Prepared by: Ms.

Joana

module 3: the
process of
community
immersion
 learning objectives
A. Verbalize the process of immersion as a guide for
rendering service to the communities.

B. Design a community immersion plan of

implementation following the process, and

C. Internalize the importance of carrying out the

steps of community immersion in series.
THE PROCESS OF
COMMUNITY IMMERSION
The community immersion process is series interrelated and
intertwined phases, which commences with the Pre-immersion
followed by entering the community, community integration;
community needs assessment, programer project
implementation and termination of the project.
PHASE 1: PRE-
IMMERSION
This phase regards the identification of the community
where the students will be immersed at. Trainees will have
to prepare themselves physically,mentally, and spiritually
for many tasks ahead.
PHASE 2: entering the
community
To ensure success in entering the community, it is necessary to
have community mapping of the target area. This will help you
identify the geographic coverage of the project. It will also help
point out the resources that may be used by the trainees in the
community and the relationship of people with these resources.
PHASE 3: community
integration
Integration is a continuous process wherein the trainees come into direct
contact and become involved with the community people. This phase is
where the immersion phase gets more personal. The trainees should realize
that there is an existing concern within the community. As the problems of
the community is an existing concern with the community.
PHASE 4: community
needs assistant
Assessing the needs of the community is a prelude to
effective program offered to clients. This will ensure
solution to problems, issues and concerns of the people
in the locality.
PHASE 4: community needs
assistant
Community needs assessment is the process wherein
problems, issues, and concerns of the community are
identified through the use of several tools for
assessment.
importance of needs
assessment
1. Gather information about citizen’s attitudes and options in order of
importance.
2. Determine how citizens rank issues, problems and opportunities in order
of importance or urgency.
3. Give citizens a voice in determining policies, goals, and priorities.
importance of needs
assessment

4. Evaluate current programs and policies.

5. Provide speculations about what people are thinking.
6. Provide speculations about what people really want.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN
ASSESSSING COMMUNITY NEEDS
1. Historical Development – this refers to data on how the community became
what it is today and provides insights into the kind of resources to collect and
weed.
2. Geographical and Transportation Information – includes information on the
community’s patterns and population contribution.
3. Political and Legal functions – includes strategies for community-based
selection.
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN
ASSESSSING COMMUNITY NEEDS
4. Demographic Data – this includes data on age
characteristics, size, race, and transience of population.
5. Economic Data – this refers to the economic base,
social, cultural, educational, recreational organizations.
METHODS IN COLLECTING DATA
FOR COMMUNITY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
1. Focused Group Discussion with key informants.
The key informants of the community are people who hold socially responsible
positions such as educators, public officials, and business representative who are
active in community events.
2. Community Forum/Assembly
This involves holding of group events that may include the entire community.
METHODS IN COLLECTING DATA
FOR COMMUNITY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT
3. Public Records
Records like national census will provide data for social and
demographic indicators of the community.
4. Survey
Survey and questionnaires involve asking individuals in the community
about their everyday needs.
phase 5: program, project
implementation
Project implementation deals with the actual execution of
the plans. This phase includes the final arrangement with the
target clients/community, right schedule of each event, day-
to-day activities and needs of clients.
things to consider in phase 5
1. Program must be responsive to the needs of the clients;
2. Contribute to the upliftment of the living conditions of the
clients;
3. Maximize the resources available in the community;
4. Tap the potentials of the clients and give due recognition
things to consider in phase 5
5. The objective must be smart
6. The project must be done systematically
7. Complete documentation
8. Projects must be within the capacity and concern of trainees
9. Developed shared commitment among the trainees
phase 6: termination of projects

Trainees are expected to complete their projects in the community

in the span of 50-90hrs. As prescribed to the CHED-endorsed
program of instruction.
As trainees, one must learn how to work within the allocated time
frame given, for their convenience and also for the community
activity 1: How will you respond on the
following situations?
1. You are interviewing the head of a household during a community
needs assessment survey when all of a sudden all other family members
started hanging around your interview areas. Children started to be noisy.
They climb your back and pull your arms. Parents are unaware that the
children were already bothering you. They went telling story to you
about the community. What will you do so that you can better facilitate
the interview?
activity 1: How will you respond on
the following situations?

2. During your regular community visits, you encountered a member of

barangay council. He came to you and said in front of the people that he was
not informed of the project you are undertaking. Although you remembered
that this particular council member was not present when you paid a
courtesy call to the barangay leaders. What will you do to convince him and
the rest of the community of your good intention?