PSYCHOLOGY ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING

A NARRATIVE REPORT

Presented to

RODERICK B. VALDEZ
OJT Coordinator

College of Arts and Sciences

ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
Echague, Isabela

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements of the Course
ELECTIVE 4

By:

ALAINE DANICA I. DIMAANDAL

JULY 2019
 Republic of the Philippines
ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY
Echague, Isabela

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

APPROVAL SHEET

The Narrative Report attached hereto titled, “PSYCHOLOGY ON-THE-JOB

TRAINING”, prepared and submitted by ALAINE DANICA I. DIMAANDAL, in
partial fulfilment of the requirements in Elective 4 for the degree BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY, is hereby endorsed.

RODERICK B. VALDEZ
OJT Coordinator

Accepted as partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree BACHELOR

OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY.

Recommending Approval:

MA. VICTORIA T. JUAN, Ph.D.

Chairman, Social Sciences Dept.

Approved:

HELENA B. FLORENDO, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Recorded:

ELLAINE BERNADETTE P. BURGOS

College Secretary
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This work would not have been possible without the help of people who assisted

her in turning her dreams into reality. She, then, takes this opportunity to thank the

following:

The Heavenly Father, who is always there to guide and lead her to the right way,

for giving courage and determination so she could live a life despite of all the trials

problems, for the love and all the things He continuously showers the student-trainee and

her family.

Prof. Roderick B. Valdez, On-The-Job coordinator, for his unending support and

for giving the author the opportunity to be a part of trainees.

The entire management of the Department of Social Welfare and Development

(DSWD) under the supervision of Mrs. Marilyn S. Calibuso, RSW, City Social Welfare
and Development Officer of Balay Namnama Youth Home for Boys, for the time and
effort they spent in providing “hands-on” experience to apply the theories, knowledge
and skills the trainee learned in the academe;
Mrs. Jesusa Balmaceda, the Guidance Counselor of School of Saint Joseph the
Worker (Formerly Lyceum of Echague), together with Mrs. Mari-len A. Paynor,
Assistant Guidance Counselor for their unending guidance and giving the author a
warmest welcome throughout the duration of her training in the school which led to a
productive learning experience.
Her beloved parents Allan N. Dimaandal and Emily I. Dimaandal, to her

siblings, Christopher I. Asis and Rowena Grace I. Asis and to her nephew, Prince

John Frias for their undying support, for their sacrifices so they could send her to school

and also for their encouragement and love.

The Trainee
 DEDICATION

Despite of the many efforts, trials and hardships exerted during my training, I
would like to dedicate all my accomplishments and success to our Almighty God for His
many blessings showered upon me, to my loving family for their moral and financial
supports, to the entire management of Balay Namnama Home Youth for Boys and
School of Saint Joseph The Worker, for giving me the chance to share and dedicate my
knowledge and ideas I learned in school, Isabela State University as my very foundation
in molding my abilities, skills and knowledge in relation to school and clinical works, to
my boyfriend who is always there to give me their comforting words and advises to work
hard and be better. Thank you for everything!
The Author
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE…………………………………………………………………………. i

APPROVAL SHEET………………………………………………………………… ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…………………………………………………………… iii

DEDICATION………………………………………………………………………... v

TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………………………………….. vi

CHAPTER

I. THE TRAINING PROGRAM

a. Introduction ........................................................................................ 1

b. Importance of the Training ………………..…………………...…… 1

c. Objectives of the Training………...………………………..……….. 2

d. Time and Place of the Training ………………………...………….. 2

e. Strategy and Limitation of the Training ………………………...…. 3

II. BRIEF HISTORY, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND

OPERATIONAL ASPECTS

A. SCHOOL SETTING

1. Brief History ….…………………………………………...…... 4

2. Organizational Structure …………………………...………….. 6

3. Operational Aspects …………………………………….………...6

B. CLINICAL SETTING

1. Historical Background ………………………………………... 8

2. Organizational Structure……………...………………………… 10
 3. Operational Aspects…………………………...………………... 11

III. SUMMARY, COMCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

a. Summary ………………………………………………………. 13

b. Conclusion …………………………………………………….. 13

c. Recommendation ……………………………………………… 14

APPENDICES

A. School Setting
a. Endorsement
b. Curriculum Vitae
c. Memorandum
d. Consent of Parents/Guardian
e. Student Pledge
f. Evaluation Form
g. Daily Time Record
h. Certificate of Completion
i. Pictorials

B. Clinical Setting
a. Endorsement
b. Curriculum Vitae
c. Memorandum
d. Consent of Parents/Guardian
e. Student Pledge
f. Evaluation Form
g. Daily Time Record
h. Certificate of Completion
i. Pictorials
 CHAPTER I

THE TRAINING PROGRAM

A. Introduction

One of the requirements for graduating students taking up Bachelor of Science in

Psychology is to undergo On-the-Job Training. This training is a way of enhancing the

knowledge and skills learned in school in relation to the actual world of work. In other

words, it is a systematic process of development through exposure to the actual working

situations. The student undergoes On-the-Job Training to follow strictly the established

rules and regulations, policies as well as the standard operating procedures under the

direct supervision of the cooperating agency or institution.

On-the-Job Training is a vehicle by which students develop their ability to integrate

theoretical knowledge into the realities of life. It also provides experience on important

matters pertaining to their field of specialization. As such, the students mature and pose

wholesome personality, and professional confidence.

This training also helps to broaden their horizon and to build a career experience

while working with experts. It is a very important factor in enhancing knowledge because

it provides experience and good insights on what to do after finishing the chosen degree.

B. Importance of the Training

The OJT prods the students to excel in their chosen field. The 150 hours of training in

each setting provide opportunities in preparation for their future.

 The different theoretical approaches acquired by the students in school are tested in

the real world of work. Therefore, it helps the student realize the meaning of training and

development.

C. Objectives of the Training

The main objectives of the On-the-Job Training are to develop and enhance students’

ability and to integrate theoretical knowledge of psychology in the real world of work.

Specifically, it sought to:

1. Clinical Setting

a. Provide opportunities for the application of psychological principles;

b. Provide and infuse professional confidence among the student-trainee; and

c. Augment her knowledge in engaging herself into field works.

2. School Setting

a. Develop and instill a positive attitude, self-confidence and self-motivation

require of the responsible professional in handling task;

b. Develop self-confidence and self-motivation.

D. Time and Place of the Training

The On-The-Job Training was conducted into two settings; the school setting and

clinical setting. To meet the goals and objectives of the training, the trainees were

required to accomplish the one hundred fifty (150) hours of training each setting or a total

of three hundred (300) hours of training.

The training in the school setting was conducted at School of Saint Joseph the

Worker (Formerly Lyceum of Echague). The training started on June 17, 2019 and ended
on July 15, 2019. The schedule was from 8:00 o’clock in the morning until 12:00 noon

and from 1:00 to 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, from Monday to Friday.

The training in the clinical setting was at Balay Namnama Youth Home for Boys

in Santiago City, Isabela. The training started on July 17, 2019 and ended on August 5,

2019. The schedule of work was from 8:00 o’clock in the morning until 12:00 noon and

from 1:00 in the afternoon until 5:00 pm, from Monday until Saturday.

E. Strategy and Limitation of the Training

The On-the-Job Training is a part of the academic program of College of Arts and

Sciences for graduating student as part of the course and for them, to acquire productive

experience.

Prior to the start of the training, the following pertinent documents were prepared and

submitted: Memorandum of Agreement, Parents/Guardian’s Consent, Student’s Pledge

and Affidavit of Consent duly signed and notarized.

The trainee was required to fill up the Daily Time Record (DTR) and to be signed by

her respective supervisor at the end of her training. The trainees have to be punctual in

attendance and accurate in performing the tasks assigned to them. The tasks were limited

to what their supervisors assigned them to do in order to avoid mistakes.

 CHAPTER II

BRIEF HISTORY, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND OPERATIONAL

ASPECT

A. Clinical Setting

BALAY NAMNAMA
(Youth Home for Boys)

I. Historical Background

Sometime in 2007, a concerned businessman in the person of Mr. Rolando

Alejandro noticed some male minors hanging near his business establishment at Dubinan

East, Santiago City. These minors were observed to be very untidy and somehow

unhealthy. Mr. Alejandro was also able to confirm that these minors were engaged into

solvent sniffing and theft cases. He reported the said concern to the Brgy. Captain of that

community who was then Mr. Ernesto C. Cabanlong. The said Brgy. Captain

immediately informed the City Social Welfare and Development Office for proper

intervention. The CSWD then planned for these minors to be organized in order for them

to be able to spend their time productively. As a point of entry, the minors were provided

grocery packs from Mr. Alejandro. A series of group dynamics activities were also

conducted during Sundays at Dubinan East Brgy. Hall which were facilitated by a

Social Worker from the CSWD office. Free snacks were also provided by Mr. Alejandro.

The activity lasted for 6 months.

It was observed that despite the activities conducted, there were no remarkable

changes regarding the behavior of the minors. They continued stealing from the houses

and establishments as well as killing of dogs in the streets. During night time, stolen
stuffs were all being sold to junkshops and private individuals. They also continued

sniffing solvents and were eventually dependent on it.

Upon being informed of this concern and the initial effort conducted by the

CSWD Office, the City Mayor Amelita S. Navarro ordered the renovation of an old

building owned by the City Government at Brgy. Balintocatoc to serve as a Youth Home

for these minors. On August 21, 2008, the Youth Home was formally opened and it was

called Balay Namnama (House of Hope). There was an initial admission of nine (9)

minors.

Mission

To effectively implement preventive, curative and developmental social welfare services

that will enhance and strengthen the coping capacities of children in conflict with the law.

Vision

A society where the youth are empowered in community participation and social

development.
 2. Organizational Chart

BALAY NAMNAMA
(Youth Home for Boys)

Engr. Joseph Salvador Tan

City Mayor

Marilyn S. Calibuso, RSW

City Social Welfare & Development Officer

Johanna Mercy C. Gabriel Genaro M. Manalo, M.D.

Psychologist Visiting Physician

Eufemia M. Sadangsal, RSW

CenterHead

Gerald C. Casco, RSW Arlene T. Corpuz

Social Worker-Case Manager Social Worker-Case Manager

Rolando Escuadro Marriane S. Gonzales Leonida Tadena

Driver Liaison Officer House Parent/ Cook

Department of Public Jannelyn V. Reyes Rosendo P. Calpito

Order and Safety (DPOS) Clerk House Parent
Guard
3. Operational Aspects

CLINICAL SETTING (July 17, 2019 to August 5, 2019)

July 17, 2019, the trainee was oriented by Mr. Gerald C. Casco regarding the dos’

and don’ts or the policies to be followed by the trainee in the center during the duration

of the training and some information about the clients.

On the first week of the training, the trainee was asked to introduce herself to the

clients by their team leader Ryan Dave Esteban, the clients also introduced themselves.

As part of the action plan of the trainee, the trainee must gain the trust of their clients or

must establish a good relationship between the trainee and the client. The trainee together

with her co-trainees prepared activities that correspond to their action plan. The activities

conducted during the first week by the trainees were Dance Therapy (Zumba),

Introductory Games namely; Four Corners and 2 Truths and a Tale, Group Dynamics

such as Hep-Hep Hooray and Paper Dance, and Individual Counseling. On the first day

of the training, the trainee felt nervous but as the time passed by, she felt relieved because

what she thought about the clients is wrong.

On the second to third week of the training, the trainee together with her co-

trainee also conducted activities such as Dance Therapy (Zumba), Individual Counseling,

Group Dynamics such as Trip to Jerusalem and Pinoy Henyo, and Film Viewing. The

trainee introduced the procedures, the do’s and don’ts of the activities and the groupings

for each team before conducting the said activities. During the Art Therapy, the clients
shared their thoughts regarding to their work. As a result, the clients’ socialization

strengthened their relationships with their co-CICL (Children in Conflict with the La

On the third week of the training, the trainee together with her co-trainees

administered the other themes of Art Therapy per session. First, there must draw the said

theme and second, they must explain after they drew it. After the session, the clients will

undergo individual counseling. The trainee also conducted group dynamics activity such

as Rush Hour and Stop Dance. After the activities, the clients and the trainee shared their

thoughts or feelings about the game. Also, Pastor Sonny Siblag held a spiritual activity

which was a big help for us together with the clients to remember the words of God

always.

On the last week of the training, the trainees prepared their culminating activity.

The trainee, her co-trainees and the clients started to practice their dance. The trainees

also prepared invitation cards, tarpaulin and other materials needed on the day of the

culminating activity.

General Insights of the Trainee

During her stay at Balay Namnama Home for Youth Boys, the trainee learned a

lot of things not only related to her degree but also the things that mold her as a person.

The trainee also learned to adjust and to be with other companions. It is very touching

that the social worker case manager and the house parents gave the trainee and her co-

trainee a warm welcome and gave them the opportunity to be part of the Balay Namnama

history. Even in a short period of time, the trainee appreciated the laughter, pieces of

advice and the moments she shared together with the clients and the staff of Balay

Namnama.
B. School Setting

SCHOOL OF SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER

1. Brief History of the School

The Lyceum of Echague, now School of Saint Joseph the Worker (SSJW) will be

eternally grateful to most Rev. Teodulfo S. Domingo, DD. Archbishop of Tuguegarao

(Ret.), Rt. Rev. Msgr. Domingo P. Mallo. V.g. (deceased) of the Archdiocese of

Tuguegarao and also to Dr. Domingo M. Babaran (deceased) of Echague, Isabela because

without them this institution would have never existed.

It was a time assignment for Rev. Fr. Francisco C. Martinez of Gamu, Isabela to come to

the parish of Saint Joseph the Worker, Echague, Isabela to serve the people for the good

of their souls. Seeing the necessity of putting up a school to train future Christian

Leaders, he was helped by the three persons mentioned above in preparing all the

requirements needed to operate a school.

Out to prove that he was not just a desk pastor; the parish bristled with activities most

especially in the construction of the school building and others.

He was feeling his way around just like any neophyte, and he seemed to learn to love his

new assignment and the people he was working with.

The Lyceum of Echague, formerly the Legarda Memorial Institute was in its first

operation in 1959. In no time Rev. Fr. Francisco C. Martinez learned the mechanics of

school administration and anchored the school on solid financial mooring with a small-
scale faculty development. That, of course, didn’t detract from his main thrust which was

his apostolate in the barrios.

The school carried the name of Lyceum of Echague for thirty-two years and it was only

in 1991 when the name of the school was changed to School of Saint Joseph the Worker

in honor of the Patron Saint of Echague.

Fr. Martinez has been known to be the founder of the school and rector for 10 years. As

rector he was always been a hardworking, simple, affectionate and loves working for

God’s lowly people in barrios.

During the fifteen year of existence, the SSJW (LOE) was operated purely by lay

teachers and administrators, but because of the desire to propagate a stronger and more

firm Christian Education, the late Rev. Fr. Francisco C. Martinez, the founder and

spiritual director invited some of the Franciscan Apostolic Sisters through the approval of

the founder, the late Rev. Fr. Gerry Filippetto, OFM, a missionary priest. The Franciscan

Apostolic Sisters took over the reign of the school from 1974 to date.

The coming of the Franciscan Apostolic Sisters under the very able and energetic

direction of Rev. Sr. Mary Bontogon, FAS gave an impetus to its enrolment and from

then, there was a yearly increase of population up to date.

Hereunder were the administrators who served the school. They are the following:

1959- 1965 Ms. Salvacion Quinagoran

1965- 1966 Ms. Lourdes Estacio

1966- 1970 Mr. Simplicio Hernal

1970-1974 Ms. Alejandro Salvador

1974- 1976 Rev. Sr. Mary Bontogon, FAS

1976- 1989 Rev. Sr. Rufina Sobreviga, FAS

1989- 1990 Rev. Sr. Susan Turingan, FAS

1990- 1991 Rev. Agnes Infante, FAS

1991- 1995 Rev. Sr. Lolita M. Loseno, FAS

1995- 2001 Rev. Adele M. Pabon, FAS

2001- 2003 Rev. Sr. Caridad C. Galam, FAS

2003- 2007 Rev. Sr. Lolita M. Loseno, FAS

2007- 2010 Rev. Sr. Elaine L. Bael, FAS

2010 to present Mrs. Teresita N. Pagador, MAED

Vision

The school of Saint Joseph the Worker, a Catholic School, envision itself as an

evangelizing arm of the local church and to be a transformed community that is maka-

Diyos, maka-tao, maka-bayan, maka-buhay and maka-kalikasan.

Mission

The School of Saint Joseph the Worker therefore is committed:

• To provide quality education, integrating gospel and Filipino cultural

values, responsive and relevant to the needs of the time.

• To promote an atmosphere that encourages individual formation to

Christian Community Living.

 • To reach out to people, enriching faith-life experiences needed in building

a just and humane society.

• To promote integrity of creation.

Institutional Objectives

1. Acquire new knowledge and skills required in the practice of their profession.

2. To provide holistic education based on the national development goals of

Department of Education and the Gospel Values and teaching of the Church that

leads to the developments of students’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional,

moral and spiritual attributes.

3. To provide life-oriented curricular and co-curricular programs which give

emphasis on Earth literacy, gender sensitivity, justice and peace and political

education.

4. To develop students to become responsible and committed members and leaders

of Christian community.

5. To raise students’ level of awareness and appreciation of Filipino cultural

traditions.

6. Apply basic principles of guidance and counselling in the school setting.

7. Enhance the student-trainees’ ability to conduct and process group dynamics.

3. Organizational Structure
 4. Operational Aspect

SCHOOL SETTING (June 17, 2019- July15, 2019)

School of Saint Joseph the Worker

The training in school setting was conducted at the Guidance Office of School of St.

Joseph the worker, under the supervision of Ms. Jesusa B. Balmaceda, the Guidance

Counselor of SSJW together with Mrs. Mar-Len A. Paynor, Assistant Guidance

Counselor. The training started on June 17, 2019 and ended on July 15, 2019. On the

first week of training, the Guidance Counselor oriented the student-trainee regarding the

existing policies, rules and regulations of the school. The following days, the student

trainee was assigned to follow up the students’ profiles.

After a week, the student-trainee was asked to redecorate bulletin boards. The

student-trainee redecorated a total of 3 bulletin boards. On the 3rd week, the student-

trainee started to counsel students. The trainee also performed counseling to students who

have cases of tardiness and bullying. After counseling sessions, the student-trainee also

thought student in the library. These were usually the students with poor performances in

their own respective classes.

On the last week, the student-trainee started to conduct module 1 of the guidance

program in which the students were tasked to create their self-portrait bag and dream

collage and assigned be a proctor to one class. The student-trainee also distributed school

ID’S.
 General Insights of the Trainee

The trainee experienced how to deal with other people and to become a guidance

counselor. The trainee learned a lot in this training, she realized that self-confidence is

very important in every individual, and being a school counselor is not an easy job. It

needs not only theoretical knowledge but also a lot of patience, virtues and self-

discipline.

Chapter III

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION and RECOMMENDATION

A. SUMMARY

The On-the-Job Training which the trainee underwent gave her the experience

needed for future employment. With the new experiences she had been through during

the OJT, the trainee is now equipped to face the reality.

The trainee rendered one hundred fifty (150) hours in each setting for total of

three hundred (300) hours. The school setting was done at School of Saint Joseph the

Worker (Formerly Lyceum of Echague) in Cabugao, Echague, Isabela while the clinical

setting was done at Balay Namnama Home for Youth Boys in Balintocatoc, Santiago

City, Isabela.

At Balay Namnama Home for Youth Boys, the trainee experienced to do tasks

such as conducting group dynamic activities, and counseling. On the other hand, in the

training at School of Saint Joseph the Worker ( Formerly Lyceum of Echague), the

trainee conducted profiling, counseling and tutorials for the students.

B. CONCLUSION
 As part of the curriculum, the On-the-Job Training at the said setting has been very

interesting for the students to perform for their preparation to face the real world of work.

The training really helped the students to perform well on their future employment. The

trainee learned a lot of things from the duties and responsibilities to the techniques and

skills that her mentors taught her.

C. RECOMMENDATION

Among the experiences of the student- trainee, the following are

recommended:

1. For the Training Program:

a. The number of hours for OJT should be extended.

b. The OJT should be scheduled at the first semester for the graduating

students.

2. For the Cooperating Agencies:

a. School Setting

 The Guidance Office should have a separate room for counseling where it is

well-ventilated.

 The Guidance Office should place a reminders like “Keep silent, counseling

is on-going”

c. Clinical Setting

 The center must have at least one psychologist resident.

Appendices
 School Setting
1ST WEEK: PROFILING

2ND WEEK: 3REDESIGNING

RD-4TH OF BULLETIN&
WEEK: COUNSELLING BOARDS
TUTORIALS
3RD-4TH WEEK: GROUP DYNAMICS & PROCTORING
JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITY FOR SELF-AWARENESS
 PROGRAMS HELD

FAREWELL PICTURES
1ST GPTCA ASSEMBLY
60TH MASS
& ESCINDUCTION &
ORIENTATION
TURN-OVER CEREMONY
 ART THERAPY & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Clinical Setting
1st-3RD WEEK: ORIENTATION, INTRODUCTION, &
ACTIVITIES

GROUP DYNAMICS

1ST DAY- ORIENTATION

1ST DAY- INTRODUCTORY GAMES

FAREWELL PARTY

SCHOOL SETTING’S FILES

CLINICAL SETTING’S FILES