NAME: SEYCHELLE ANN S.

ORCINI
REACTION PAPER NO.: 1
TITLE OF REPORT: INTRODUCTION TO COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
CHANGING WORLD
REPORTED BY: THEA BEATRIS SANTOS DEL ROSARIO

Based on the reporter’s discussion about the INTRODUCTION TO

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN CHANGING WORLD, the educational system plays a

critical role on shaping the skills, values and learning of students most especially on the

fast-transitioning workplace. I believe that the actual purpose of this, to some extent, is

to prepare the students for their upcoming future, covering all the aspects and subjects

of the Cooperative Education Program and not restricting the availability of the

resources or the social class they belong.

We undergo this Cooperative Education Program in order to get great jobs and

start successful careers that is aligned on our chosen paths. Coop Educ also enriches

young minds and opens the door to new people, places and ways of thinking compared

to a classroom-based teaching.

Overall, the topics was presented well. The presentation was well outlined and

the overview of the topics was discussed and expounded well in details.
NAME: SEYCHELLE ANN S. ORCINI
ACTIVITY NO.: 1

QUESTION 1.1: WHAT IS COOPERATIVE EDUCATION TO YOU?

Cooperative Education is a structured method of combining classroom-based

education with practical work experience. It thus provide academic credit for structured

job experience and is taking on new importance in helping young people to make the

school-to-work transition, service learning and experimental learning initiatives.

Through Cooperative Education or practicum, the interns are exposed on what really is

the scenario inside the workplace and how a certain company or agency functions.

QUESTION 1.2: HOW DOES COOPERATIVE EDUCATION FUNCTION AS AN

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?

Cooperative Education functions as internship when the time invested in each

program are brief work experience that last for about one semester and most are

completed over the summer. Many college students participate in several

internships throughout their time in school to gain experience in different positions.

Co-ops usually last for a longer duration with your responsibilities increasing as your

education progresses. The responsibilities you will be given during an internship

program can vary but often include several entry-level tasks. Regardless of the level

of responsibility you are given in an internship program, you will likely spend a good

amount of your time in the program shadowing senior-level professionals who can

teach you new things and help you develop the skills most important to their role.
QUESTION 1.3: STATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
THE PHILIPPINES.

I could say that there was a major development on the Cooperative Education in

the Philippines today compared to when I was in College. Back then, there is no

designated department that focuses on the students’ On-the-Job training. The

Class/Program adviser serves as the coordinators as well considering that there are a

bunch of students on a certain program. As a result, not all interns are properly

monitored. Interns are opt to find their own host establishment and were not assisted

on the preparation of their requirements compared today that there is already a system

that could really provide assistance on the students for them to find a company that is

really aligned on the courses they are taking. Thus, they could really focus on

enhancing their work talents and capabilities.

QUESTION 1.4: WHAT ARE SOME ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE THE

DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION?

A. THE WORK

The number one driver of the intern experience is meaningful project

work.  Human Resource managers should discuss available project work and

identify tasks interns will be responsible for.  They should provide additional

opportunities and ideas for participation, such as marketing efforts to round out

their project experience.  By the end, our goal is to ensure our interns have an

opportunity to see the impact their contributions have made on a project or duty.
 For example, by participating in a client meeting or seeing a finished client

deliverable.

B. FEEDBACK

Interns should view their time an opportunity to learn and practice new

skills, which means setting genuine expectations for their performance and

providing real-time feedback.  The host establishment’s performance

management approach is based on employee-initiated conversations, and

support interns so they can participate in the workplace’ in the same way as the

full-time employees.

C. SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

To help the interns build connections, the host establishments should

create opportunities for them to get to know each other and full-time staff in their

practice and across the firm. They shouldn’t be excluded on company’s activities

such as annual events including Volunteer Committee outings, welcome and

farewell lunches, and other office-based activities.

D. NETWORKING

In addition to meeting each other socially, interns should be allowed to

have a better understanding of the work and expertise of the firm such as lunch-

and-learn panels to share project insights and case examples.  The interns also

be given the chance to meet officials and executives so that they would be

encouraged to seek out full-time staff in their office and practice.

E. TRAINING

Formal and informal training should also be provided throughout the

practicum or internship to help advance their skills in topics including Excel and

Quality Management. Additionally, they should also have the opportunity to build

analytical skills through Tech Lab series for these resources help interns tackle

real time problems with resources at their fingertips.

F. FIRM CONNECTION

Interns will be bringing their experiences back to school to share with

others. At the end of the program, career center activities should be an expanded

investment that is supported by our hiring managers, and has met with

appreciation from interns, many return for full-time.