Evaluation of the Cebu Technological University – Moalboal Campus’ Paglambo Sa Kabatan-onan: World Vision Birthday Bounce Back Celebration Extension Project

Abstract

Evaluating the Cebu of Technological University – Moalboal Campus’ Paglambo Sa Kabatan-onan: World Vision Birthday Bounce Back Celebration Extension Project is essential in determining its impact on the community. This extension project encapsulates the different components such as the Financial Literacy (Savings), HIV/AIDS Awareness, Spiritual Nurture and Value Formation, and lastly, the Child Rights, Protection and Well-Being. There were 229 respondents who were randomly chosen to participate in the study. In the utilization of the university assessment questionnaire and validated evaluation instrument with a good Cronbach’s Alpha per component, the researchers elicited data for analysis to deduce significant insights in understanding the effect of the extension project. Triangulation Design Mixed Method was employed in this study with Descriptive Analysis in treating the data (numbers) and Basic Qualitative Analysis in interpreting the data(words). Results revealed that the extension project (3.64) with the components:  Financial Literacy (3.62), HIV/AIDS Awareness (3.59), Spiritual Nurture and Value Formation (3.63), and the Child Rights, Protection and Well-Being (3.70) exemplified a very positive response among the respondents. The overall comments concluded 3 themes such as (1) meaningful learning experiences, (2) engaging activities, and (3) grateful hearts for the experiences. It is recommended that this extension project may be sustained, have wider participation, and invite more stakeholders for its greater impact on the community.