PU T T IN G T HE

C O M M U N IT Y U P F R O N T
 People 12 Identity 4

Place 8

Neighborhood 6

Norms 5

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Community is a social unit that has something
common such as norms, religion, values or
identity.
 Identifies the strength 20 For development 8

Determine the resources available 18

Provides framework for solution 16

Build support for families 12

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A community needs assessment identifies the
strengths and resources available in the community
to meet the needs of children, youth, and families.
The assessment focuses on the capabilities of the
community, including its citizens, agencies, and
organizations. It provides a framework for
developing and identifying services and solutions
and building communities that support and nurture
children and families.
Questionnaire
•List planned related questions
•Indicating the response to each question
•Used sparingly in underdeveloped
communities
Interview
• data gatherer asks questions verbally in
a face-to-face relationship
What is the advantage of interview over
the questionnaire?
One is likely to draw certain types of
confidential information which might not
be possible through the use of
questionnaire (Aquino 56).
Ocular Inspection/Observation
•mainly using senses
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

1. The interviewer must create an atmosphere that will

put the respondent at ease. Thus, he must therefore
build rapport with the interviewee.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

2. He should briefly state purpose of the interview but

must avoid giving too much information about the
study.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

3. He should asks questions in such a way as to obtain

valid responses and record these responses
accurately and completely.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

4. He should keep the respondent’s attention focused

on the topic/task.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

5. He should refrain from expressing approval,

surprise, and shock at any of the respondent’s
answers.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

6. He should word and present questions in the same

order for all respondents.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

7. He should be careful not to suggest or give hints

about possible responses.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

8. On Open-ended questions, the interviewer should

record verbatim the respondent’s exact words while
the latter is responding.
TIPS IN CONDUCTING PERSONAL INTERVIEW

9. On ending the interview, the interviewer should

thank the respondent for his cooperation.