Extra Curricular in Indian Schools

Extra-curricular activities at a school or college are pursued along with the academic curriculum. But this is the definition, not convention.

Let us know more about the extra-curricular in Indian schools.

Introduction: Most of the parents in our country and even a few schools look at extra-curricular activities as a tick in the box. 

But things are altering slowly for the finer. Every parent and school is being considered to encourage and give importance to extra-curricular.

Importance of Extracurricular Activities:

• College Entrances: 

Extracurricular activities add personality to applications. They reveal that the student can enhance their coequals through their experiences.

• Leadership: 

Activities like Model United Nations, camping, and social work give students a platform to develop and show leadership skills. 

• Learning outside the classroom:

Many activities which are taught out not in a confined zone make students think out of the box. Skills that are learned outside the classroom can usually improve performance in the classroom.

• Relieving stress: 

Being a student, worried about homework and studies can be really stressful. Make them relieve stress by encouraging them to engage in various extra-curricular activities.

• Self-confidence:

Self-confidence comes with skill, and focusing on varied skills at an early stage can be a huge boost for your child’s self-confidence.

• Social interaction:

Extracurricular activities help children interact with peers. Children understand the importance of teamwork. 

Types of Extracurricular Activities in Indian schools:

Extracurricular activities will help children develop their intellect in many ways. The extracurricular activities in Indian schools are categorized as follows.

• Musical-rhythmic:

1. Classes for an instrument such as guitar, drums, or even the violin
2. Choirs — community or religious
3. Marching bands
4. Singing lessons

• Visual-spatial: 

1. Drawing and painting classes
2. Animation
3. Fashion design
4. Graphic design
5. Photography

• Verbal-linguistic: 

1. Journalism or media clubs
2. Language clubs or classes
3. Storytelling sessions
4. Poetry clubs, classes, or workshops
5. Creative writing classes or clubs

• Logical-mathematical:

1. Clubs for math
2. Clubs for the sciences
3. Engineering clubs
4. Electronics clubs
5. Economics clubs
6. Web design/coding clubs or classes

• Bodily-kinesthetic:

1. Acting classes
2. Choreography or dance clubs/classes
3. Gymnastics
4. Sports 
5. Martial arts classes
6. Ballet

• Interpersonal: 

1. Community service 
2. MUN (Model United Nations)
3. Social sciences clubs (Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
4. Student Council

• Intrapersonal: 

1. Psychology Club
2. Yoga classes
3. Meditation

• Naturalistic: 

1. Working at animal shelters
2. Gardening
3. Environmental Club