National Service Training Program (NSTP - CWTS 1)

Flashcards covering the NSTP components (ROTC, CWTS, LTS), the CWTS SERVICE dimensions, perspectives on nationalism vs. patriotism, and ways to express Filipino nationalism.

How did Claro M. Recto Jr. describe nationalism?

He stated that nationalism is nourished by a sense of history and that its essence is to know profoundly the past to be in complete openness and intimate communion with the thoughts, deeds, and noble lives of the men who made history.

How did Lord Acton contrast nationality and patriotism in the 19th century?

Lord Acton defined nationality as "our connection with the race" that is "merely natural or physical," while patriotism is the awareness of our moral duties to the political community.

How did Elie Kedourie contrast nationalism and patriotism in the 20th century?

Elie Kedourie presented nationalism as a full-fledged philosophical and political doctrine about nations as basic units of humanity, whereas patriotism is a mere sentiment of affection for one's country.

How did George Orwell distinguish between nationalism and patriotism?

Orwell stated that nationalism is aggressive and about power (wanting to acquire power and prestige for one's nation), while patriotism is defensive (a devotion to a particular place and way of life without wanting to impose it on others).

What are the three components of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?

ROTC (Reserve Officer's Training Corps), CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service), and LTS (Literacy Training Service).

What is Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)?

Refers to 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 of the citizenry.

Under what legal provisions is the Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) institutionalized, and what is its purpose?

ROTC is institutionalized under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077, designed to provide military training to motivate, train, organize, and mobilize students for national defense preparedness.

What is Literacy Training Service (LTS)?

Refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth, and other segments of society in need of their services.

What acronym represents the NSTP-CWTS dimensions of development?

SERVICE: Safety and Security, Education, Recreation, Values Formation and Moral Recovery, Industry and Entrepreneurship, Care for Health, and Environment.

What does the "Safety and Security" component of NSTP-CWTS involve?

Disaster preparedness during fire, earthquake, or other calamity needing immediate response from trained civilians during emergency situations, such as basic life saving seminars and fire drills.

What does the "Education" component of NSTP-CWTS involve?

Enhancement of institutional support materials and facilities for the community and school, such as providing basic literacy skills materials for pre-schoolers, alternative learning systems for out-of-school youths and adults, mathematics and science tutorials, and extended services of skilled students.

What activities are included in the "Recreation" component of NSTP-CWTS?

Sports fests, parlor games for street children, and painting activities that enrich youth's capacities to relate with one another in the community.

What is the focus of the "Values Formation and Moral Recovery" component of NSTP-CWTS?

The development of youth to be good leaders, responsible individuals imbued with good moral values, and active agents of development of the community.

What does the "Industry and Entrepreneurship" component of NSTP-CWTS include?

Programs and activities vital to economic growth, where CWTS students demonstrate technical skills in communities like meat processing, silkscreen making, and establishing small businesses.

What services are included in the "Care for Health" component of NSTP-CWTS?

Giving knowledge on medical-related fields and extending health services, including first-aid operation, vaccination, info dissemination, basic life saving seminars, health/nutrition technical assistance, and training youth to be first aid assistants.

What does the "Environment" component of NSTP-CWTS encompass?

Inculcating environmental awareness and its contribution to health and related fields, including management of waste, environmental protection, dissemination and application of technologies, and livelihood activities related to the environment.

What key ways to express Filipino nationalism are outlined in the lecture?

1. Respect the Philippine flag and value Filipino identity.
2. Be a productive citizen by being industrious and serving the people/nation.
3. Be aware of national issues and extend help to needy fellowmen, especially disaster victims.

Who authored the quote: "Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not"?

Ralph Waldo Emerson