POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REVISED CURRICULLUM 2011
SUBJECT SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE : CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICES

COURSE CODE : NSTP 1013
COURSE DESCRIPTION :

The course includes the program component or activities contributory to the general welfare and
the betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its facilities, especially
those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and
moral citizenry and other social welfare activities.
NUMBER OF UNITS : 3 units
PRE-REQUISITE COURSE/S: NONE

VISION:

Clearing the paths while laying new foundations to transform the Polytechnic University of the
Philippines into an epistemic community.

MISSION:

Reflective of the great emphasis being given by the country's leadership aimed at providing appropriate
attention to the alleviation of the plight of the poor, the development of the citizens and of the national
economy to become globally competitive, the University shall commit its academic resources and
manpower to achieve its goals through:

a. Provision of undergraduate and graduate education which meet international standards of quality
and excellence;

b. Generation and transmission of knowledge in the broad range of disciplines relevant and
responsive to the dynamically changing domestic and international environment;

c. Provision of more equitable access to higher education opportunities to deserving and qualified
Filipinos; and

d. Optimization, through efficiency and effectiveness, of social, institutional, and individual returns
and benefits derived from the utilization of higher education resources.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 8-POINT AGENDA

1. Pursuing Academic Excellence through Disciplinal Integrity

2. Embedding a Culture of Research
3. Insuring Transparency and Participatoriness in Giving Rewards and Sanctions
4. Modernizing and Upgrading of Physical Facilities, Equipment, Library, and Campus
Development
5. Academic Freedom
6. Institutionalizing Civil Society Engagement and Involved Extension Service Program
7. Assuring Transparency in Fiscal Responsibility
8. Assessing Institutional Processes and Reviewing Critically and Rationally the Organization

GOALS OF THE COLLEGE:

1. Provide quality education thorough instruction, advance research and extension services;
 2. Produce world-class professionals as potential industry leaders and job providers;
3. Develop and produce facilities through the use of adapted technology and indigenous materials;
and
4. Maintain, upgrade or improve facilities through the application of engineering technology.

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM:

1. Strengthen the BSCE program consistent with the global trends;

2. Develop faculty as competent mentors and quality researchers, through advance studies, and other
facets of continuing professional education;
3. Develop critical thinking ad communication skills of the students, giving emphasis to research
and extension services;
4. Equip graduates with appropriate knowledge and technical skills imbued with desirable work
attitudes and moral values, through enhanced teaching/learning process by using multimedia
facilities on top of traditional method;
5. Create a conducive teaching and learning atmosphere with emphasis to faculty and students
growth and academic freedom;
6. Establish network with educational institutions, industries, GOs and NGOs local and
international, which could serve as;
a) Funding sources and/or partners of researches.
b) Sources of new technology.
c) Centers for faculty and students exchange program and on-the-job trainings and;
d) Grantees of scholarships/additional facilities and;
7. Continuously conduct action researchers on the needs of laboratory and other facilities that could
be locally produced or innovated using local materials and adapted technology.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

A. General Objectives

1. To promote civic consciousness among the students and develop their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social well-being;
2. To inculcate the ideas of patriotism, nationalism and advance students involvement in public and
civic affairs;
3. To install moral values, respect for the rights of civilians and adherence to the constitution.

B. Specific Objectives

1. To internalize a value system and the various types of values needed to be able to live
harmoniously with others in the society.
2. To understood and re-examine Filipino values to pave the way for the emergence of a new
Filipino whose main concern is the interest of their country and people.
3. To describe the various aspects of leadership traits and ethics.
4. To improve the effectiveness and performance of individual through work teams and conflict
resolutions.
5. To recognize the value of proper food and nutrition in the maintenance and health and as an
alternative treatment of disease.
6. To participate actively in national efforts on environmental sanitation, waste management,
prevention and control of drug and substance abuse, alcoholism and HIV/AIDS.
7. To discuss key issues and considerations in putting up or founding a business.
8. To develop practical and intellectual skills in recreational leadership, its importance and relevance
to society.
9. To analyze and interpret a sound recreational program with emphasis on outreach activities.
10. To provide students with knowledge and actual experiences on the essential workings and
dynamics of community life.
11. To enhance intellectual development by increasing students capability to process information
regarding relationship of community development to other socio-economic endeavors.
12. To foster awareness among students on the need for deeper involvement in socio concerns and
more active roles in the pursuit of local and national development goals.
COURSE OUTLINE:

TOPICS (HRS)
A. Orientation on the NSTP (RA 9163 and IRR) 4.5
1. Salient Provisions of RA 9163 National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
2. Implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the NSTP
3. University Guidelines in the Implementation of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
Component of the NSTP

B. Self-Awareness and Values Development 4.5

1. Values Development
1.1. Nature, Scope and Functions of Values
1.1.1. Definition of Values
1.1.2. Essence of Values
1.1.3. Identification of Values
1.1.4. Function of Values
1.2. Values Clarification
1.2.1. Values Clarification Theory and Processes
1.3. Understanding Filipino Values
1.3.1. Divergent Filipino Values
1.3.2. Re-examining and re-structuring Filipino values
1.3.3. Developing the ideal me
Learning to Care
Learning to Commit and Relate
Learning to Communicate and Cope
Learning to Create

C. Basic Leadership Training 6

1. Values Development
1.1. What is Leadership
1.2. Functions of the Leader
1.3. Leadership effectiveness
2. Leadership traits and ethics
2.1. Personality Traits
3. Focus on the Situation
3.1. Undesrtanding Work Teams
3.2. Managing Conflict

D. Dimensions and Development (Global, National and Local) 9

1. Health and Environment
1.1. Perspectives on Nutrition and Health
1.1.1. Food Choices
1.1.2. Nutrition Standards and Guidelines
1.1.3. Overweight, Underweight and Weight Control
1.1.4. Nutrition for healthcare
1.2. Current Issues of Health
1.2.1. Drug and Substance Abuse: Mechanism and Control
1.2.2. Understanding Alcoholism and Smoking
1.2.3. HIV/AIDS Education and Awareness
1.3. Valuing our Environment: Building a Sustainable Society
1.3.1. The ecosystem concept
1.3.2. The Concept of Sustainable Development
1.3.3. Global Environmental Issues
Rapid Population Growth
Global Climate Change/ Global Warming
Quality of Air
Quality and Quantity of Water Supply
Exploitation of Mineral and Forest Resources
Decline in food Production
Waste Management
2. Education
 2.1. Enhancement of Instructional Support Materials and Facilities
3. Entrepreneurship
3.1. Competencies of Successful Entrepreneurs
3.2. Business Opportunities for Starters Seminar (BOSS)
3.2.1. Business Plan
3.2.2. Strategies to facilitate business mentoring
4. Safety Education and First Aid 6
4.1. First Aid
4.1.1. Nature, Classification and Causes of Accidents
4.1.2. Values of First Aid Training
4.1.3. Principles and Objectives
4.1.4. Sports Injuries
4.1.5. Common Emergencies
4.2. Disaster Management
4.2.1. Fire Prevention
4.2.2. Earthquake Drills
4.2.3. Traffic Safety Rules and Regulations
5. Recreation 6
5.1. Recreation: A Fundamental Need
5.1.1. Characteristics of Recreation
5.1.2. Managing Stress through Recreation
5.2. Recreation: A Fundamental Need
5.2.1. Areas of Recreation
Arts and Crafts
Dance
Drama
Hobbies
Music
Outdoor education
Sports
6. Social Welfare Concerns 4.5
6.1. Morals of the Citizenry
6.2. Cultural Awareness Development
6.3. Human Rights

E. Community Needs Assessment/ Community Exposure/ Agency Visits 9

TECHNIQUES OF EVALUATING STUDENT PERFORMANCES:

1. Lecture
2. Seminar-Workshops
3. Brainstorming/Interactive Group Discussion
4. Community Immersion/Visits
5. Film-shoeing
6. Simulation

GRADING SYSTEM:

The grading system shall be either Passed or Failed.

A student whose course work is incomplete at the time the grade was submitted shall be given a grade of
Incomplete (Inc.). If he fails to complete the course work within one year from the issuance of the grade
Inc., the grade lapses to No Credit (N).