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Literacy Training Service (LTS)

The document discusses the Literacy Training Service (LTS) program in the Philippines which trains students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills. It aims to make education accessible to all citizens as outlined in the Philippine Constitution. The LTS program helps address community needs and strengthen democracy. It also discusses the role and purpose of education in developing students' potential and instilling values like patriotism, while being relevant to community needs.

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Literacy Training Service (LTS)

The document discusses the Literacy Training Service (LTS) program in the Philippines which trains students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills. It aims to make education accessible to all citizens as outlined in the Philippine Constitution. The LTS program helps address community needs and strengthen democracy. It also discusses the role and purpose of education in developing students' potential and instilling values like patriotism, while being relevant to community needs.

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LITERACY TRAINING SERVICE

(LTS)
Education has always been a cornerstone of the
Philippine Democracy. The 1987 Philippine
Constitution reiterates the importance of education
through the following provisions in Article XIV:
Section 1. The state shall protect and promote the right
of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.

Section 2. The state shall:


(4) Encourage non-formal, formal, and indigenous
learning systems, as well as self-learning, independent,
and out-of-school study programs particularly those
that respond to community needs.
Though the National Service Training Program (NSTP)
is generally formulated for the purposes of national
security and defense, its Literacy Training Service
(LTS) is a program designed to train students to
become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to
school children, out-of-school youth, and other
segments of the society in need of the service.
Students enrolled in LTS program not only help in
answering the needs of the community but also
strengthen the democratic fiber of the state.
The Role of Education
Education has been referred to as the process of
preparing man for the society. It is the way by which
society replenishes its work force for continuous
economic survival. But beyond economics, it is also
the role of education to ensure moral uprightness and
instill patriotism and nationalism in every student. The
following intends to guide NSTP students as they
realize their role and responsibilities as would-be
educators:
The Basic Aim of Education
Education is a continuous and creative process. Its aim is
to develop the capacities latent in human nature and to
coordinate every individual’s expression for the
enrichment and progress of society, by equipping
students with spiritual, moral, and material knowledge.
The Purpose of Education
The purpose of education for individuals both male and
female is to develop the powers and capacities latent
with them, so they may contribute their share to an
ever-advancing civilization.
The Relevance of Education
Universal education must be relevant to the true needs of
a community and contribute to the unification of
mankind. It must enable people to move in the
direction of their own choosing and help them
appreciate those universal qualities that distinguish the
entire human race.
True Education
True education releases capacities, develops analytical
abilities, builds confidence in oneself, develops will
power and goal setting competencies, and instills the
vision that will enable the student to become a self-
motivating agent of social change while serving the
best interests of the community.
Education to Realize Truth
Within this creative process of education, it is possible to
achieve an essential harmony between faith and reason
through an approach to education that encourages the
free investigation of all reality and trains the mind to
recognize truth, irrespective of its origin.
Education as an aid for self discovery
Education can lead to the discovery and perfection of
one’s capabilities and instill a commitment to serve the
best interests of the community and the world as a
whole.
Education as an instrument of change
Educated persons should understand their roles as
members of both the local community and the world
community and they must believe that their lives can
make a difference.
Education for Individual and Community
Growth
Education makes the child a collaborator both in his
growth and in the development of his community.
A well-educated community member is a determined yet
humble participant, who helps overcome conflict and
division thereby contributing to a spirit of unity and
collaboration.
Moral Education a Community
Responsibility
The dual responsibility of developing the child’s
character and stimulating his intellect belongs also the
community as a whole, including the father, the
mother, grandparents, and neighbors. Indeed, the
extended family an a close community may provide
the best environment for nurturing children.
Spiritual Approach to Moral Education
Awareness of the necessity to free people from religious
bigotry and fanaticism gives rise to a non-secretarian
yet spiritual approach to moral education.
Words and deeds supported by a Moral Force
When words and actions are not directed by a moral
force, scientific knowledge and technological know-
how lead us readily to misery as they do to prosperity
and happiness.
Education for Social Change
At certain moments in history, education must also act as
a powerful instrument for profound social
transformation.
Education for Individual and Social Growth
Education should be examined in the light of its
contribution to individual growth and be used to bring
fundamental structural changes in society, changes
which are necessary for the creation of a just, peaceful,
and harmonious environment.
Concern for Social Progress
Education should lead to an adequate understanding of
some of the concerns of programs of social progress,
such as health and sanitation, agriculture, crafts and
industry, at least in the local context.
Balance between culture and values
Commitment to the unity of mankind implies a balance
between the study of one’s own cultural heritage and
an exploration of the universal qualities that
distinguish the entire human race.
Cultivate Virtues and Skills
Human beings are inherently noble, one of the purposes
of education is to cultivate skills, virtues and qualities
that will enable individuals to contribute their share to
the building of an ever-advancing civilization.
Education as an Aid for Intellectual
Investigation
Some development of the individual’s capacity for
intellectual investigation as a distinguishing power of
the human mind and as an indispensable instrument for
successful community action is necessary on the
education process.
Excellence in Productive Skill
Education should provide for a reasonable degree of
excellence in at least one productive skills through
which individuals can experience the truth that work is
worship when performed in a spirit of service, and can
secure the means of existence with dignity and honour.
Dignity and Decision Making
Individuals should be skilled in the art of consultative
decision making and empowered with the sense of
their own dignity and worth.
Recognize Nobility and Capacities
This notion if the student as inherently noble, yet in need
of patient cultivation, implies that the teacher must be
a model of nobility, self-actualization and discipline.
Sound character is ultimately more important than
intellectual brilliance. The teacher must also see the
nobility and capacity in each student recognizing that a
lack of opportunity is different from a lack of capacity.

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