Module 1 Community Development
Module 1 Community Development
MODULE # 1
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
I. OBJECTIVES:
a. Using their gadget, the students will go to menti.com. Code will be provided.
b. Each student must identify and write one common community issue/problem being
addressed by Social Innovation Fundamentals
c. The teacher will highlight 5-10 issues (preferably aligned to institution’s strategic
directions) which may be addressed by the class for possible needs assessment.
Community development
"Community Development (CD) is a process designed to create conditions of economic and
social progress for the whole community with its active participation and fullest possible
reliance upon the community's initiative" (Head, 1971:101).
Objectives:
- to expose NSTP trainees in DDU communities and marginalized groups of our society;
- to appreciate the values of community immersion as a means of developing themselves as citizens
and helping people improve their way of life and in alleviating their living conditions
- to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness; and
- to develop ethics of service imbued with good citizenship values.
What are the personal gains a student gets from community immersion?
- Opportunity to comprehend other people’s lives
- Social acceptance from community relations and the right to offer service
- Enhance experiences in conducting asset mapping
- Establish rapport and relationship with different people
- Develop their conscientization ability – realizing issues that will help solve problems in
the community
- Acquire first-hand experiences in dealing with community works
- Chance to learn life skills that will enrich and better mold persons
A. Overview of CNA
A community needs assessment provides community workers with a snapshot of local policy,
systems, and environmental change strategies currently in place and helps to identify areas
for improvement. With this data, communities can map out a course for improvement by
creating strategies to make positive and sustainable changes in their communities.
A community needs assessment identifies the strengths and resources available in the
community to meet the needs of children, youth and families. The assessment focuses on
the capabilities of the community, including its citizens, agencies, and organizations.
4. Accessibility
- Near public transportation
- Location is convenient for students
- Appropriate compliance with CHED and or similar policies and guidelines
Project Proposal
A project proposal is a guide for both students and mentors in attaining tasks while they are
in community project implementation. It serves as a basis of designing the program of
activities and key instruments and inputs in monitoring and evaluating the projects to be
undertaken in the community.
A. The title. The title of the project must capture the need and present the name of the
clientele to be served. It must be catchy to the readers. It must be written in capital letters,
bold and centered.
B. Project Proponents. This part enumerates the names of persons to be involved in the
project, their year level (if students), rank (if mentors), contact numbers, and address or
college. If there are several activities that require several readers in every undertaking,
names must be specified per activity.
C. Project Duration. Specify days, weeks and months needed to complete the project.
Specify when the project will commence and when it will be finished.
D. Objectives of the Project. The objectives of the project must be written in operational
terms on what you intend to do to solve the identified problems related to the project.
The characteristics of the objectives must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic,
and time bound (SMART). State properly by using the right verbs that describe what you
want to address in relation to the underlying problems within a certain period of time.
E. Project Description. The following standards must be observed in writing the project
description in facilitating the drafting of the proposal:
a. Background
o describe the modifying issues/ problems that have influenced the
identification of the project (specifically from the result of needs assessment)
b. Justification
o discuss the importance of the prepared project in solving or providing action
to help solve existing problems inherent to the project. Give the expected
output of the project the benefits derived from it, and the most probable
recipients of the benefits of the project
c. Benefits
o list down the advantages or benefits that the activity will bring about when it
is implemented. If possible, it should mirror the outcomes or the long-term
results people will receive
d. Coverage
o identify area or vicinity covered by the project in the type of clients to be
served should be reflected in the proposal. This gives focus to whom the
project is for and the extent of its implementation
F. Methodology. This part cites the activities & strategies that should be undertaken in
order to achieve the objectives of project. It should describe the general approach of
the project, agency counterpart in case of partnership, responsibilities and obligations,
manpower requirement and the manner on how the specific activity will be undertaken
if the project calls for it.
Post-Discussion Activity
Each student will gather basic information (Barangay profile) of his/her own community.
Download the worksheet from the Canvas. Fill out/Complete the necessary information.
Then submit online (thru Canvas)
References
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4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYI-cWL9LO4
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https://managementhelp.org/businessresearch/interviews.htm. Access date: September 12, 2018.
7. DLSL-NSTP (2018). Sample Project Proposal