Lesson 1

NSTP-CWTS/LTS CURRICULAR PROGRAM

OBJECTIVES:  CWTS/LTS Network Flowchart
Guidelines for the Establishment of
At the end of the lesson the students are the National Service Reserve Corps
expect to: (NSRC); and
 Gain knowledge on the provisions and  The NSTP-CWTS/LTS PROGRAM
policies of the Republic Act No.9163 Design Flowchart.
the NSTP Act of 2001;
The CWTS and LTS are two of the three
 Apply the NSTP Curricular program
components of the National Service Training
and other related in and off campus
Program. These are offered for two (2)
services and activities;
semesters as a three (3) unit subject for
 Explain the guidelines for National
CWTS/LTS-1 and CWTS/LT-2 respectively.
Service Reserve Corps(NSRC) with
These subjects are requirement for
prospect to its mission function and
baccalaureate degree for both male and
organization and
female students. The curricular program is
 Implement the NSTP Course Program
designed to encourage the youth to
based on the designed instructional
contribute in improving the general welfare
program for one semester coverage.
the quality of Filipino life. The students are
I. INTRODUCTION required to carry out projects and services
contributory to the general welfare and
The Civic Welfare Training betterment of life of community people as
(CWTS) and the Literacy Training Service embodied under the objectives and program
(LTS) of the National Service Training of instructions of the curricular program.
Program (NSTP) lesson include both lectures
and practicum. The lectures are usually held The students taking the CWTS and LTS
at the university lectures hall while the are expected to learn and acquire the values
and skills in community organization and
practicums are conducted at the adopted
development through Management,
target communities. The activities given Empowerment and Social Mobilization. The
during the practicum must be related to training program aims to develop and
community extension projects and services. improve oneself as a community leader and
implement of the Civic Welfare Programs and
Lesson 1 is an introductory lecture about; Services as mandated by the NSTP under the
republic Act No. 9163 and the Implementing
 The coverage of the syllabus NSTP the rules and regulations (IRR) of the
curricular program CWTS and LTS; Commission in Higher Education (CHED)
 Republic Act No. 9163 the NSTP Act of Department of National Defense (DND) and
Technical Education and Skills Development
2001;
Authority (TESDA).
 Implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) of the NSTP Act of 2001:
 members of the community or
II. A primer on the National Service
the enhancement of its
Training Program (NSTP) Act of
facilities, especially those
2001
devoted to improving health,
A. What is the National Service
education environment
Training Program law?
entrepreneurship, safety,
- The National Service
recreation and moral of the
Training Program (NSTP)
citizenry and other social
law or Republic Act 9163 is a
welfare services.
program aimed at enhancing
C. Who shall take the NSTP?
civic consciousness and
- All incoming freshmen
defense preparedness in the
students, male and female,
youth by developing the ethics
enrolled in any baccalaureate
of service and patriotism
and in at least two (2)-year
while undergoing training in
technical-vocational or
any of its three (3) program
associate courses, are
components, specifically
required to complete one (1)
designed to enhance the
NSTP component of their
youth’s active contribution to
choice as a graduation
the general welfare of
requirement.
Filipinos.
D. Since when has NSTP been
B. What are the program components
implemented?
of the NSTP?
- The NSTP has been
- First is the “Reserve Officers
implemented since the start of
Training Corps” (ROTC)
school year 2002-2003.
which is the designed to
E. How is the NSTP taken up?
provide military training to
- Each of the NSTP components
tertiary level students in order
is undertaken for an academic
to motivate, train, organize
period of two(2) semesters
and mobilize then for national
and is credited for three (3)
defense preparedness.
unit per semester with fifty-
- Second is the “Literacy
four (54) to ninety(90)
Training Service (LTS)”
training hours per semester.
which is designed to train the
F. What if I cannot take the NSTP
students to teach literacy and
during the regular semester?
numeracy skills to children
- A one summer program in lieu of
out of school youth and other
the two (2) semester program
segments of society in need of may be designed, formulated, and
their services. adopted by (DND), (CHED), and
- Third is the “Civic Welfare (TESDA), subject to the
Service (CWTS)” which refers capability of the school and the -
to activities contributory to Armed Force of the
the general welfare and the Philippines (AFP) to handle
betterment of life for the the same.
G. What if the NSTPP component of my J. What if a male student has
choice is not offered in my school? completed two (2) semesters of the
- Schools that do not meet the E-ROTC/NSP?
required number of students - He is deemed to have
in order to conduct a program complied with the NSTP
component or do not offer the requirement.
component chosen by their K. What if a male student has taken
students shall allow the only one (1) semester of Basic ROTC
students to cross enroll to or E-ROTC/NSP?
other schools, irrespective of - He shall take one more
whether that school is under semester of any of the NSTP
CHED or TESDA; and for the components to qualify for
ROTC, whether they are graduation.
managed by different AFB L. What will become NSTP graduates?
Branches of Service. - Graduates of the non-ROTC
- These students, however, shall components shall belong to
be subjected to the existing the National service Reserve
rules and regulations of their Corps (NSRC) which could be
school of origin and the tapped by the State for
accepting school. literacy and civic welfare
H. Are currently-enrolled students activities. Graduates of the
covered by the NSTP law? ROTC component shall from
- Male students currently part of the AFP Citizen Armed
enrolled but have not taken Force, subject to DND
any program component of requirements.
the previous Expanded ROTC M. How can a student continue to
(E-ROTC)/ National Service qualify for enlistment in the AFB
Program (NSP) are covered reserve force?
by the NSTP. - He/She may qualify for
I. Will a student who has completed enlistment in the AFB reserve
all his academic requirements force as long as he/she has
except ROTC by allowed to completed the two (2)
graduate? semesters of basic ROTC.
- A student who has completed N. How much fee will be charged for an
all his academic requirements NSTP component?
except for ROTC will be - No fees shall be collected for
allowed to graduate provided any of the NSTP components
that he is a certified candidate except basic tuition fees which
by the school on or before the should not be more than fifty
effectivity of the NSTP which (50%) percent of the charges
is on March 23, 2002. of the school per academic
unit.
 O. Are there any student incentives to determine if the trainings conducted are in
provided for by the NSTP? consonance with RA 9163.
- The following incentives are
to be provided to students
when they take up NSTP:
R. Is the NSTP available in all schools and
a. A program of assistance/incentives
universities?
for ROTC students from DND which
will be in accordance with existing All higher and technical – vocational
laws and regulations and subject to educational institutions offer at least one (1) of
the availability of funds: the NSTP components while State Universities
b. A team of school authorities, CHED and colleges offer the ROTC components and at
and TESDA which shall ensure that
least one other NSTP components. Private
health and accident group insurances
schools that have at least 350 student cadets
are provided to students enrolled in
offer the ROTC component through its
any of the NSTP components; and
Department of Military Science and Tactics
c. A special Scholarship Program for
(DMST)
qualified NSTP students which shall
be administered by CHED and TESDA
subject to the availability of funds.
lll. Guidelines for the Establishment of the
P. Who is responsible in supervising the NSTP National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)
to students?
A. Background
School authorities shall exercise academic and
administrative supervision over the design, Section 11 RA 9163or the National Service
formulation, adoption, and implementation of Training Program Act of 2001 specifically
different NSTP components in their respective provides for the creation of the National Service
schools. Reserve Corps (NSRC), composed of graduates
of the non – ROTC Components: the Civic
Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy
In the case of ROTC, the school authorities and Training Service (LTS). Members of this Corps
DND shall exercise joint supervision over its may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic
implementation. welfare activities, through the joint efforts of
DND, CHED, and TESDA.

B. The National Service Reserve Corps

Q. What lead agencies will monitor the (NSRC)
implementation of the NSTP? 1. Mission

CHED regional offices, TESDA provincial and To provide a trained and motivated manpower
district offices and DND – AFP through major pool that can be tapped by the State for civic
service reserve command and their ROTC units welfare, literacy, and other similar endeavors in
shall oversee and monitor the implementation the service of nation.
of the NSTP under their respective jurisdiction
 2. Functions
a) To assist in the disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and rehabilitation programs
b) To serve as an auxiliary to the Disaster Coordinating Council (DCC) response units
c) To assist in the promotion of civic welfare activities
d) To assist in the implementation of literacy programs
e) To assist in socioeconomic development
f) To assist in environmental protection
g) To perform other similar endeavors

3. Composition

The NSRC shall be composed of the graduates of CWTS and LTS components of the NSTP.

4. Organization

The NSRC is organized under the umbrella of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC). It shall
have a national, regional, provincial, and city/municipal level of organization parallel to the Disaster
Coordinating Council (DCC) structures at all levels. The DCC centers shall serve as the headquarters of
the NSRC at the respective level organization. Its National Center shall be based at the NDCC Disaster
Preparedness Center, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. A Secretariat at all levels shall be
organized and composed of representatives from CHED and TESDA.

5. Inter – Agency Relationship of the NSRC Concerned Agencies

NDCC (DND – OCD) CHED and TESDA

RDCC (DND – OCD RCs) CHEDOs and TESDA ROs

PDCC/MDCC HEIs and TESDA PO

CDCC/BDCC

TESDA School
 RDCC- REGIONAL DISASTER implementing agencies with the
COORDINATING COUNCIL result thereof;
5. Formulate specific guidelines for
PDCC- PROVINCIAL DISASTER the administration, training,
COORDINATING COUNCIL organization, development,
CDCC- CITY DISASTER COORDINATING maintenance, and utilization of the
COUNCIL NSRC members; and
6. Do related work.
MDCC- MUNICIPAL DISASTER B. CHED/TESDA
COORDINATING COUNCIL

BDCC- BARANGAY DISASTER 1) Central Office shall

COORDINATING COUMCIL
1.1 Provide Secretariat services for the NSRC;
CHEDRO- CHED REGIONAL OFFICE
1.2 Prepare consolidated national masterlists of
OCD- OFFICE OF CIVIC DEFENSE officially registered CWTS and LTS graduates per
school year;
TESDA RO- TESDA REGIONAL OFFICE
1.3 Submit official national masterlist of
TESDA PO- TESDA PROVINCIAL OFFICE registered NSRC members, with corresponding
HEI- HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION centrally-determined serial numbers to NDCC
through DND per school year;

1.4 Assist in the administration, training,

6. Duties and Responsibilities organization, development, maintenance, and
utilization of the NSRC members;
A. NDCC through DND shall
1. Shall as the lead agency in the 1.5 Coordinate with NDCC through DND
administration, training, regarding NSRC concerns and activities; and
organization, development,
maintenance, and utilization of the 1.6 Do related work.
NSRC members;
2. Maintain an official masterlist of 2) Regional Office shall
registered NSRC members,
2.1 Prepare consolidated regional list of CWTS
3. Coordinate with concerned
and LTS Graduates from HEIs and in the case of
agencies for the efficient and
TESDA from the Provincial Office of the schools,
proper administration, training,
for the submission to CHED/TESDA Central
organization, development,
Offices;
maintenance, and utilization of
NSRC members; 2.2 coordinates with RDCC (OCD RCs) on
4. Conduct performance assessment matters relative to NSRC concerns;
of NSRC members mobilized for the
purpose and furnish the three (3)
2.3 maintain a Directory of CWTS and LTS ANGELO T. REYES (Sgd.)
graduates for reference; ESTER ALBANO-GARCIA (Sgd.)

2.4 prepare report as may be required; and Secretary

Chairperson
2.5 do related work.
Dept. of National Defense
3) Higher Education Institution (HEI’s), Commission on Higher
TESDA Provincial Office and Schools education
shall

3.1 Prepare and submit a certified masterlist

with complete addresses and contact numbers ALCESTIS M. GUIANG (Sgd.)
of CWTS and LTS graduates to respective
Director General
Regional Offices. In the case of TESDA, the same
shall be submitted through its provincial offices; Technical Education and Skills

3.2 provide information on CWTS and LTS Development Authority

graduates as may be officially requested by the
authorized concerned agencies;

3.3 coordinate with PDCC/CDCC/MDCC/BDCC, IV. Course Program

as the case may be, on matters alternative to
The National Service Training Program
NSRC; and
(NSTP), Curricular Program for the Civic Welfare
3.4 do related work. Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training
Service (LTS).
4) NSRC Members shall
A. Course Description
4.1 report to the call of NSRC for training and
respond immediately for utilization in case of The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and
disasters/calamities and other relevant Literacy Training Service (LTS) of the National
socioeconomic service concerns as the needs Service Training Program (NSTP) are designed to
arise, through its Centers encourage the youth to contribute to the
(RDCC/PDCC/CDCC/MDCC/BDCC) nearest the improvement of the general welfare and the
member’s residence and/or workplace at the quality of life of Filipinos. These will require the
same time of the call; and students to carry out projects and activities
contributory to the general welfare and the
4.2 register at the said Center and get betterment of life of community members or
instructions/briefing for specific duties and the enhancement of its facilities, especially
responsibilities. those devoted to improving health, education,
safety, livelihood, environment,
entrepreneurship, recreation, moral, patriotism,
and nationalism of the citizenry, and other All incoming freshman student, male or female,
social welfare services. starting school year(SY) 2003-2004, enrolled in
baccalaureate are required to complete one (1)
The CWTS/LTS Curricular Program consist of NSTP component of their choice, as a
lectures and participatory discussions, team
graduation requirement.
building, and bonding activities that are
designed to highlight values and skills 2. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit
formation, especially that of teamwork,
leadership, communication and risk-taking in CWTS/LTS, as components of NSTP, shall be
the context of Community Organization and undertaken for two (2) semesters, credited for
Development, Management, Empowerment three (3) units per semester, for fifty – four (54)
and Social Mobalization. to ninety (90) training hours per semester/or
one (1) summer program in lieu of the two (2) –
B. Program Implementation semester program.
1. Coverage

C. Course Outline c. Apply the concepts learned and

1. Objectives design civic welfare projects/activities
to be implemented as a team in their
At the end of course, the students should be assigned community, barangay or
able to government agency;
d. Document team activities in their
a. Internalize virtues as the foundation of assigned barangay or government
leadership, and how it applies on an agency and provide a summary of
individual, team, and institutional lessons learned in carrying out the
levels vis-à-vis national development in CWTS/LTS projects and activities; and
the context of self - awareness and e. Generate an individual output on the
values integration and promotion CWTS/LTS experience, focusing on the
framework for understanding human core values learned. Students must
nature; present their individual output either
b. Interpret the basic concepts of in written or visual form.
Development Management and Social
Mobilization.
2. Program if Instruction

CWTS I

First Semester

Training Subjects/Activities Types of Instruction Venue No. of

Day and Activities Hrs.
1 1. Introduction and Class Orientation Lecture 4
Organization Hall

1.1 Orientation to the Discussion/

NSTP(RA 9163 and IRR) Team
1.2 CWTS/LTS Curricular Assignment
Program Offering as an
option in NSTP

2 Presentation/ Lecture 4
2. Self-Awareness and self – Discussion Hall
management
Concept
2.1 The Self – Management Mapping
Sequence
2.2 Levels of Self – Talk Reporting
2.3 Self-Assessment

3 3. Human person and Value Interactive Lecture 4

Development Discussion Hall

3.1 The Realities of the Human Discussion

Person
3.2 Components of Human
Person
3.3 Mission Possible Team

4 4. Value Development Lectures/ Lecture 4

Discussion Hall
4.1 Value Defined
4.2 Value Formation
4.3 Value Clarification and
Integration
4.4 Virtues: The Good Habit
5 5. Leaders and Leadership Getting to know the Adopted 6
Leaders Barangay
5.1 Foundation of Leadership
5.2 Qualities of Leaders Leaders’
 5.3 Characteristics of a Leader Organization
5.4 Leadership Style

6 6. Team Building for Seminar Adopted 8

Youth Organization Barangay
Grouping as Team
6.1 Team Development Lecture
6.2 Characteristics of Effective Team Hall
Team Discussion on Proposed
6.3 Effective Team Leaders Project
6.4 Effective Team Members

7 7. Decision – Making Lecture Lecture 4

Hall
7.1 Importance and kinds of Interactive Dicusssion
Decision – Making on Decision – Making
7.2 Approaches and Steps in (Participatory
Decision – Making Approach)
7.3 Involvement in Decision –
Making
7.4 Guides in Decision –
Making

8 8. Community Appraisal and Practicum on Adopted 6

Need Assessment Leadership, Team Barangay
Building, and Decision
– Making
9 9. Dimension of Development Reporting Team Lecture 4
Discussion Hall
9.1 Good Citizenship Value and Role Playing
Youth Moral Recovery for Interactive St
National Building Discussion Ground
9.2 Sports and Recreation Sports Practicum Field/Brgy.

10 10. Disaster Management, First Demonstration Field/Barangay. 6

Aid, and Emergency Safety
Measures Return Demo
Practicum
11 11. Community Health Care Reporting Lecture 4
Workshop Hall
 Home and Community Role Playing
Health Care
 Family Planning Vide
 Nutrition Education Presentation
 HIV, AIDS, and STD
Prevention
 Drug Abuse Prevention
 12 12. Community Extension Field Barangay
Activities

Implementation
Of Dimension
Of Development
12 Trng. TOTAL 54 hrs.
Day

3. Requirements

There are five basic requirements for the CWTS – 1:

1. Presentation/discussion/team building activities.

2. Project consultation with accreditation agencies
3. Project implementation and presentation
4. Recitations, assignments, and quizzes
5. Participation in community outreach extension projects/activities/services
4. Grading System
First Semester:

Attendance and Participation in Class Discussions 20%

Exam(s) 20%
Written Reports 15%
Community Building 25%
Team Presentation 20%

Total 100%
 V. NSTP-CWTS/LTS PROGRAM DESIGN

NSTP – CWTS/LTS

V–M-G

CWTS/LTS ( l ) CWTS/LTS ( ll )

E E
PROGRAM IMPLEMANTATIOPN
V F V F
DESIGNS
A E AE

L E LE

U D TEACHING/LEARNING UD

A B STRATEGIES AB

T A TA

I C
ACTION LEARNING OPTIONS IC

O K OK
(PARTICIPATORY APPROACHES)
N N

Lecturettes/L Experiential Field Project-Based Action

ecture Forum Learning Trip/Survey Learning Research

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY CIVIC
WELFARESERVICES IMPLEMENTATION

Program Assessment