“The extra curricular activity in
which I was most engaged - debating - helped shape my interests in public
policy.” - Joseph E Stiglitz
Currently Indian educational
institutions emphasize more on curricular activities rather than on
extracurricular activities. In fact, education is complete only when both
curricular and curricular activities are equally accorded with importance. Classroom education, especially curricular
activities provide theoretical knowledge. Education empowers and enlightens
students by opening widow to the outside world. A person without education is
considered to be blind. At the same time, students must also focus on
extracurricular activities like playing games and sports, and organizing events
which build emotional intelligence and promote camaraderie and fraternity. They
also promote competitive spirit and help understand team dynamics. As a result,
students build leadership skills and abilities which are very much needed currently.
Hence, it is essential to blend curricular and extracurricular activities among
students to enable students to grow as well-rounded personalities.
Recently I was invited to attend a
college anniversary day. One of the students outlined the challenges he
encountered to organize the event with several setbacks, and finally bounced
back to normalcy. I appreciated his sincerity to acknowledge publicly and the
ability to bounce back with resilience and tenacity. I supported his views and
enlightened the students that nobody can become a crackshot unless he loses
some ammunition. Real leadership qualities can be learnt at the ground level,
and especially through failing, falling and bouncing back. Hence, students must
learn that things won’t work out the way they wanted but will happen the way
they are supposed to happen as there are certain aspects in the external
environment which are beyond human control. However, we can predict and prepare to some
extent, and be able to manage external threats to execute the tasks effectively
to accomplish our goals. To conclude, students must not only focus on their
curricular activities, they must also emphasize on extracurricular activities
as the curricular activities equip students with knowledge and the
extracurricular activities equip them with skills and abilities. There is need
for all students to possess knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in the
current competitive world.
“When I was a teenager, I began to
settle into school because I'd discovered the extracurricular activities that
interested me: music and theater.” - Morgan Freeman
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ReplyDeleteExtra-curricular activities help to develop the whole student.Students who are involved in extra-curricular pursuits tend to improve their academic grades as well. They learn useful new skills from their chosen activity, and in integrating these activities into their everyday school lives, they learn time management, critical thinking, teamwork and social skills.They develop life-long relationships with their peers and learn how to lead others. These skills will be beneficial in later life and in the workplace. A Well known school Dolphin School & Nursery In Hurst, Berkshire is having Activities, Clubs, Pre- & After School Care programs in there. They Boost the morale of the children with extra-curricular activities. Therefore its true education is incomplete without extracurricular activities.