UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.
Dubinan East, Santiago City, 3311
Dear GStudents,
Greetings of Peace!
As part of our commitment to holistic formation and community
engagement, the College of Arts and Sciences has integrated the conduct of
service-learning across our programs effective academic year 2025-2026.
After your service-learning activity with our partner community, we kindly
request you to accomplish the attached Service-Learning Reflection
Tool. The tool aims to better understand your learning experiences and
gather insights for program improvement.
Your honest responses will help us assess how the activity contributed to
your academic growth, personal development, and community involvement.
Rest assured that all information will be treated with confidentiality and
used solely for academic and program development purposes.
Thank you for your active participation and continued dedication to the
University’s mission of Faith, Integrity, Reconciliation, Excellence, and
Solidarity.
The College of Arts and Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.
Dubinan East, Santiago City, 3311
SERVICE-LEARNING REFLECTION TOOL
PART I. PROFILE
Name: Program of Studies:
BANGLOY, JOHN EARVIN M. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL
ENGINEERING
Professor: Course (subject):
MA’AM ROCHELLE C. BAGAIN READING IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Service Learning:
DOCUMENTATION AND PROMOTION OF LOCAL HISTORY OF BALAMBAN
FESTIVAL, FOCUSING ON ITS ORIGIN, SYMBOLISM, AND SIGNIFICANCE.
Service-Learning Site: Recipients:
SANTIAGO MUNICIPAL CITY HALL LOCAL COMMUNITY OF SANTIAGO
CITY, STUDENTS AND VIEWERS
WHO WANTS TO LEARN ABOUT
LOCAL HISTORY ESPECIALLY
BALAMBAN FESTIVAL
PART II. SELF-ASSESSMENT
Instructions: Please rate the following statements based on your
experience. Use the scale below:
1 – Strongly Disagree / 2 – Disagree/ 3 – Agree/ 4 –Strongly
Agree
1
2 3 4
Statement SD
DA A SA
A
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.
Dubinan East, Santiago City, 3311
1. The service-learning activity helped me apply concepts
and theories from my graduate program.
2. I was able to contribute meaningfully to the needs of
the community/recipients
3. The activity enhanced my leadership, teamwork, and
problem-solving skills.
4. I gained a deeper understanding of community
engagement and development
5. The service-learning experience strengthened my
commitment to the values of Faith, Integrity,
Reconciliation, Excellence, and Solidarity.
6. The project provided opportunities for professional
growth relevant to my graduate program.
7. I am more motivated to integrate service and research
in my future practice.
PART III. REFLECTION QUESTIONS (OPEN-ENDED)
1. What specific knowledge or skill did you apply in the service-learning
project?
I applied my communication and facilitation skills, particularly in explaining
lessons clearly to elementary pupils. I also used basic instructional
planning, classroom management, and teamwork skills to support teachers
and ensure activities were appropriate for the learners’ level.
2. Describe one meaningful moment you experienced while serving at
San Vicente Elementary School.
One meaningful moment was seeing students actively participate and show
improvement after guidance. Their enthusiasm and appreciation, even for
small efforts, made the experience fulfilling and reminded me of the impact
of simple support in education.
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.
Dubinan East, Santiago City, 3311
3. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you address them?
A major challenge was adjusting to the varied learning abilities of the
pupils. I addressed this by being patient, simplifying explanations, and
coordinating with teachers to better understand how to approach each
learner effectively.
4. What new insights did you gain about education and community
partnership?
I realized that education is most effective when schools and communities
work together. Community involvement strengthens learning outcomes and
helps address limitations in resources, showing that education is a shared
responsibility.
5. How did this activity shape your values and professional outlook as a
graduate student?
The activity strengthened my sense of social responsibility and service. It
made me more aware that, as a graduate student and future professional, I
should use my knowledge not only for career growth but also for community
development.
6. What recommendations would you make to improve or sustain the
service-learning initiative?
I recommend continuous collaboration between the school and the
institution, proper orientation for volunteers, and regular follow-up
activities. Providing learning materials and long-term programs can help
sustain the initiative.
7. What is your biggest personal and professional takeaway from this
experience?
My biggest takeaway is the importance of empathy and service.
Professionally, I learned the value of applying knowledge in real-world
UNIVERSITY OF LA SALETTE, INC.
Dubinan East, Santiago City, 3311
settings, and personally, I realized that meaningful change starts with small
but sincere actions.