14 Advanced
Luther John Torrente
Chapter 5:
Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, the learners should be able to:
- Exhibit advanced level of conversational skills by writing and delivering a speech in front of an audience;
- Exhibit advanced level of technical skills by identifying details and writing a news; and
- Exhibit advanced level of literary skills by organizing details and using them to write a short story.
Vocabulary
- Community- a group of people who share the same interests, values, and have something in common.
- Community Engagement – the interaction of individuals in the community.
- News- newly received or noteworthy information about recent events and occurrences in society.
- Literary piece- literary works that evoke emotions and convey ideas.
- Story- a narrative that tells about a sequence of events, featuring characters and a setting.
Essential Knowledge
Community Engagement
Pennstate College of Agricultural Sciences defined community engagement as a strategic approach aimed at collaborating with specific groups, connected by geography, shared interests, or affiliations, to identify and tackle issues that impact their well-being. Upon knowing about the community and the various roles of those who belong to it, being able to communicate with its members is also important. It does not only make information dissemination faster, but also gives a way for everyone to develop rapport by keeping everyone connected and heard. But what makes a good engagement? The Virginia Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Virginia Tech and Virgina State University have identified four (4) phases of community engagement which are:
- Setting the stage- it is where the purpose and process of the engagement is outlined. The issues to be discussed and the importance of engagement are also identified in this phase.
- Gathering of facts, brainstorming, and selection- in this phase, the facts related to the issue or topic are gathered. It is also the phase where the “what ifs” are being asked to come up with possible plans or solutions.
- Plan and review- after gathering possible solutions or plans, this phase is where the community chooses which plan or solution is best for them in reaching their goal.
- Implementation and evaluation- this last phase is where the chosen course of action or solution is being implemented. After the implementation, the outcome will be evaluated for the community to see if their decision is effective or not. The results of this evaluation can be used as a basis for them to better prepare for their upcoming activities.
Activities
At this point, you will be tasked to work both independently and in groups to complete assigned tasks by applying what you’ve learned and combining it with your creativity. Keep in mind that collaboration is key so be sure to work together, share your thoughts, and discover new ideas.
Conversational
Activity: Let’s Engage!
Instruction: The learners will be given 5 minutes to prepare