Connecting Learning
with Exuberance
Ashim
Kumar Paul
One of the golden parts in our life is our time with a beloved academic
arena where we learn, apply and shape our skills and future goal. In academic
life, only academic curricula cannot ensure the growth and upbringing of a
student to be a moral, efficient and adroit man. In fact, it is after-school
programs and that can offer the students a safe and supervised haven and a
chance to learn new skills. These skills can be critical in helping youth develop
in positive ways and to avoid behaviour problems and conflict. Though parents
spend a lot of time encouraging their teens to study more and play less in the
pursuit of higher grades, the worth of extracurricular
activities cannot be undermined. Lots of importance are embedded in the
extra-curricular activities of which appeal cannot be ignored.
Learning Time
Management
One great benefit of being involved in extracurricular activities is
learning time management and prioritising things in their life. Briefly
speaking, participating in one
or more activities can teach a student how to manage school, homework, family
life, and their extra-curricular activities as well and learn the importance of
priorities and planning.
Meeting
Long Term Commitments
Students involved in extracurricular
activities can learn about long term commitment which is another excellent
benefit. Simply, when they attend a club or an activity, they commit themselves
to that activity for a certain period of time. If they fail to hold up to their
end of the deal, no doubt, they'll hear about it from their peers and perhaps
even teachers. It is highly essential to take on commitments and these
activities can help a student learn this important lesson.
Boosting
Self Esteem and self confidence
It is found that participating in extracurricular activities helps increase
the self esteem of the teens. There are many teens feeling themselves
worthless or t there is nothing they are really good at. Everyone wants to find
something that they are really good at, and extracurricular activities provide
them with a way that they can get involved in something and really shine,
giving their self esteem a boost. However, those who are not gifted
academically, the chance to excel in the arts or in sports, for example, can
make a huge difference in self-esteem. Moreover, when the teens learn new
skills and engage in social activities, more self-confidence grows within them.
In other words, learning cooperation, negotiation, and conflict resolution will
be a great opportunity for the students.
Teamwork and Respect
One of the most important life skills both in home life and at work is
teamwork. Different group activities involve children to work together to attain
a common goal and remove the focus from the individual to the team. Furthermore,
respect for coaches, teachers, leaders and their peers can also be developed
through group activities.
Building Solid Relationship Skills
Students while getting involved in
extracurricular activities can experience the benefit of developing solid
relationship dexterity. Therefore, learners need to get involved in social
activities and learn the way to discover a chance outside of school to accomplish
the innate attribution, while they are still being supervised by adults.
Getting Involved in Diverse Interests
Getting
involved in extracurricular activities also allows students to get involved in
diverse interests. It is important for the students to be very diverse in their
interests. These activities inspire them to explore various interests that they
may have.
There are lots of extra-curricular activities including photography, journalism and debate teach real-world skills that can yield lifetime interests and careers. More specifically, these activities can teach real-world skills that encourage life-long interests. They help the learners explore their physical, creative, and social potential. Moreover, they allow them to find out where their career or interests may lie.
Nourishing Creativity
Extracurricular activities can provide an outlet for creativity and analytic mind. Art or music are effective in promoting outside-the-box thinking. These lessons can open students up to have different creative experiences. On the other hand, other activities like sports and collecting can teach problem-solving skills. The best activities for the students are those that encourage their natural curiosity and interests.
