NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Module 1; Activity 1
Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1 Date: March 2, 2023

Activity 1: DEFINE ME!

Directions: Give the meaning of the following terms or phrases according to your point of view.

1. Community

In my perspective, a community could be a town, city, hamlet, or other locality with a

formal government whose citizens are of a same ethnicity or cultural background. It may also
refer to a social group whose members share a common interest, such as a love of a certain
country, region, culture, or legacy. In a broader sense, community can refer to a group that
distinguishes itself from the overall population by sharing a trait or attribute.

2. Community Engagement

Being active in the society you are part of is what I mean by community engagement. It
means organizing, working with others, or taking part in whatever activity the community
conducts. Mutual decision-making is how community participation expresses its meaning. To
develop and realize sustainable visions for the future of the community, people, governments,
and organizations collaborate. It promises to better include the community in decision-making
for the public good. Hence, it is a mindset that emphasizes the value of community members'
lived experience in influencing relationships between governmental institutions and
communities, as well as a strategy that directs those interactions.

3. Community Dynamics

The Community Dynamics data can influence decisions about whether services are
provided in certain neighborhoods by revealing important information about how people feel
about where they live. The Community Dynamics data reveals areas that rank highly for local
social interactions, sense of contentment, and sense of belonging.

4. Community Action

In my own point of view, Any activity that fosters a greater sense of community
awareness, participation, and empowerment in the planning and provision of neighborhood
services is referred to as community action. It also goes by the names "social action" and
"community participation," and it encompasses a wide variety of activities. The goal, the
community's involvement, the kinds of activities that are involved, the size, and the integration
of these activities inside the council can all differ. The fact that more local residents are involved
in the conception, creation, and provision of local services is what unites them.

Subject: NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta
Date: March 2, 2023
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2
Module 1; Activity 1
Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1 Date: March 2, 2023

Activity 2: “Lakbay-Utak” (Mental Tour)

Instructions:
1. Take a mental tour of a community, preferably a poor community that is familiar to you.
2. Imagine that you are investigating the community. Be quiet and let your mind travel
slowly and be aware of what the exercise reveals.
3. Identify the power actors/players in the community. Who are the influential members of
the community? What are the characteristics of these people? How do they influence the
members of the community?
4. Your explanation will be evaluated based on the following:

CRITERIA DETAILS POINTS/PERCENTAGE

Clarity of Content How relevant are the content. 40%
Communication Styles How viable are the skills / styles or 40%
usage of grammar.
Value of the Activity How much impact can it be to the 20%
reader/s.
TOTAL 100%

I visualized the key residents of the community as I conducted a mental tour of it,
preferably a poor community. In addition to the community's inhabitants, it also includes
prominent individuals like the Mayor, Vice Mayor, a group of Sangguniang Bayan members, and
the specific Chairmen of each barangay. No matter the size or age of a community, its powerful
members—elected officials, economic leaders, religious figures, or even regular citizens—have a
significant impact on the choices that are made and the course of events. When we refer to
influential individuals, we mean those members of our community whose viewpoints are
cherished, whose ideas are respected, and whose assistance is nearly always required to achieve
any significant changes. An influential person can be someone who the community looks up to
and respects, such as the shop owner of a well-liked neighborhood restaurant or a young mother
whose activism has won the support of her community. They can also be a formal leader like a
city commissioner or a well-respected minister. They have an impact on local residents in such a
way that they aid in resolving particular issues the community is facing. Powerful individuals
might have access to resources like personnel, space, equipment, etc. that they might not
otherwise have. Also, they could be able to garner community support, acceptance, and
engagement for their efforts. In my mental tour, these powerful community members would
undoubtedly uplift the underprivileged neighborhood; they may even be the causes of its major
positive development.

Subject: NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta
Date: March 2, 2023
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2
Module 1; Activity 1
Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1 Date: March 2, 2023

Activity 3: Photo Essay

Directions: Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Does the scene below qualify as a form of community engagement? Why or why not?

According to the Department of

Agriculture Economics, Sociology, and
Education, Community Engagement is
the process of working collaboratively
with and through groups of people
affiliated by geographic proximity,
special interest, or similar situations to
address issues affecting the well-being
of those people. It is a powerful vehicle
for bringing about environmental and
behavioral changes that will improve
the health of the community and its
members. As seen in the picture, it is qualifies to be called a community engagement since the
picture depicts the participation of the members of that community. From the picture, it is
evident that everyone plays a role to engage in the community’s call to clean the pile of trashes.
We can also depict team work in it.

2. Say something about the pictures below, cite the community dynamics.

In picture A, we can see the emblem for the Philippine Society of

Endocrinology & Metabolism. Its purpose is to inform the public on
the causes, symptoms, and methods of care for endocrine diseases.
The Knights of Columbus logo can be seen in picture B, on the other
hand. This organization's objective is to offer support to its members
who are ill, disabled, or in need as well as to their families. Via
educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief, and
public relief efforts, members and their families can foster social and
intellectual brotherhood. The two groups, in my opinion, serve as
change agents by helping individuals in need.

Subject: NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta
Date: March 2, 2023
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2
Module 1; Activity 1
Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1 Date: March 2, 2023
Activity 4: Tell Me
Instructions:

1. Each one of you will come up with a definition and description of community.

2. Write the definition and illustrate the description on a piece of bond paper.

3. Explain your definition and illustration.

Community, in my own words, are a group of people in a certain area who

somehow shares the same beliefs, values, cultures and traditions, to which I also
believe who shares the same one goal which is to improve.

Subject: NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta
Date: March 2, 2023
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2
Module 1; Activity 1
Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1 Date: March 2, 2023

Activity 5: Description of My Community

Instructions:
Describe your community/village/town/barrio. Using the pattern provided by a “classy” village cum
resorts being developed in the Southern part of Manila, describe your community (not all elements may
present in your community). Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Lifestyle:
My community
The people living in my community has the simplest lifestyle. They are also physically active as I
always notice most of them walking around in the morning or sometimes jog. I find my community
peaceful and quiet since I only seldomly heard chaos in here.

2. Amenities:
My community
Here in our community, some grocery shops also offer to deliver it right to our doorsteps. As
years went by, changes were made, a lot of restaurants, milktea and coffee shops were built which made
our Municipality a progressive one. We also do have basketball, badminton, volleyball, tennis courts
which were most visited by teens.

3. Accessibility:
My community:
We have many churches here: the main church and also some satellite churches in each
barangays. With regards to schools, we also have one in the central part of our Municipality and we also
have integrated schools for some of the distant remote areas out there. Everything is accessible down to
markets as there are also numerous “Sari-Sari store” in different areas. We also have hospitals here which
somehow having complete facilities..

4. Security
My community:
I find it safe in here. We have low crime rates and CCTV cameras are also built in anywhere. Our
Police officers and also our Disaster Risk Reduction Management officers are one call away.

Your answers will be graded based on the criteria.

CRITERIA DETAILS POINTS/PERCENTAGE

Clarity of Content How relevant are the 40%
content.
Communication Styles How viable are the skills / 40%
styles or usage of grammar.
Value of the Activity How much impact can it be 20%
to the reader/s.
TOTAL 100%

Subject: NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta
Date: March 2, 2023
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2
Module 1; Activity 1
Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta BSPh-1 Date: March 2, 2023
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Subject: NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2

Submitted by: Rayne Chloie L. Lasta
Date: March 2, 2023