Co-curricular activities

1. MANAGEMENT OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PRESENTED BY : NIDA NADEEM

2. These are the activities through which a learner explores ones abilities, develops the strengths and eradicates the shortcoming through informal guidance, observation and self assessment. The activities undertaken to strengthen the classroom learning as well as other activities both inside and outside the classroom to develop the personality of the child CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

3. IMPORTANCE AND SCOPE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

4. IMPORTANCE: This gives them confidence Students can learn team spirit Bring a positive change in the child Students will get a chance to sharpen their talent To develop the all-round personality of the students Co-curricular activities are to keep the students physically active

5. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES HAVE NUMBER OF VALUES Educational Value Cultural Virtue Recreational Value Physical Development Value Development of Civic Value Psychological Value Development of Social Value

6. Educational Value These activities have great "educational" potential All classroom teaching is theoretical Practical knowledge can be imparted through co-curricular activities Language and expression improves through debates Celebration of functions develops organizational capacities and leadership qualities in students

7. Psychological Value The activities as the name suggests meet the psychological needs of the students, mainly with reference to social demands of the pupils. They help in expressing personal behavior and provide a vehicle for creative thinking

8. Development of Social Value Social cooperation is recognized as one of the important demands of citizenship It is difficult to teach through school subjects like Languages, Mathematics or Social Sciences By participating in group activities, students learn good manners and develop a sense of cooperation Students learn to appreciate the relationship of an individual to the social group

9. Development of Civic Value Qualities like initiative and leadership are not always developed in a classroom On the playground, students get opportunities to develop leadership qualities like initiative, decision-making, judgment, tolerance etc. These qualities are required for a democratic society. Many girls and boys have little practice in controlling themselves and in directing their own affairs

10. Physical development Value Games , sports and athletics directly contribute to physical development of students, other co-curricular activities also indirectly contribute to it These activities provide a useful channel for the growth and development of the body

11. Recreational Value By providing and organizing various activities, opportunities can be provide to students , rather than to spend their spare time in undesirable activities e.g. movies, TV ,  idle talk etc.

12. Cultural Value Co-curricular activities are of tremendous value, as they help in providing opportunities for better understanding of our cultural heritage and traditions, for example, activities like dramatics, folk songs, dance, folk music, exhibitions and celebration of various religious and social festivals provide better knowledge and understanding of our culture

13. Scope of co-curricular activities The scope of co-curricular activities is wide due to a nearly inexhaustible list of interests Good platforms to secure the future both professionally and socially and promote leadership quality Co-curricular activities are a great source of developing student’s interest in studies, classroom and school routine It nurtures student’s ability in co-operation, co-ordination, organization and leads toward leadership These activities prepare a child for future challenges

14. ROLE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN STUDENT’S LIFE It enhances the inner confidence To make the students fit for the future time Enhance social interaction, healthy recreation, self-discipline Co-curricular activities are the true and practical experiences received by students Physical activities like running, football etc help not only in the physical fitness they also refresh the burdened mind

15. ROLE OF TEACHER IN ORGANIZING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Teacher must be a good planner The teacher should act as Innovator The teacher should give more and more opportunity to the child while performing co-curricular activities

16. BENEFITS OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Increase physical stamina Students can learn new things Betterment of communication skills Helps to develop the spirit of healthy competition Games and sports help to be fit and energetic to the child It enables the students to express themselves freely through debates

17. Types of co-curricular activities There are thirteen main kinds of co- curricular activities Academic development activities Aesthetic development activities Cultural development activities Emotional development activities Leisure utilization activities Literacy development activities Moral development activities

18. CONT…… 8. Physical development activities Productive activities Social development activities Scientific development activities Spiritual development activities Multipurpose activities and projects

19. Academic development activities Surveys Quizzes Projects Preparation of charts, models etc School magazines, essay writing, story writing etc. Subject clubs e.g. social science clubs, geographical clubs

20. Aesthetic development activities: Music Dramatic Exhibition Decoration Fancy dress Flower festival Painting, Drawing

21. Cultural development activities Social service Student’s council Youth parliament First aid

22. Emotional development activities Camps Speeches Educational tours Celebration of national and international day

23. Leisure utilization activities Photography Album making Coin collecting Stamp collecting Educational tours

24. Literacy development activities Debates Magazines Recitation Book reading Essay writing Story writing Library work

25. Moral development activities Drama Social service Morning assembly Celebration of birthdays of great men

26. Physical development activities NCC Yogic Athletics Wrestling Swimming, Cycling Indoor and outdoor games

27. Productive activities Clay work Toy making Soap making Book binding Leather work Cardboard work Kitchen gardening Manufacture of teaching aids

28. Social development activities Scouting Girl guiding Junior red cross School cleanliness Community service National service scheme

29. Field trips Science quiz Science fairs Science clubs Science models Spiritual development activities SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

30. SPIRTUAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Yoga Meditation Visit to churches, mosques

31. MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS Tree plantation Adult education Prize distribution Scouting and girl guiding Undertaking various projects