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NSTP 2:
Literacy Training Service (LTS 2) &
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS 2)
Community Immersion
BENNY B. DERIGE, Ph.D.
Head, NSTP

Course Code: NSTP 2

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OVERVIEW on the MODULES for NSTP 2 – CWTS & LTS
I. COURSE TITLE: NSTP 2 (COMMUNITY IMMERSION)
II. COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome!
The CWTS & LTS component or activities seeks to contribute to the
general welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or
the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morale of the citizenry. This course
is designed to train students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to
schoolchildren, out-of-school youth, and other segments of society in need of
their service.

To assist you along this line, workbooks have been developed to

support deeper understanding along identified topics important for you
as pre-service teachers. The modules are as follows:

Workbook 1. Orientation on Policies and Guidelines on Community

Immersion in the New Normal
Workbook 2. Presentation of Community- Based Project Proposal
Workbook 3. Organizing Community Immersion
Workbook 4. Implementation of Project
Workbook 5. Evaluation of conducted project
Workbook 6. Mobilize the NSTP students for DRRM Activities in
the New Normal

III. COURSE STUDY GUIDE:

This module was prepared for you, my dear student, to work on

your own. To have the best in working with this module, you are reminded to
follow these simple yet effective guidelines:

1. Manage your time well. A course study schedule is prepared for

you to help you study the modules in this course. The productive
use of your time and energy will help you a lot in finishing the
scheduled activities.
2. Focus your attention. The key element for better understanding is
having the focus on the things to be done.
3. Give your best. Always remember that success will be attained in
everything you do by giving extra effort in the things you are doing.
Giving your best also means observing Honesty in doing the
assigned tasks you are asked to do in this module. Never let
someone do the task for you or copy the work of your classmates.
4. Submit on time. Work diligently. Do not procrastinate. Remember
time is gold. Work immediately on the task at hand in order for you
to follow scheduled time for submission.
5. Be patient, Motivate yourself. Patience equates success. Always
think of the bright future ahead. And to get there, start moving now.

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6. Answer confidently. Study hard, surf the internet, read and read
and read more. The more you know, the more confident you
become.
7. Work independently. You can do it! Your future lies in your own
hands and your own decisions. So, practice working independently,
trust yourself, be independent.
8. Contact me. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me
through my number 09563629219 or the group chat created for this
class.

IV. COURSE STUDY SCHEDULE:

To keep you on track for the best use of the workbooks in this course, the study
schedule is hereby presented for you to follow:
Week Topic Learning Special Instructions
Activities
Week Workbook 1. Orientation on Read the Research more
1&2 Policies and Guidelines on workbook information or details
Community Immersion in the carefully. Follow regarding the topics. Take
New Normal the directions note of the important
carefully. points and Write in your
Week Workbook 2. Presentation of Notebook
3 to 6 Community- Based Project Answer/Perform Work on the intended
Proposal the Intended learning activity / in-text
Learning questions and submit to
Week Workbook 3. Organizing Activities your instructor. Place
7 Community Immersion answers in a Portfolio
Answer/research Work on the assignment
Week Workbook 4. Implementation /perform the then submit to your
8 to 12 of Project Assignment/ evidences of learning or
Activities portfolio in the scheduled
Week Workbook 5. Evaluation of given by your instructor.
13 to conducted project Assessment will You must have to get a
15 be done based on passing score in able to
criteria/ rubircs in pass the course
Week Workbook 6. Mobilize the checking portfolio
16-18 NSTP students for DRRM
Activities in the New Normal
Answer Answer the questions
questions asked in the workbook.
scholarly and Write your answers in
honestly. short bond papers for
compilation in your
portfolio.

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V. COURSE EVALUATION:
To pass the course, you must:
1. Submit all course requirements to include the following:
a. Workbook with answers;
b. Involvement in community immersion
c. Evaluation Activities
d. Compilation of Answers in the Portfolio
2. Pass all necessary requirements as Class Standing to wit:
a. Workbook Outputs – 30%
b. Actual Community Immersion – 30%
c. Portfolio – 30%
d. Attendance to Community Immersion – 10%
VI. HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK:
Welcome!
The WORKBOOK, “NSTP 2 (COMMUNITY IMMERSION)”, is a course which
comprises the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a future community
volunteer. Kindly refer to the FLOWCHART given in the next page for your guide on
how to use the module.

DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS

WORKBOOK. All answers to study guide,
activities, assignments, exercises and tests
should be written on a SEPARATE SHEET.

There are a number of symbols in this module to guide you as you study:

This tells you to take note of or to remember an important point.

This tells you there is an Intended Learning Activity for you to

accomplish.

This tells you there is an assignment or research activity to be

undertaken.

This tells you there is an Assessment or Self-Test.

This tells you the summary of the module.

This tells you of the study guide for you to work upon.

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FLOWCHART ON HOW TO USE THE WORKBOOK

STEP 1

Obtain WORKBOOK from your instructor

STEP 2

Study and work at the WORKBOOK at your

own (or with a group as the case may be)

STEP 3

After finishing the workbook, inform your

instructor and obtain the workbook

STEP 4
Complete the activities in the workbook
STEP 6

If you did not pass the portfolio and

other requirements, you will be
given another set of requirements

STEP 5
Give the completed portfolio to your
instructor for evaluation STEP 6

If you pass the portfolio, proceed to

the next workbook

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WHAT IS THE WORKBOOK ALL ABOUT?

This WORKBOOK is designed for you who are enrolled in NSTP 2
(COMMUNITY IMMERSION)”. This is the first of a series of WORKBOOK that will
help and assist you become A community volunteer.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the workbook
A. Orient on the VMGO and Policies and Guidelines on Community Immersion in the
New Normal
B. Present of Community- Based Project Proposal
C. Organize Community Immersion
D. Implement the Project
E. Evaluate the conducted project
J. Mobilize the NSTP students for DRRM Activities in the New Normal

WORKBOOK 1
NSTP GUIDELINES AND POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY IMMERSION
IN THE NEW NORMAL

INTRODUCTION
COVID 19 structured the so-called new normal and our only option is to embrace it
resiliently.
Due to the health protocols being implemented by the government, students and
teachers cannot go to work and perform the tasks that we are used to. This proves
that the presence of Covid-19 has impacted the teaching and learning landscape of
the world.
Currently, this pandemic is causing a lot of adjustments that needed to be
implemented. It affects not just the delivery of the lessons, but most especially our
students learning mobility. As educators in this unplanned scenario, this is even
harder learning the profile of our students- most of them belong to the marginalized
sector of our society. For this reason, giving instructions to our students becomes
more challenging and takes a lot of courage and initiatives.
The context of ISPSC students is far more different than their counter parts in the
urbanized places where everything is possible with the presence of technology. Our
students are exceptional on which the lack of modern gadgets and internet
connection hamper most of their learning opportunities. This is where the learning
from the National Service Training Program course should be maximized even if it
seems to be very challenging.

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As we all know, the Republic Act 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001 aims to promote the
role of the youth in nation-building. Further, its goal is to encourage the youth to
become civic leaders and volunteers whom could be called upon by the nation in
case their services are needed. Evidently, the teachings of NSTP course are
relevant and applicable during these times.
One of the most important lessons that our students need to internalized in the said
course is the value of volunteerism. It is very timely to extend help to the members of
the community where they belong. This is the best time to reach out and ask the
community folks about the help they need in order to survived and maximized the
opportunity during this pandemic. Livelihood trainings, DRRM training and literacy
assistance - these are just some of the many things we can offer to the people.
Truly, the situation that we are experiencing right now is the most opportune time for
those who have taken the NSTP course because this is the time they will internalize
the significance of the core values and the importance of volunteerism in the
community which contributes to the welfare of the community and in the
improvement of the economic status of people in this trying times.

NSTP PROGRAM OUTCOMES

1. Determine community problems and concerns , and plan some viable intervention
measures.
2. Analyze the needs of the target audience, and their characteristics.
3. Participate in planning, organizing, evaluating and monitoring of student in
community immersion engagement.
4. Appreciate the value of community immersion engagement as a means of
developing themselves as trainees and helping other people improve their ways of
life through the different dimensions of development done in the locality

Community Immersion Guidelines and Policies (NEW NORMAL)

These guidelines are useful to regularly evaluate and monitor the planning
and the conduct of local community Immersion engagement activities, these being
part of the NSTP Curriculum. Furthermore, this aims to maintain compliance in RA
9163 Act of 2001 observing the safety measures necessary to prevent and control
COVID-19 in the workplace as advocated by the IATF

Coverage

These Guidelines shall apply to all enrolled in NSTP 2 of ISPSC who will be
conducting Community Immersion engagement and activities undertakings in the
partner communities barangay.

Conditions to be considered prior to Community Immersion Engagement:

1. IATF declaration of the level of quarantine status in the Province/Municipality
2. IATF declaration of the level of quarantine status in the partner
communities/Barangay
3. Incidence of COVID-19 cases in the province/Municipality
4. Incidence of COVID-19 cases in the partner community/Barangay
5. Wellness status of the Implementers and Students

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INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES:
A) Pre-departure for Community Immersion Engagement:
1. The team shall meet at least 2 weeks before the intended immersion to determine
or to clarify the purpose or objective of the activity, to plan and to discuss the details
of the activity, including the assessment of the needed resources.
2. Coordination with the community leaders or any significant person in the partner
community shall take precedence before the actual community immersion
engagement. The NSTP Student Coordinator delegated in that community should be
fully aware of the recent significant events happening in the community that would
affect the plan of activities.
3. The NSTP Coordinator shall prepare and submit a letter to the Director for
approval. This letter shall contain the details of the community Immersion
engagement which may include the following: date and time of the intended activity,
purpose of the activity, the number of students and personnel who shall be involved,
materials and expenses for the activity, and more importantly, status of COVID-19 in
the partner communities.
4. The Director shall seek the approval of the VPAA prior to any community
immersion engagement activity.
5. All Implementers who shall be involved in the intended community immersion
engagement shall review the Protocols of the DOH and the Local IATF for the
Prevention and Control of COVID-19. He or She shall be required to fill up the Health
Checklist provided by the Institution on the day of the departure to the
community/Barangay.
6. The NSTP Coordinator shall prepare the necessary documents needed for the
activity, which may include Transportation and the Request for the PPEs, like face
mask and face shield, and alcohol (70% isopropyl) and other needed for community
immersion engagement.
7. Any implementers and students with flu-like symptoms and/or fever shall not be
allowed to join the team.
8. All implementers and students shall be equipped with their own PPEs. Everyone
shall wear their face masks at all times, except when eating. These face masks must
be changed after 6 hours of continuous use.
9. All Implementers and students involved in the community immersion work shall
be given a brief orientation related to the activity to be conducted, to include
reiteration of the minimum health standards set by the DOH and local protocols
which shall be strictly observed at all times:
a. Sick Implementers and students shall not be allowed he or she shall be advised to
seek medical assistance for proper assessment and treatment.
b. Physical and social distancing of at least 1 meter shall be maintained.
c. Face mask shall be worn, except when eating.
d. Sneezing or coughing etiquette shall be strictly observed.
e. Keep hands washed or sanitized, especially before leaving from campus and upon
arrival at the station.
f. Hydration shall be maintained, taking a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily.
g. Lengthy discussion in an enclosed space shall be minimized. While in Transit and
During the immersion.

B) Community Immersion Engagement

1. The Student Leader for the Community Immersion Program or the NSTP
Coordinator shall be the Person-in-Charge (PIC) of the Team from the time of

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departure to the time of arrival back to the station. All concerns related to the activity
shall be directed to the PIC. In the absence of the Chair/s, the NSTP Coordinator
shall appoint a PIC among the group of Students leaving the station.
2. The project proposal based on the needs assessment conducted during the
NSTP1 which is community-based in nature should be implemented, if changes was
made NSTP Instructor should approved the alternative plans prepared by the
students.
3. All Implementers shall strictly observe the minimum health standards stated
above.
4. Courtesy call to and consultation with the Punong Barangay and other significant
stakeholders in the community precedes conduct of a new project.
5. A written approval from the Punong Barangay shall be sought prior to conduct of
activities that shall require assembly of the community residents, taking into
consideration the IATF Protocol and Guidelines for community gatherings.
6. Activities to be conducted shall be done in an open space.
7. Participants shall be advised to wear mask at all times. Body temperature shall be
monitored upon registration and hand sanitation shall be practiced before proceeding
to the activity site and after attending the activity.
8. Gatherings shall be brief and shall not necessitate activities that would require
physical contacts, if it cannot be avoided a video presentation should be used as
alternative measures.

C) Post-Community Engagement
1. All implementers shall be dropped off at the designated area inside the station.
Unloading at other points shall be allowed on certain occasions upon the approval of
the PIC/Coordinators.
2. They shall properly dispose of their used face masks in the designated trash bin.
3. Before getting off the vehicle, the implementers/ students shall change face mask,
sanitize hand with 70% alcohol and/or immediately wash hand with soap and water
at the nearest washroom.
4. The implementers/students shall change upper garment before entering the office
assignment. He or She is strongly advised to have full head and body bath at home
before joining the rest of the family members.
5. The PIC/Coordinator shall submit an accomplishment report to the Director at
least 2 days after the actual community immersion engagement, to include how it
was conducted and how the stakeholders participated during the activity.
6. All implementers and students involved shall immediately inform the NSTP
Instructor/Coordinator/Director of any feeling of un-wellness or illness after the
community immersion engagement. He or She shall be triaged accordingly.

MONITORING
1. NSTP students will be monitored through the group chat, phone call and on-site
visit by the NSTP coordinator.
2. Student Volunteers will be evaluated using the evaluation tool of NSTP, and they
will be evaluated by the community or Barangay concerns after the completing the
project activities and required hours in the community.
3. Student Volunteers will submit a portfolio as compilation of their evidences of
accomplishments specified on the project activities.

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EVALUATING AND GRADING SYSTEM
1. NSTP students will be graded based on their project implementation and activities,
2. NSTP Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria;
30% Attendance in CIE activities, Physical Involvement in Community
Immersion Engagement, visibility, Attitude
30% Portfolio (group and individual accomplishment report, submission of
activity reports and related requirements)
40% CIE participation; Following rules and regulations, Guidelines and
Policies, Attitude towards the program activity, Participation and cooperation
in CIE project implementation, group work and NSTP, CWTS-LTS-ROTC
Supplemental activities such as workshops and other related activities

RUBRICS FOR PORTFOLIO ASSSSMENT

CRITERIA Excellent Very Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
91-100% Satisfactory 71-80% 61-70%
81-90%
Substantial Contents are Contents are Contents are Contents are
Content substantially 90% 80% 70%
(50%) adequate substantially substantially substantially
based on the adequate adequate adequate
approved based on the based on the based on the
project approved approved approved
involvement project project project
activities involvement involvement involvement
activities activities activities
Completenes All entries were 90% entries 80% of the 70% of the
s of entries able to were able to entries were entries were
(30%) exhibit/present exhibit/present able to able to
ed ed exhibit/present exhibit/present
ed ed
Neatness of Presentation is Presentation is Presentation is Presentation is
presentation above standard within the within below the
(10%) standard acceptable standard
range
Timeliness of Submitted Submitted on Submitted one Submitted two
Submission before the the given day after the days after the
(10%) deadline deadline given deadline given deadline

In view of the risks posed by the ongoing pandemic, this supplemental policy
on community immersion shall abide by existing health protocols and standards
prescribed by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management on Emerging
Infectious Diseases (IATF), Department of Health (DOH), and other health and
safety regulations implemented by the HEI’s respective local government units. In
any circumstances that face-to-face contact would be permitted by relevant

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authorities, minimum public health standards as stipulated in DOH Administrative
Order No. 2020-0015 shall be strictly observed.

In order to promote the well-being of students and guarantee quality of

their learning and exposure and ensure their safety while undergoing
community immersion, TEIs and Barangay are advised to adhere to the
requirements on Student Internship Program in the Philippines per
CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 104, series of 2017 and the
Guidelines on the Required Health Standards in Basic Education
Offices and School per DepEd Order No. 014, series of 2020.

INTENDED LEARNING ACTIVITY

To manifest understanding on the presented guidelines and policies,
create a graphic organizer and a process flow chart on the important
things you need to remember during the community immersion.

ASSESMENT:

1. What should be considered in planning community immersion?

2. Why are the needs to be considered in community immersion?

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New York:Rontledge
Philippine national Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency. 2016 Annual Report
Del Rosario, Resurreccion A. Et. al. 2010. National Service Training Program Call to
Serve. TCS Publishing House.
NSTP-IRR, RA 9163
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Labuguen, Florida C. Et.al. 2019. NSTP 2 Understanding National Service Program.
Mutya Publishing House

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