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Education is a pretty broad concept that surpasses the four walls of a classroom. The core aim of education is to foster the all-round development of a child. All round development essentially means intellectual, physical, moral, sensible, and social development. All around development can be achieved only through education.
Education plays a fundamental role in the making of a man and his development as a culturally well-developed social animal. To fulfill these objectives, there is a prime need to strike a balance between syllabus, curriculum, books, and also co-curricular activities beyond that.
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They complement the curricular activities and groom the students in the “Art of living and working together.” They are the true and practical experiences gained by students through their learning.
A Chinese proverb very aptly states, “Teach me, and I will forget. Show me, and I might remember. Involve me, and I will never forget.” To a very great extent, the theoretical knowledge is enhanced when a co-curricular activity related to the content taught, is organized. Intellectual development of the personality is achieved to a great extent, in the classroom itself. But, aesthetic development like character building, spiritual and moral values, physical growth, creativity, and many more are backed up by co-curricular activities only. It also professes coordination, adjustment, speech fluency, extempore, and debating skills amongst students. It teaches the students to stand up for their rights. Co-curricular activities render several values.
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Co-curricular activities are vital because even though they are not a part of the core curriculum, they play a very crucial role in giving young boys and girls the ability to mold their lives to become well-rounded people. The school activities have to be designed purposefully to give an apt mix of student participation in academics and also create a chance for all-round development.
Extracurricular activities are those activities that are not the components of an academic curriculum but an integral part of an educational environment. Extracurricular activities comprise sports, playing, painting, singing, debate, dance, acting & drama, music, social services, cultural activities, etc.
To develop the various facets of the personality of students; curricula must be supplemented with extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities help in the development of intellectual, emotional, and moral development.
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The main motto of extracurricular activities is personality development. These are the activities that encourage students to take up their studies in a healthy manner. All-round development as well as intellectual development is not the domain of curriculum, these characteristics can be judiciously fulfilled by co-curricular activities.
Nowadays, schools and colleges have been giving much more importance to extracurricular activities so that the hidden potential of students can be harnessed. Extracurricular activities help to develop creativity and artistic talents among students. Great educational thinkers such as Rousseau, Spencer, and Dewey advocated the importance of extracurricular activities among students to develop social relationships and intellectual intelligence.
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The role of Co-Curricular activities in a student’s life cannot be put into words easily. But let us understand some of the major benefits.
Overall development of Personality
It helps to enhance the all-round personality of the students to strongly face the turbulent road of the future. Experiences and appreciation gained through these activities assist students during internships and other sponsored programs.
Strengthened Self Confidence
The goal of co-curricular activities is to give better fitness to students and inculcate a sense of sportsmanship, competitive spirit, leadership, meticulousness, cooperation, team spirit, and team spirit. The hidden motive behind all this is to develop self-confidence and to learn to trust the team.
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Developed Specialized Skills
Co-curricular activities help hone the talents of young minds and allow them to develop their specialized skills. Competitions that are organized can create a competitive environment and help them work towards the objective of achieving a better society.
Improved Academic Performance
Studies have shown that students pursuing their hobbies achieved better results in their studies. Their academic performance goes way up north as they learn to balance their co-curricular activities with their academic pursuits. They also better understand how to manage their time efficiently and also increase their interest in their studies. Such activities like participation in debates, drama, music, sports, etc. help in achieving the bigger purpose of achieving better education.
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Greater Opportunities
In this competitive era, percentages act as game changers during admissions into various courses. Students pursuing any co-curricular activities of their choice are given preference over those who are not involved in any such things. These things make a major difference when students are considered for the most popular courses.
Sense of Responsibility
When students in their early teens are given some responsibility or a task to handle like first aid or for that matter managing the class painting board, their efficiency in handling such situations becomes much better. This fosters a sense of responsibility and accountability.
Strengthen Resume
Extracurricular activities on resumes put a positive notion before the interviewers. Insertion of extracurricular activities on your resume strengthens it. Important qualities such as leadership experience, singing, music, sports, writing skills, volunteer work, foreign language, etc. can be incorporated into extracurricular activities.