"Need of co-curricular activities inside the Law school"

“When I was a teenager, I began to settle into school because I'd discovered  the extracurricular activities that interested me”

                                                                                                              -Morgan Freeman

Co-curricular activities play a vital role in the schools as well as colleges. Apart from academics these activities are also necessary for every student to develop their personality for their bright future. Recently the importance of co-curricular activities has been increased. These activities enhance many development skills of the students.

                  “All work and no play, makes jack a dull boy”

Education is a broader concept through which a student learn a lot of things for his all round development which includes intellectual, physical, sensual, moral and social. These activities give an opportunity to develop a particular skill in that field. These activities must be compulsory in all the schools and colleges such as music, art and photography.

THE MAJOR BENEFITS OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN A STUDENT’S LIFE:

      OVERALL PERSONALITY

It enhances the overall personality of a student so that a student can face various phases in their life. It helps in getting social with the society and it also helps in getting internships from different firms.

·             SELF-CONFIDENCE

By participating in the co- curricular activities a student learn so many things in his life. These activities motivate the students to do participate in any of the filed so that they can increase their self-confidence and can increase their skills

DEVELOP SPECIALIZED SKILLS

These activities create a base for the students so that they can develop their skills in any particular field. Every person has its own interest. So these activities create a good platform for the students so that they can enhance their skills.

GREATER OPPORTUNITIES

     A student who participates in these types of activities is given more preference than those                   students who are not indulge in such things.

·              EXPOSURE TO NEW ACTIVITIES

    Participating in these activities a student exposes different things and from that he learn or decide         what to do for his future as well.

IMPORTANCE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Ø  Increases confidence.

Ø  They can learn how to work in a team.

Ø  It brings a positive change in the student.

Ø  It gives an opportunity to brighten their future.

Ø  All round personality is increased by these activities.

Ø  To make them physically active.

EDUCATIONAL VALUE

v These activities gives knowledge for education as well such as participation in debates, speech etc.

v The teaching in the classroom is based on theories whereas these activities give practical knowledge.

v The language can be improved by participating in group discussions, debates etc.

v Celebration of various functions in the schools or colleges the capacities of the students and enhance the leadership qualities.

      PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUE

v These activities meet the social demands of the students.

v These activities help in improving the personal behavior of a child and give a platform to think in the positive way.

    DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL VALUE

v Social co-operation is necessary.

v Some subjects are difficult to teach so that these activities help.

v Students learn how to work in a SOCIAL GROUP.

   DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIC VALUE

v There are various qualities which a student cannot learn in the classroom.

v From these activities students learn to take initiative for any work.

   PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT VALUE

v These activities increases the stamina level of a child and it also helps to increase the growth of a child.

   RECREATIONAL VALUE

v By indulging in these activities a student learn not to spend their useful time on useless things.

     CULTURAL VALUE

v Under this a student learns about their culture.

SCOPE OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ü  These activities have a wider scope as well as education.

ü  It gives a platform to secure his future professionally and socially.

ü  Gives a great source of developing student’s interest.

ü  Prepares a child to face different phases in life.\

ROLE OF TEACHER IN ORGANIZING CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ü  Teacher is a good planner.

ü  They should act as a good innovator for students so that they can also create ideas.

ü  Should give various opportunities to the students.

CONCLUSION

Co-curricular activities play a vital role in enhancing the child in different fields. By participating in these activities a student learn many things for brighten his future. These activities help in developing the overall growth. These activities should be a compulsory part in every schools or colleges whether it is a law college or a management college. Every student needs to be motivated in taking decisions for his future.

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