scholarly journals NSTP-CWTS of the Higher Education System: The Philippine Experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Edna Liza M. Victoria
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Service Training

The NSTP-CWTS is an effective/good educational innovation in the tertiary education in the Philippines under the Republic Act No. 9163 known as the Act of Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for Tertiary Level Students. The study explored the HEIs’ contextualized practice on NSTP-CWTS course regarding the syllabi, community activities, and evaluation scheme. It utilized a mixed design of quantitative (survey) and qualitative (appreciative inquiry) methods. Twenty-two selected HEIs in Central Luzon represented by 22 faculty and 643 students were involved as the respondents. Using Stake’s Responsive Model of evaluation, the triangulated data from survey questionnaire, interview, and focus group discussion revealed that the HEI respondents demonstrate great extent of contextualized CWTS practice under the CHED standards. Likewise, the quantitative and qualitative results indicate the unified practice on the functionality of syllabi, methodology, nature of community activities, and learning assessment criteria. The community activities were comprised largely of ecological-environmental initiatives like tree planting, lecture on climate change, proper solid waste management, and calamity-disaster preparedness. This paper proposed an indigenous framework “Kalingang Tugon sa Kapwa at Kalikasan” or “KaTUKK” for integration in the community service education of the HEIs in the Philippines and neighboring ASEAN countries.

scholarly journals Kelud Community Activities in Disaster Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 339-343
Author(s):  
Vitaria Wahyu Astuti ◽  
Rimawati Rimawati
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Management ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Volcanic Eruptions ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Public Data ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Background: Society is an important element in a nation, especially in disaster management. Based on the law, one of the obligations of the community in disaster management is to carry out disaster management activities so that this requires every Indonesian citizen to play an active role in disaster management activities. The purpose of this study was to determine the activities carried out by the Kelud slope community in disaster management that had been carried out. Methods : design of this research is a qualitative phenomenological study, data collection is carried out using online Focus Group Discussion. The participants in this study were good community leaders consisting of government elements, disaster preparedness teams, and the general public. Data analysis was carried out based on a qualitative research design. Results: The results of this study show that community activities in disaster management are following the experiences that have been carried out in the pre-disaster, during, and post-disaster phases. Conclusion : Communities in the Kelud slope area are active in volcanic eruption disaster management activities that are resilient in dealing with volcanic eruptions.

A systemic analysis of green computing adoption using genetically evolved fuzzy cognitive map: a Philippine scenario

Kybernetes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharyll Prince Mariscal Abellana
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Mapping ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Green Computing ◽  
Fuzzy Cognitive Maps ◽  
Fuzzy Cognitive Map ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Systemic Analysis ◽  
Structural Relationships

Purpose This paper aims to propose a new genetically evolved fuzzy cognitive mapping approach as a decision-making framework for analyzing the relationships between the drivers and strategies for green computing adoption. Design/methodology/approach A focus group discussion among stakeholders in the Philippines is used to establish the relationships between the drivers and strategies of green computing adoption. Findings The proposed approach significantly reduces the time complexity for developing the fuzzy cognitive maps and provides a basis for comprehensively clustering drivers and strategies that share similar characteristics. Research limitations/implications This paper’s results provide insights into how the drivers and strategies of green computing adoption facilitate the intention of adopting stakeholders. Moreover, it provides a framework for analyzing structural relationships that exist between factors in a compliant manner. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, the paper is the first to analyze the drivers and strategies of green computing under a complex systems’ perspective. Moreover, this is the first study to offer lenses in a Philippine scenario.

scholarly journals Ensuring Seedling Quality through Fruit Tree Nursery Accreditation and Implications for Forest Nursery Accreditation

2010 ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Don Immanuel Edralin ◽  
Agustin Mercado
Keyword(s):  
The Philippines ◽  
Fruit Tree ◽  
Tree Planting ◽  
Tree Seedlings ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Tree Nursery ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Government ◽  
Planting Materials

he fruit tree nursery accreditation scheme implemented by the Philippine Department of Agriculture has been promoted to enhance the supply of high quality fruit tree planting materials and reduce the number of dubious seedling market players. This paper examines the advantages to participating nurseries in the fruit tree nursery accreditation scheme and draws implications for possible formulation of a scheme to accredit forest tree nurseries in the Philippines. Data were collected from interviews with accredited fruit tree nursery operators and the nursery accreditation officer-in-charge in Northern Mindanao province. A major advantage of nursery accreditation is that only accredited fruit tree nursery operators can participate in the bidding process of the government seedling procurement program, which always involves a substantial volume of seedlings. As a form of advertisement, accredited nurseries are posted on the government website thus creating a wide range of market opportunities which results in increased sales. Other advantages enjoyed by accredited fruit tree nurseries include receiving free training in improving seedling production and occasionally receiving high quality propagation materials (scions and seedlings), subsidies for pesticides and fertilizers and free soil tests. Observations of advantages gained by nursery operators adopting certification have encouraged other nursery operators to apply for accreditation. Accreditation by the Department of Agriculture places emphasis on maintaining high genetic quality as well as high physical quality of planting materials. Accrediting forestry nurseries is seen as a potential policy option that can expand the supply of high quality tree seedlings in the Philippines, as has been the experience with fruit tree nursery certification.

scholarly journals The Manifestation of Socio-Cultural Components in the Informal Oral Communication Practices of the Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel in the Philippines: An Ethnographic Inquiry

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Ruby D. Tagocon ◽  
Ismael N. Talili
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Direct Observations ◽  
Communication Interaction ◽  
Voice Tone ◽  
Communication Practices ◽  
Cultural Components

Communication is immensely dynamic in the 21st century as evidenced by the fast-changing communication mechanisms. However, global trends show that oral communication skills are still considered among the most desired skills that employers are seeking in the workplace. Thus, there is a need to explore the manifestation of the socio-cultural components of the personnel, namely: behavior, attitude, and etiquette in their oral communication practices particularly the informal manner, as the components bear a significance when they engage in such form of communication interaction.  Direct observations of thirty-eight episodes of the teaching and non-teaching interactions of the personnel were noted followed by a Focus Group Discussion with seven selected personnel that validated the results of the observed manifestation of their  socio-cultural components and likewise explored other underlying factors that shaped and developed their socio-cultural components. Behavior (facial expressions) and etiquette (voice tone) components mainly dominated in their interactions, yet the attitude component is also significant to them. The manifestation of these components is situational given their respective upbringing during childhood as a major perceived aspect that established these components. A desirable manifestation of these components is encouraged when engaging in informal oral communication interactions so to become a competent communicator in the workplace.

scholarly journals A PHILIPPINE RURAL SCHOOL’S ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE, TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE, AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 248-265
Author(s):  
Junhel Dalanon ◽  
Liz Muriel Diano ◽  
Ma Paciencia Belarmino ◽  
Rika Hayama ◽  
Mayu Miyagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Private School ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Balanced Score Card ◽  
Management Competencies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Score Card ◽  
K 12

This 2016 cross-sectional inquiry used quantitative and thematic content analysis to determine the organizational climate (OC) with empirical and theoretical relation to the teachers’ performance (TP) and management competencies (MC) of a rural, K-12, private school in the Philippines. Analyses from a focus group discussion (FGD) was done using strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis and a balanced score card. The study revealed that the Philippine rural school’s level of OC, TP, and their subdomains were high, but MC yielded basic proficiency. Under OC, it was found out that the higher the designated position the greater is the sense of teamwork. High-positioned females that have attained tenure were also found to be more committed. In terms of TP, this study also established between the ability of younger teachers with experience to better handle diverse students, master their pedagogy, do better in planning, assessing, and reporting the learners’ outcomes, create better learning environments, and has social regard for learning. Male teachers tend to acknowledge better the management competence in terms of personal integrity and interpersonal effectiveness. The findings of this study are intended to supplement to the dearth of researches in the database of rural education in the Philippines.

scholarly journals THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE HELP FOR CATUBIG AGRICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT PROJECT (HCAAP)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 111-127
Author(s):  
Eduardo L. Ocaña Jr
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Land Owners ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
The Third World ◽  
Level Of Living

Development must not only focus on economic growth expressed in rosy figures of GDP and GNP. The economic gains of the rich as expected by economists, must “trickle down” down to the grass roots. It is along this reality that prompted the national government and development planners to look for strategy in which the marginalized which constitute the biggest number of the population in the Third World countries become recipients of development initiatives. Northern Samar, one of the poorest provinces in the Philippines, has been a recipient of the Help for Catubig Agricultural Advancement Project (HCAPP), a project of 5.2 billion yen or 3.4 billion in pesos allocating 2.4 billion pesos alone to irrigate 4, 550 hectares of agricultural lands to spur agricultural development in the Catubig Valley area of Northern Samar. This research aimed to determine the level of socio-economic impact of the HCAAP and related problems. The areas covered by the HCAAP were the Municipalities of Catubig and Las Navas both located in the Catubig Valley. A descriptive-evaluative study, utilized quantitative techniques like survey employing interview schedule for data collection and analyses. The respondents were beneficiaries from           Municipality of Catubig, and Las Navas. Purposive and stratified sampling was used in selecting barangays and respondent-beneficiaries respectively. It was found out that the income of the beneficiaries is still low since they have availed or accessed to HCAAP services and facilities and do not suffice to meet the economic needs of most of the respondent-beneficiaries, nor send their children to tertiary education so they have to resort to other occupation. The respondents’ level of living also has not improved. Main problem encountered by the respondents were the non-completion of other two dams, main canals, and lateral canals. It was concluded that irrigation component is much beneficial to land owners than farmers, farm-to-market roads only converted lands from agricultural to commercial and residential, and other project’s sub-components have to be totally completed to serve the beneficiaries of the services and facilities it will offer. Hence, it is recommended that the implementing agencies should push for the completion of the project to benefit the larger remaining service areas.

scholarly journals Experiences from tsunami relief activity: implications for medical training

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. e138-e140
Author(s):  
Sudharsanam Manni Balasubramaniam ◽  
Gautam Roy ◽  
Yogesh Mohan
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Postgraduate Medical Education ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Medical Relief ◽  
Jawaharlal Institute

A tsunami struck the coast of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry on 26 December 2004. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, (JIPMER) in Pondicherry played a vital role in providing medical relief. The experiences from the relief activities revealed areas of deficiency in medical education in regards to disaster preparedness. A qualitative study using focus group discussion was employed to find the lacunae in skills in managing medical relief measures. Many skills were identified; the most important of which was addressing the psychological impact of the tsunami on the victims. Limited coordination and leadership skills were also identified. It is recommended that activity-based learning can be included in the curriculum to improve these skills.

Project Management in Library and Information Science

2015 ◽  
pp. 405-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosario Arquero Avilés ◽  
Gonzalo Marco Cuenca ◽  
Silvia Cobo Serrano ◽  
L. Fernando Ramos Simón
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Educational Innovation ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Innovation Project

This chapter aims to provide guidelines to design, create, and develop a Community of Practice (CoP) on university library planning and project management courses, based on description of real experience within the framework of an educational innovation project on the Master course in “Documentation, Library, and Archive Management” (Complutense University). A combination of qualitative and quantitative methodology (document analysis, brainstorming, case studies, group discussion sessions, and creation of a Master Catalogue of Values) was used by different members of the CoP: professors, researchers, university librarians, and students. This case study was found to advance means of establishing alliances and mergers between such players in the field of Library and Information Science and also a manner to encourage an enterprising culture among students in our expertise field. Furthermore, CoP has improved quality of University Libraries at Complutense University with a teaching dynamic that can be implemented in additional university courses related to Management.

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