UNIT 2: UNDERSTANDING

THE CONCEPT AND

PRINCIPLE OF COMMUNITY
IMMERSION
PREPARED BY: MS. JOANA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this unit, the student must be able to:
1. Explain the concepts and principles underpinning
community and community immersion.
2. Realize the importance of understanding the dynamics of a
community and community immersion as a way to realize the
objectives of NSTP; and
3. Practice the standard operating procedures and establish
protocols governing community immersion.
“COMMUNITY IMMERSION
IMPROVES THE TRAINEES’
UNDERSTANDING OF
HIMSELF IN RELATION TO
OTHERS.”
WHAT YOU SHOULD AND SHOULD
NOT DO IN COMMUNITY IMMERSION
• It is a basic rule that trainees must be well-
versed with the area, skilled to communicate
with community people and disciplined to
keep yourself from responding indifferently
towards diverse types of personalities.
Before the conduct of community immersion
1. Familiarize yourself with the basic information
and the theories regarding community life.

2. Secure a waiver from the NSTP office prior to the

visit and have it signed by your parents.

3. Always inform your faculty in-charge of your

destination, time table and plan of action.
 Before the conduct of community immersion
4. Be armed with background information about the area for
immersion.

5. Pay a courtesy call to community leaders, whether formal or

informal.

6. Secure documents like a letter of acceptance from the community.

7. Bring your own personal provisions like water, snacks and extra
shirt.
 THINGS TO AVOID

1. Never forget to inform and get the

concept of your parents/guardians
about the activities lined up.
2. Do not go directly to the
community without determining the
background information about it.
 THINGS TO AVOID

3. Avoid bringing of original copies of

signed documents in the community. It
is better to carry a certified true copies
of documents to prevent loss and
smudging the paper.
During the Actual Community Immersion
Period
THINGS TO REMEMBER :
1. Be courteous to everyone- whether to a vendor or a
community official. Remember that you are there to
work with the community.

2. Act properly and discreetly. YOU ARE

REPRESENTING YOUR SCHOOL AND YOUR
FELLOW STUDENTS. BE RESPONSIBLE WITH THE
WORDS YOU SAY.
During the Actual Community Immersion
Period
THINGS TO REMEMBER :
3. Wear proper uniforms/attire and identification card.
This will allow the community to identify who are the
trainees who will be immersed in their community.

4. It is highly advised to keep your valuables secured

to protect you from unnecessarily attracting and from
possible theft, etc.
During the Actual Community Immersion
Period
THINGS TO REMEMBER :
5. Always document your visit.

6. Always ask for permission from

concerned people when you have to
take pictures.
During the Actual Community Immersion
Period
THINGS TO AVOID:
1. Avoid labeling and naming people with politically
incorrect terms. Try to be more discreet in your
use of words to avoid offending other people.

2. Do not show off in terms of dressing up. Avoid

drawing attention to yourself. You are there in the
community to help.
During the Actual Community Immersion
Period
THINGS TO AVOID:
3. Never bring out your valuable things like
cellphones, jewelry and money in public places.

4. Never promise and commit to a task that is beyond

your and your school’s capacity. Never go beyond
the activities stated in your MOA to avoid false
commitments and dependency of the community
After Community Immersion
1. Validate and evaluate if the programs and
activities were conducted appropriately and as
planned.

2. Provide copies of your final documentation

output to the UNSTP office and to the community
where you conducted your immersion for records
purposes.
After Community Immersion

Most importantly, enjoy your time

with the community people. Mother
Teresa puts it,
“Love cannot remain by itself-it has
no meaning. Love has to be put into
action; and that action is service.”
“Community immersion is vital
to the development of the
trainees’ knowledge, skills,
values and attitudes in realizing
the penultimate ends of NSTP…”
“Community immersion is vital
to the development of the
trainees’ knowledge, skills,
values and attitudes in realizing
the penultimate ends of NSTP…”