nearby community are plant nurseries, mini- zoo, fruit tree orchards, open rice fields, electrical and chemical plants, factories, medical clinics, town libraries, broadcast studios and the marketplace. Establishing Linkages with the Community
b. Local industries like hogs and poultry raising,
fishing, ceramics, weaving and other livelihood occupations could provide short training experiences. Establishing Linkages with the Community
c. Familiarity with local government officials and
security groups together with their duties and responsibilities arouse active participation in improving community living. Establishing Linkages with the Community
d. Professionals and experts from the community
could serve as additional sources of information through interviews and special lectures. Joining Interest Clubs and Recreation Centers
a. Groups bound together by common interests
such as literary associations, insect and flower collections, handicraft, photography, mountaineering and other special interests surely develop creativity and industriousness. Joining Interest Clubs and Recreation Centers
b. Involvement in own group activities promotes a
feeling of pride in belonging to such group especially where expertise and one’s unique abilities are exhibited. Joining Interest Clubs and Recreation Centers
c. Strong interests can lead to worthwhile hobbies
and later, to lifetime careers.
d. Recreation activities like ballgames, swimming,
nature trek and bird watching are immensely enjoyed, at the same time develop skill and provide physical exercise. Joining Interest Clubs and Recreation Centers
e. Recreational activities provide sufficient
relaxation and rest which in turn contribute to one’s efficiency and desirable work and study habits.
f. Interest club members can benefit from the
special lectures of professionals in their own fields of interest. Conducting Contests and Quizzes
a. Schoolwide quizzes such as in science, math,
sports and literary arouse interest and produce sharp learning among the participants and viewers.
b. Rigid preparations for such events, whether
nationwide or schoolwide, necessitate an extensive search for important information and background knowledge. Conducting Contests and Quizzes c. The rewards at the end in terms of experience and skill gained, feeling of pride and self-confidence and mastery of subject areas are worth all the effort and time spent in participating.
d. Cooperation among the group participants is
enhanced, especially in regionwide and nationwide competitions.