Discuss the different types of co-curricular activities.
Discuss the different types of co-curricular activities.
Discuss the types of co-curricular activities.
Classify co-curricular activities.
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Different types of co-curricular activities.
1. Physical activities:-
Physical activities in schools have two main objectives - (a) to make students aware of physical exercise and its benefits, and (b) to encourage students to participate in physical activities. For the purpose of conducting physical activities in schools, various sports (football, cricket, volleyball, kabaddi - etc.), yoga - etc. are organized. By participating in these physical activities, students develop positive ideas such as participation in team work, cooperative spirit, competitive mentality, discipline - etc.
2. Social Activities:-
Some co-curricular activities are conducted in schools through which students develop social awareness, socialization and social interaction, a spirit of cooperation, etc. Notable among these activities are - organizing blood donation camps, awareness camps about various diseases, collecting relief for people affected by natural disasters, etc.
3. Environmental Activities:-
It is the duty of every student to be aware of the environment and to dedicate oneself to the welfare of the environment. Therefore, special importance is given to the environment in conducting co-curricular activities along with the curriculum in schools. Notable among the co-curricular activities related to the environment are - conducting tree plantation programs, school cleanliness drives, keeping the classrooms clean, conducting plastic elimination programs, etc.
4. Literacy Programs:-
It is an essential duty of the state and the individual to make every person in the society literate. Through literacy programs, students are encouraged to bring the light of education to every person in the society. Making illiterate people in the local area aware of education, bringing children who are outside the school circle to the school - all these activities are assigned to the students.
5. Cooperative Programs: -
Various co-curricular activities are held in the school to develop a spirit of cooperation among the students. Notable among these activities are - various social service activities, keeping the school clean, various cultural programs, sports - etc. To make these activities successful, it is mandatory for students to have a cooperative relationship with each other. Students behave cooperatively to make all these activities successful.
6. Intellectual and Cognitive Activities: -
Along with the curriculum, co-curricular activities also help in the intellectual and cognitive development of the student. Notable among these educational activities are - organizing debates, quiz competitions, essay competitions, organizing discussion meetings on various topics - etc.
7. Creative activities: -
Creativity exists in every student. To encourage the creativity of students, various co-curricular activities are organized in schools. For example - school magazines, wall magazines, various types of handicrafts and work education, science exhibitions - etc.
8. Expressive activities: -
Some latent talent is hidden in every student. Students are given the opportunity to express themselves through various co-curricular activities. Notable among these expressive activities are - dance and music, acting, NCC, NSS, science exhibitions, handicraft exhibitions, various sports - etc.
9. Cultural activities: -
Education is the bearer and carrier of culture. Therefore, various programs are organized for cultural transmission among students. Notable among these cultural activities are - celebrating the foundation day of the school, celebrating the birthdays of various intellectuals, celebrating various national and international days, various cultural programs - etc.
10. Autonomous activities: -
The autonomous activities of students in the school mean - all the activities that the students themselves manage. Notable among these activities are - running various cooperative societies of the school, running the hostel, running various programs imposed by the school - etc.
11. Programs related to the elimination of superstitions: -
Superstitions are a curse of life. One of the main objectives of education is to build a superstitions free society. Therefore, it is necessary to form a superstition-free mentality in every student. For this purpose, various programs are organized in the school. For example - organizing awareness camps on all the issues on which various superstitions are prevalent in the society; such as - what to do if bitten by a dog, what to do in case of a patient who is possessed by a ghost - etc.
12. Activities related to the use of science and technology: -
In modern life, science and technology are closely related to human life. Therefore, every student is tried to be scientifically minded and the proper use of technology is taught. The co-curricular activities that are conducted in this regard are - computer classes in schools, reading through overhead projectors, use of the internet - etc.
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