Republic of the Philippines

TOP LINK GLOBAL COLLEGE INC.

3-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAM
First Semester 2023-2024

Course Syllabus: COMMUNITY LITERACY EDUCATION W/ LTS – Information and Technology

COLLEGE VISION
To be the leading Global Education network for Transformative Learning, Literacy and Life Skills through advanced technological and high-Quality Service linking Good Deeds to Good Life.

COLLEGE MISSION
Deliver high quality services and high-quality education at any given time. Create and connect relevant global linkages for our stake holders in constantly undertaking programs for their welfare and
development. Conduct quality training for skills and competencies of faculty and employees, enabling them to participate and contribute to the community. Link and provide opportunities for
interaction with other academic and non-academic communities and related agencies to promote interdependence and mutual help in favor of the common good. Take the lead in the acquisition
and implementation of the technological resources to be adaptive to the new normal in education. Continuously strive to decrease our operational cost to provide affordable tuition.

ACADEMIC GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Exemplify and promote social and personal transformation in the light of Christian Values; Nurture and develop methods of inquiry, study, discovery and learning which are dialogic and
democratic, free and scientific, systematic and effective. Heed to ethical standards in conducting academic research; utilize results in improving school processes, local, national and global
communities; Appreciate, preserve and promote Philippine arts and culture, a national and global levels; Navigate in and sustain community involvement activities as agents of social change for
the upliftment of the poor and marginalized groups in the service of God and Country. Cultivate social consciousness and a sense of responsiveness and mindfulness of national and global issues;
and Empower people through the advanced use of technology for sustainable development.

TOP LINK GLOBAL COLLEGE PLEDGE

I am a TLGCIAN, I stand firm without ceasing,
I solemnly swear that I shall faithfully adhere,
to the ideals and noble cause, I am bound to fulfill;
I pledge commitment to carry on my duties
of exemplifying ethics in my words and in my deed;
Trustworthiness and Leadership,
Godliness and Creativity
are life-long values ingrained within me,
that I pledge to live up and forever be proud,
to be of service foremost to almighty God,
to link Good Education to Good Life,
worthy of service to my fellow mankind. So, help me God.

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 DEPARTMENT: COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL DIRECTOR: MR. ANICETO B. URETA
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT HEAD: MR. UEL MABI D. MANALON
COURSE CODE & TITLE: COMMUNITY LITERACY EDUCATION W/ LTS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE(S): NONE
NAME OF PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTINE JOY C. AGANAD

SCHEDULE & ROOM ASSIGNMENT:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is pursuant to Republic Act 9163, otherwise known as the National Service Training Act of 2001, which mandates tertiary educational institutions to
incorporate in the collegiate curriculum a program aimed at “enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and
patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components, namely Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service (LTS) and Reserved
Officers Training Course (ROTC)”. It also inculcates in the youth “patriotism, nationalism, and advance their involvement in public and civic affairs”. These will require students to
carry out projects and activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life of the community members or enhancement of facilities especially in terms of
improving health, education, safety, livelihood, environment entrepreneurship, recreation, moral, patriotism, and nationalism of the citizenry, and other social welfare services.
Literacy Training Service (LTS) is a program designed to train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and other
segments of society in need of their service (Sec. 3c).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Demonstrate understanding of the Introduction to NSTP, self-awareness and values development, concepts of leadership; application of good citizenship, drug education,
environmental protection, and national security concerns using mother tongue, Filipino and English to facilitate learning;
2. Demonstrate comprehension of suffrage and election, health, values development, youth for sustainable development and gender development by applying strategies that
develop creative and critical thinking;
3. Demonstrate understanding of the different exercises; develop knowledge, skills and values through the teaching and learning exercises
4. Demonstrate the acquisition of the sense of volunteerism or community service for community development;
4. Implement literacy and numeracy program in a community.

COURSE OUTLINE
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PRELIMINARY PERIOD

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WEEKS & NUMBER OF HOURS TOPICS COMPETENCIES / OUTCOME DETAILED ACTIVITIES

• Course Orientation The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:

• Grading System a. Memorize, write and relate the Day 1:

(VMAGP) to their course.  Short essay about the following:
• Rules and Regulations and 1. Their contribution to the achievement of the Top
School Policies b. Discuss the contribution of the Link Global College Inc. Vision and Mission;
course in the training.
• Vision, Mission, Academic 2. Application of the Core Values in promoting
Goals & Objectives, Top Link c. Evaluate how far was the NSTP projects and activities;
Global College Pledge (VMAGP) achieved based
Week 1 (VMAGP). from their experiences.
(3 hours)
Day 2
FEBRUARY 19, 2024 –
 Self-introduction in front of class.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Complete Name:
Nickname:
Age:
Address:
Expectations in the Subject:

 Memorization performance of “Top Link Global

College Inc. Pledge”

Week 2
(3 hours) UNIT I: SELF-AWARENESS AND The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - MARCH 1, VALUES DEVELOPMENT
2024 a) Describe the different aspects Day 1:
A. Self-awareness of self to fully understand  Interactive discussion about the definition of
1. Different Aspects of Self individual’s human behavior. “SELF-AWARENESS”
a. Physical Self
b. Emotional Self b) Evaluate one’s self using self-
c. Intellectual Self awareness theory. Day 2:
d. Spiritual Self  Self-Awareness Activity: Let’s Get to Know You!
Personal Information:
2. Self-Awareness Theory Favorite Things:
Things I cannot Live Without…
Your Strengths:
Your Weaknesses:

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UNIT I: SELF-AWARENESS AND ACTIVITIES:

VALUES DEVELOPMENT The students shall be able to:
Day 1:
a) Evaluate one’s self using self-  Lecture-Discussion VALUES DEVELOPMENT.
B. Values Development awareness theory.
1. Core Values  Using a “ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION”, the
a. Pagkamaka-Diyos b) Express commitment to uphold students will give their insights or ideas on the
Week 3 b. Pagkamakatao the Filipino core values in
(3 hours) Core Values being practice in the Philippines
c. Pagkamakabayan supporting NSTP activities and
MARCH 4, 2024 – MARCH 8, 2024 d. Pagkamakakalikasan in performing their roles as Day 2:
individual.
 Reflective Essay: What Does it Mean to Become
a Filipino?

SOURCE:
https://youtu.be/K7BuI5oNxIc?
si=QC_wmwdn6bpYKC_n

Week 4
(3 hours) UNIT II: APPLICATION OF GOOD The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES
MARCH 11, 2024 - MARCH 15, 2024 CITIZENSHIP IN DAILY LIFE :
a) Determine the different factors
A. Factors Determining Citizenship determining citizenship. Day 1:
1. Parents are Citizens  Interactive discussion on “FACTORS
2. Born Within a Country b) Describe how they fulfill their DETERMINING CITIZENSHIP”
3. Marriage to a citizen responsibilities as Filipino
4. Naturalization citizens.  Watch video discussion; Get Info, Art. 4:
CITIZENSHIP
B. Responsibilities of a Filipino
Citizen SOURCE:
1. Follow traffic laws. Follow the https://youtu.be/bZaTH_6of_o?si=fKHIPCw-
law. Ir5tFngE
2. Whenever you buy or pay for
anything, always ask for an Day 2:
official  Compose a Song or a Poem on the,
receipt.
“RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FILIPINO CITIZEN”
2. Do not buy smuggled goods.
Buy local, buy Filipino.
3. When you talk to others, RUBRIC: SONG
especially foreigners, speak Lyrics
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country.
4. Respect your traffic officer,
policeman and soldier.
5. Do not litter, dispose of your
garbage properly. Segregate,
Recycle, Conserve.
6. Support your Church.
7. During elections, do your
solemn duty.
9. Pay your taxes.
10. Adopt a scholar or a poor child.
11. Be a good parent. Teach your
kids to follow the law and love
our country.
UNIT III: BASIC LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
Leadership Types
1. Autocratic leadership
2. Bureaucratic leadership
Week 5 3. Charismatic leadership
(3 hours) 4. Democratic/participative
MARCH 18, 2024 - MARCH 22, 2024 leadership
5. Laissez-faire leadership
6. People-oriented leadership or
relations-oriented leadership
7. Servant leadership
8. Task-oriented leadership
9. Transactional leadership
10. Transformational Leadership
The students shall be able to:
a) Distinguish the different Day 1:
types of leadership.  Lecture-Discussion on the DIFFERENT TYPE
b) Identify a leader in the
community who manifests Day 2:
leadership characteristics  INTERVIEW:
which are worth emulating.
c) Devise a proposed action
plan on preventing the
spread of COVID-19 in their
community/barangay using
the leadership principles
and attributes of successful
leaders.
Creativity
Tempo and Melody
Organization
Relevance to the Theme
RUBRIC: POEM
Message
Technique
Originality
Grammar Usage
Word Usages
ACTIVITIES:
OF LEADERSHIP
The students will interview a person in their
community who manifests the characteristics of
a good leader (e.g. barangay official, SK official,
or other government and non-government
organizations).
Guide Questions:
1. What basic principle do you keep as a leader?
2. What leadership style do you think you have?
Please explain or elaborate.
3. What does it take to be a successful leader
like you?
5. What is your message to young people like us
to encourage and inspire us to be good leaders?
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 Week 6 LONG QUIZ LONG QUIZ
(3 hours)
MARCH 25, 2024 - MARCH 29, 2024
MIDTERM PERIOD

WEEKS & NUMBER OF

TOPICS COMPETENCIES DETAILED ACTIVITIES
HOURS
Week 7
(3 hours) UNIT III: BASIC LEADERSHIP The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
APRIL 1, 2024 - APRIL 5, 2024 TRAINING
a) Distinguish the different types Day 1:
Principles of Leadership of leadership.  Interactive Discussion on the BASIC PRINCIPLES
1. Know yourself and seek self- OF LEADERSHIP.
b) Identify a leader in the
improvement.
community who manifests  Round-robin Discussion and Recitation on the
2. Be technically proficient.
leadership characteristics lesson being discussed.
3. Seek and take responsibility
which are worth emulating.
for your actions.
4. Make sound and timely Day 2:
decisions. c) Devise a proposed action plan  SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
5. Set the example. on preventing the spread of Students will be asked to put themselves as
6. Know your people and lookout COVID-19 in their
leaders in a given situation.
for their well-being. community/barangay using
7. Keep your workers informed. the leadership principles and
attributes of successful Situation:
8. Develop a sense of 1. COVID-19 Pandemic
responsibility in your workers. leaders.
2. Natural Disaster
9. Ensure that tasks are
3. Poverty and Hunger
understood, supervised, and
accomplished 4. Violence
10. Train as a team.
11. Use the full capabilities of your They will explain how they will apply the
organization. principles of leadership and what leadership
attribute (s) they should manifest.

Attributes of Successful Leaders

1. Integrity
2. Ability to delegate
3. Communication
4. Self-awareness
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6. Learning agility
7. Influence
8. Empathy
9. Courage
10. Respect

UNIT IV: DRUG ABUSE The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
a) Differentiate prohibited from Day 1:
Kinds of Drugs non-prohibited drugs.  Multiple choice type of test on kinds of drugs,
1. Amphetamines agencies responsible for the implementation of
2. Cannabis b) Describe the effects of drug anti-drug laws and corresponding penalties for
Week 8 violation.
3. Ecstasy addiction to individual, family,
(3 hours)
4. Heroine and community.
APRIL 8, 2024 – APRIL 12, 2024 Day 2:
5. Cocaine
6. Steroids  JINGLE PRESENTATION
7. New Psychoactive Substances Students will formulate a group and will compose
8. Hallucinogens a short jingle on the topic, “Drug Awareness
9. Alcohol Among Teenagers”

RUBRIC: JINGLE
Lyrics
Presentation
Melody
Overall Effectiveness

Week 9 UNIT V: DRUG ABUSE
(3 hours) PREVENTION AND CONTROL
APRIL 15, 2023 – APRIL 19, 2024
A. Drug Addiction
1. Effects of Drug Addiction
a. Physical Effects
psychological Effects
2. Treatment for Drug
Addiction
The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
a) Determine the agencies for
the implementation of R.A. Day 1:
9165 and R.A.9344.  Poster making/infographics on drug prevention.
b) Cite the penalty for violating
RUBRIC: INFOGRAPHIC
R.A. 9165 and R.A. 9344.
Content
Graphics
c) Express commitment to avoid
Attractiveness
any forms of drug addiction.
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B. Republic Act 9165 Clarity
Comprehensive Drug Act
Day 2:
C. Republic Act 9344 Juvenile  Presentation of the Infographic in front of the
Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 class.

D. Prevention of Drug Addiction OUTLINE FOR PRESENTATION:

Title:
Elements Used:
Description:
Importance of the Message Convey:

Unit VI: PERSONALITY The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:

DEVELOPMENT
a) Define personality Day 1:
1. Definition of personality development.  Interactive discussion on PERSONALITY
Development. DEVELOPMENT.
b) Identify the Reasons why
2. Reasons why personality
development is important
personality development is  PERSONAL ANALYSIS: The student would
important. analyze themselves on the following:
3. Areas of personality that
1. Who I am?
must develop c) Identify the crucial role of 2. What are the traits that I possess?
 Communication skills students and the areas of 3. What are the traits that I have to improve?
Week 10  Trustworthiness students’ personality that must
(3 hours)  Morals develop. This activity should be done on-the-spot in front
APRIL 22, 2024 – APRIL 26, 2024  Motivation of the class.
4. Tips to develop aura or d) Cite the Tips to develop aura
Charm or charm. Day 2:
5. Observe proper grooming  Create a “Personal Development Plan”
6. Different teacher personality e) Recognize the ways how
observe proper grooming and TEMPLATE:
traits
the different teacher Objectives:
7. Professional Development
personality Obstacles:
Plan
Actions:
Criteria:
Support:
Resources:

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 Unit VIII: TEAM BUILDING
A. Definition of team and
teamwork.
B. Types of teams.
C. Stages in team building
D. Benefits of team work
E. Guidelines for effective team
membership
F. Dealing with conflict within a
team
G. Guiding principles in managing
conflict
Week 11
(3 hours)
APRIL 29, 2024 – MAY 3, 2024
Week 12
(3 hours) MIDTERM EXAMINATION
MAY 6, 2024 – MAY 10, 2024
The students shall be able to:
a) Define group and team.
b) Differentiate the types of
teams and stages in team
building.
c) Identify the benefits
d) of teamwork.
e) Point out the guidelines for
effective team membership
f) Explain how to deal with
conflict in a team.
g) Identify the guiding principles
in managing conflict
h) Recognize the steps in
building an effective team in
workplace
ACTIVITIES:
Day 1:
 Interactive Discussion thru recitation on the topic,
TEAM BUILDING.
 Create a “VIDEO VLOG” on how to have an
effective and successful team.
TEMPLATE:
Goals and Objectives of team:
Ways for a successful team:
Traits of a good leader:
Traits of a good member:
Would you rather be a leader or a member?
Day 2:
 JOURNAL ENTRY
The students will write a journal about the
following questions:
1. How can you become a successful team
player (leader or member)?
2. How will you handle your team being the
leader?
3. How will you handle your attitude as a
member if the group?
RUBRIC: JOURNAL
Creativity
Organization
Content
Grammar and Spelling
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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FINAL PERIOD

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TOPICS COMPETENCIES DETAILED ACTIVITIES
HOURS

Unit VII: LITERACY AND The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
NUMERACY
a) Define literacy and numeracy Day 1:
A. Literacy  Interactive discussion about literacy and
1. Effective Literacy Dimension of b) Explain briefly the benefits of numeracy and its related concept.
Effective Practice literacy and numeracy.
 CHARADES
The teacher will read a short story and would
B. Numeracy c) Apply literacy and numeracy skills
select word/s connected to the story and the
1. Numeracy and the Mathematics in daily life.
class will play charades about it.
Week 13 Curriculum
(3 hours) 2. Roles of Numeracy Teachers
MAY 13, 2024 – MAY 17, 2024 Day 2:
C. Benefits of Literacy and  TEACHING TECHNIQUES
Numeracy The students would choose a literacy teaching
techniques and would apply in during the class.

Examples:
Rea Aloud
Scavenger Hunt
Letter Match Game
I Spy

Unit VII: LITERACY TRAINING The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
SERVICE
a) Define Literacy Training Day 1:
A. Causes of Illiteracy Service.  Group Discussion on the causes of illiteracy in
B. Emergent Literacy the Philippines.
C. Numeracy Training Course b) Elaborate the causes of
D. Computer-Based Literacy illiteracy.  OBSERVE AND ACT ACTIVITY:
Week 14 Training Course Write Possible Causes of Illiteracy in your
(3 hours) c) Expound the importance of Community and what can you do as a student to
MAY 20, 2024 – MAY 24, 2024 numeracy training course. solve such illiteracy.

Day 2:
 Short review of the previous discussion.
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Unit VII: LITERACY TRAINING
SERVICE
A. Introducing LTS
B. Levels and Principles of
Literacy
Week 15 C. Literacy Programs and
Projects
(3 hours)
D. Teaching Methodologies /
MAY 27, 2024 – MAY 31, 2024
Strategies
E. Development of Literacy
Training
F. Evaluation of Learning in
Literacy
UNIT VIII: COMMUNITY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
 Guide in Assessing
Community Needs
Week 16  Sample Survey Instrument
(3 hours)  Action Plan
JUNE 3, 2024 – JUNE 7, 2024  Sample Action Plan
 Drills on the importance of Literacy and Numeracy
Training course through simple “blog”
The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
a) Define Literacy Training Service. Day 1:
 Interactive discussion about, LITERACY
b) Elaborate the Programs and TRAINING SERVICE.
Projects to be implement under
the Literacy Training Service.  THINK AND PLAN:
Think and plan for a possible teaching strategy
c) Evaluate the effectiveness of the that is the students wanted to implement in
Training Program accordance with Literacy Training Program
course.
Day 2:
 PLAN AND PRACTICE:
The students will execute their chosen strategy
in class and will be given an evaluation
afterwards.
The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:
a) Assess the community need in Day 1:
connection with teaching literacy  Discuss and elaborate the template to be use on
and numeracy. assessing the needed of their chosen
community.
b) Create and action plan to be
executed in the chosen  Provide a sample survey questionnaire.
community.
Day 2:
 ACTION PLAN
Title of the Program:
Target Community:
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Goals and Objectives:

UNIT VIIII: IMPLEMENTATION The students shall be able to: ACTIVITIES:

 Implementation of Literacy a) Conduct a literacy and Day 1:

and Numeracy Program in numeracy program in their  Implementation of the program in the
Week 17 the Community chosen community. community.
(3 hours)
JUNE 10, 2024 – JUNE 14, 2024 b) Emphasize the importance of Day 2:
implementing this kind of  Evaluation on the outcome or result of the
program. program.

 Narrative Report per group.

Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION FINAL EXAMINATION

(3 hours)
JUNE 17, 2024 – JUNE 21, 2024

COURSE POLICIES & GUIDELINES (EXCERPTS IN STUDENT HANDBOOK):

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

A. ATTENDANCE
B. TERM EXAMS
C. QUIZZES
D. SEAT WORK/ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS
E. BLOG SITES
F. FINAL OUTPUT
G. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION/GRADING SYSTEM:

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REFERENCES:

 De Chavez, Roberto G. (2019). National Service Training Program (NSTP) Literacy Training Service I. Books atbp Publishing Corp.
 Dela Cruz, Sonia G. et. al. (2018). National Development Via National Service Training Program (NSTP) Literacy Training Service I. Lorimar Publishing House.
 Vidal, Carmelo John E., et. al. Towards Effective and Relevant NSTP Implementation. A Research-Based Practical Guide for
 Implementers of the Non-Military Program Components of the National Service Training Program. Technological University of the Philippines, Ayala Boulevard, Ermita,
Manila. ISBN 978-971-821-164-9. 2018.


Prepared by: Reviewed & Approved by:

CHRISTINE JOY C. AGANAD MR. UEL MABI D. MANALON MR. ANICETO B. URETA
Subject Instructor Head, College Department School Director

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