ROLE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN STUDENTS’ EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND THEIR CHARACTER BUILDING: A TEACHERS PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Co-curricular and extracurricular activities pertain to outdoor programs conducted outside the conventional classroom setting. These activities, organized in group settings, play a pivotal role in enhancing students' learning experiences and bolstering overall academic performance. Recognizing the significance of co-curricular activities, a study titled "Role of Co-Curriculum Activities in Educational Performance and Character Building of Students from Teacher Perspective" was conducted in Shakargarh. To achieve the study's objectives, a questionnaire was prepared as the data collection instrument A total of 120 respondents were randomly selected from eight schools, with 15 respondents chosen randomly from each school. The collected data underwent analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings revealed that non-physical activities such as reading, Naats, and debates were ranked among the top three, while physical activities like cricket, handball, and football were identified as the top three physical activities. According to the study, co-curricular activities contribute to character building, enhance physical health, and positively impact the academic learning of students.