2. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• 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

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. Development of Civic
Value
Educational Value
Psychological Value
Development of
Social Value
Cultural
Virtue
Physical Development
Value
Recreational Value

6. • 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. •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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. •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. •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. There are thirteen main kinds of co- curricular activities
1. Academic development activities
2. Aesthetic development activities
3. Cultural development activities
4. Emotional development activities
5. Leisure utilization activities
6. Literacy development activities
7. Moral development activities

18. CONT……
8. Physical development activities
9. Productive activities
10. Social development activities
11. Scientific development activities
12. Spiritual development activities
13. Multipurpose activities and projects

19.  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. Music
Dramatic
Exhibition
Decoration
Fancy dress
Flower festival
Painting, Drawing

21.  Social service
 Student’s council
 Youth parliament
 First aid

22. Camps
Speeches
Educational tours
Celebration of national and international day

23. Photography
Album making
Coin collecting
Stamp collecting
Educational tours

24. Debates
Magazines
Recitation
Book reading
Essay writing
Story writing
Library work

25.  Drama
 Social service
 Morning assembly
 Celebration of birthdays of great men

26. NCC
Yogic
Athletics
Wrestling
Swimming, Cycling
Indoor and outdoor games

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

28. •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

30. Yoga
Meditation
Visit to churches, mosques

31. Tree plantation
Adult education
Prize distribution
Scouting and girl guiding
Undertaking various projects