Community Immersion

The Participants

Students



A total of 168 Bachelor of Elementary Education students representing four classes took part in the community immersion this second semester of school year 2003 Ð 2004.

The Course Facilitators



Brgy. Iniligan, Badiangan
Dr. Tessie Barcenal
Prof. Imelda Espigar

Brgy. Sta. Monica, Oton
Dr Magdelena M. Prizas
Prof. Hilda C. Montano

Brgy Tupol Oeste, Cabatuan
Dr. Narissa G. Gangoso
Dr. Purita P. Bilbao

Brgy. Alimono, Passi City
Dr. Lourdes N. Morano
Prof. Vicente C. Handa

The Community Immersion undergoes three stages

PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
  • class lecture and discussion (21hrs)
  • seminar orientation
  • preliminary visits
COMMUNITY STAY (5 DAYS)

POST COMMUNITY STAY ACTIVITIES
  • Exhibits
  • Portfolio
  • FGDs
  • Sharing
  • Presentation of evidences
A lecture forum for the students was held as part of the pre-immersion activities.

ACTUAL COMMUNITY STAY


Students making the communal garden as part of their actual community stay in Barangay Iniligan, Badiangan, Iloilo.


Students are cleaning the vicinity of the barangay hall in Santa Monica, Oton, Iloilo.


A student demonstrating to the pupils of Barangay Topol Oeste, in Cabatuan, Iloilo, the proper way of brushing teeth.


Professor Vicente Handa with his students and some residents are observing a demonstration on soap and herbal ointment making in Barangay Alimono, Passi City, Iloilo.



A program kicked off the opening of the community immersion exhibits.

Third year students share their exhibits as part of the post immersion activities.


Students sharing parts of their portfolios.


This exhibit Illustrates "Tahu," the process of making ginger tea. The production of ginger tea is a main source of income in Iniligah.


Students presenting a puppet show to relate their experiences during the community immersion.


Students role play their initial entry into the community.


Third year students use "pantomime" to portray their introductions to barangay community officials.


Students explain how they carried out a de-worming project during their community immersion.