AVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
JOSHUA SAAVEDRA FAUSTINO
A Term Paper Proposal
Submitted to the Faculty of the
Mindanao State University at Naawan
Integrated Developmental School
In Partial Fulfilment for the
Requirements of the
Subject
English 4
March 2015
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background and rationale
Almost every high school offers some type of extracurricular activity, such as music, academic clubs, and sports. These activities offer opportunities for students to learn the values of teamwork, individual and group responsibility, physical strength and endurance, competition, diversity, and a sense of culture and community. Extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered part of a well-rounded education. Recent research suggests that participation in extracurricular activities may increase students' sense of engagement or attachment to their school, and thereby decrease the likelihood of school failure and dropping out (Finn, 1993).
There are many high schools out there today that provide a plethora of extracurricular activities. You can get involved with groups as a way to get support from other students with your background. A club or group also can be a great way to meet people who are different from you. Lots of youth programs bring people together with those who are different as a way to break down the barriers between people. Participating in extracurricular activities helps you in many ways. It looks good on college and job applications and shows admissions officers and employers you're well-rounded and responsible. The most basic reason for joining a club or team is that it gives you something better to do than staring at the wall, wandering the hall, or napping all afternoon. People who are involved and engaged are less likely to become addicted to bad
JOSHUA SAAVEDRA FAUSTINO
A Term Paper Proposal
Submitted to the Faculty of the
Mindanao State University at Naawan
Integrated Developmental School
In Partial Fulfilment for the
Requirements of the
Subject
English 4
March 2015
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background and rationale
Almost every high school offers some type of extracurricular activity, such as music, academic clubs, and sports. These activities offer opportunities for students to learn the values of teamwork, individual and group responsibility, physical strength and endurance, competition, diversity, and a sense of culture and community. Extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered part of a well-rounded education. Recent research suggests that participation in extracurricular activities may increase students' sense of engagement or attachment to their school, and thereby decrease the likelihood of school failure and dropping out (Finn, 1993).
There are many high schools out there today that provide a plethora of extracurricular activities. You can get involved with groups as a way to get support from other students with your background. A club or group also can be a great way to meet people who are different from you. Lots of youth programs bring people together with those who are different as a way to break down the barriers between people. Participating in extracurricular activities helps you in many ways. It looks good on college and job applications and shows admissions officers and employers you're well-rounded and responsible. The most basic reason for joining a club or team is that it gives you something better to do than staring at the wall, wandering the hall, or napping all afternoon. People who are involved and engaged are less likely to become addicted to bad