteria in Area Selection

2. An area with about 150-250 households would be ideal for you if you are working with a partner.

Criteria in Area Selection

3. The area must not have a serious peace and order problem.

Criteria in Area Selection4. It is also best to consider your

level of commitment, as well as that of the other project staff, which could affect your personal adjustments to situation in the field.

Activity 2. Courtesy Call and Consultation Meeting with the

Community Local Official and other Recognized

Leaders

Do’s and Don’ts in Community Work

Participate in their economic activities.

Share in their household work.

Join them in their social activities.

DO’S

Avoid excessive drinking as well as courting or flirting with women and

men in the community.

Do not gamble.

DON’TS

Activity 3. Designing the Pre-Immersion

Orientation Workshop for

Student Facilitators

1. Rationale and Objectives of the Field Immersion2. Expected outputs of the Field ImmersionPresentation of “Host-Practicum” Community Profile3. Group dynamics activities and inputs onTeam Building, Integration into the Community Mobilization of the people, Value Clarification.4. Planning-Workshop to identify and schedule immersion general activitiesGrading System

Activity 4. Preparation and Reproduction of Necessary Form

for Students

Form 1A - Student’s PledgeForm 1B - Parent’s/Guardian’s

ConsentForm 1C - Students’ LocatorForm 2 - Team General Framework & Operational Plan OutlineForm 3 - Team Weekly PlanForm 4 - Team Accomplishment

Report

Form 5 - Individual DiaryForm 6 - Self and Peer

EvaluationForm 7 - Rating Sheet for

the Team General Framework and Operational Plan

Form 8 - Evaluation Criteria and Point Distribution of NSTP-LTS/CWTS Field Immersion Course Requirements

FORM 1BCONSENT OF

PARENT/GUARDIANI, _____________________, of legal age, residing at _____________________ and parent/guardian/ward of Mr. / Ms. __________________________, student of Bicol University College of Education, do hereby authorize him/her to undertake field immersion at ___________________on ________________________________.

I understand that he/she will be guided by the College Rules on Student Conduct as if he/she is in campus and also by pertinent rules and regulations of the community.

I hereby further agree to shoulder all personal and incidental expenses that may be incurred by my son/daughter in connection with this off-campus field work required for the successful completion of his/her study program.

In witness hereof, I have hereinto signed this consent this __ of _______, 2011 at ____________________________.

_________________________________________ (Signature over Printed name of Parent/Guardian)

Student Name Signature Date Present Address Tel./Cel.

No

Bicol UniversityCollege of Education

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMDaraga, Albay

FORM 1C

FORM 3

Week

No.

Date Activity Objective(s)

Strategies

Persons/

Group Involve

d

Resources

Needed

Expected

Output

TEAM WEEKLY PLAN

FORM 6SELF/PEER RATING

Activities Perfect

Score

Self Rating

Names of Peer and Rating

Preparation and

presentation of Team

Framework Plan and

Team Weekly Plan

2.0

Planning,

implementation and

evaluating activities

3.0

Leadership ability 1.0

Linkages/relationship

with partner clients,

Barangay Council,

leaders and groups

1.0

Attendance/

Participation in team’s

activities

1.0

Relationship with

peers

0.5

Preparation of

Accomplishment

Report

1.5

TOTAL 10.0

Activity 5. Mini-Training/Planning-Workshop for Field Immersion

Program

1. Team Framework and Operational Plan

The Team Framework Plan is

the general plan for immersion. It includes the following:

1. Brief Description of the NSTP Field Immersion Course2. General Situation of the AreaPracticum Goal3. Probable Areas of Involvement of the Students4. Courses of Action and Implementation Scheme5. Approaches for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Projects and/or Activities

The Team Operational Plan is detailed implementation plan arranged on a weekly basis. It includes the following: 1. Projects to be implemented2. Target3. Expected Output4. Specific Activities5. Resource Requirement6. Target Date of Implementation7. Linkages

2. Team Weekly Plan and Team Accomplishment Report

The Team Weekly Plan is a

detailed plan of daily activities to be undertaken by the immersion team. It includes the following:

1. Area of Concern2. Objectives

3. Target4. Activities

5. Date of Implementation6. Strategies to be Used

7. Persons to be Involved8. Individuals Assigned

9. Agency/Institutions Involved10. Resource Requirement

11. Expected Output for the Week

The Team Accomplishment Report refers to the daily accomplishments of

the team. It includes the following: a. Date

b. Activitiesc. Strategies

d. Problems Encounterede. Persons Involved (Team Member, Agency Staff, Community Leaders)f. Resources Needed (Within and

Outside the Community)g. Recommendations or Suggestions

3. Individual Diary of the Students

The diary is a record of daily reflections, impressions and observations. It is also a confidential report of the problems (personal, group, community) met by the students in the implementation of the planned activities.

4. Team Building

A two-day Team Building Workshop is conducted to provide the

students with the basic knowledge and understanding of the importance

of unity and harmony in collective work and develop and strengthen

teamwork. Discussions will center on the following:

a. Community OrganizingThe review session provides the students with a deeper understanding of the strategies and approaches of the community organizing. This will equip the students with additional know-how in organizing and mobilizing the

community in the implementation of the field immersion.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING is a problem-solving approach whereby the community is

empowered with the knowledge and skills to identify and prioritize its needs, and problems, harness

its resources to deal with these problems and take actions

participatively.

Your role as an organizer is to facilitate that

process and bring the people closer to their goal

of self determination.

Program Planning and DevelopmentThis topic will be discussed as a sort of review on the planning concepts, steps and

guidelines in program planning and development. Discussion will center on the steps in program planning and in the preparation of the program of work.

PROJECT PLANNING

PROJECT PLANNING involves a series of steps that determine how to achieve a particular community or organizational goals. This goal can be identified in a community plan or strategic plan.

Importance of Project Planning

1. Thinking ahead to prepare for the future.2. Clarifying goals and developing visions.3. Identifying issues that needs to be addressed.4. Choosing between options.5. Considering whether a project is possible.6. Making the best use of the resources.7. Motivating the staff and the community.8. Assigning resources and responsibilities.9. Achieving the best results.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIELD IMMERSION

A. Filling up of Required Forms

1. Student’s Pledge2. Parent’s/Guardian’s

Consent3. Students’ Locator

B. Attendance in the Planning-Workshop for NSTP-LTS/CWTS Field Immersion

C. Plan of Works

1. Team Framework and Operational Plan2. Team Weekly Plan of Activities

D. Accomplishment Reports

1. Weekly Team Accomplishment Report

2. Individual Journal/Diary

E. Field Performance

1. Attendance Sheets2. Peer and Self-Rating

3. Daily Time Record4. Photo Documentation