The primary task of the school is to provide an average level of education. Whatever the curriculum, a student is required to obtain basic knowledge in subjects determined by the state. But the main goal of education is to bring up a harmonious member of society. Therefore, in addition to teaching, the school also performs educational and developmental functions. Experienced teachers know that achieving this goal is impossible without a combination of the educational process with a program of extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular activities have a number of features. It is conducted in a freer form than a lesson. Although his teacher leads (especially if it is extracurricular activities in primary school), students are given more independence. Outside of the lesson, children can show more creative activity and develop thinking, develop communication skills in a team and group work. The educational function in extracurricular activities plays a secondary role, even if the event is aimed at an in-depth study of a subject. Much more important when organizing extracurricular activities is the ability of schoolchildren to put into practice the theoretical knowledge gained in the lessons. This contributes to the development of interest in the studied subject. No less significant is broadening the horizons and raising the cultural level of schoolchildren, fostering a sense of respect for each other, for traditions and customs. It is these goals that are priority when preparing an extra-curricular event.
Depending on the goals and objectives set, the teacher selects the form in which the extra-curricular event is held, and determines its content. This can be a quiz, KVN, sports and intellectual competitions, costume production, tea drinking. The form of extracurricular activities provides great opportunities for attracting parents and other adults, for contact between students of different ages. Such a lesson can be held on vacation, in nature, on excursions.
A properly organized extra-curricular event becomes for students not an additional burden, but a welcome holiday, an opportunity to prove themselves. Such classes strengthen the team, help to form
leadership qualities and
communication skills among students
. The special emotional state that occurs in students in such classes, significantly increases the efficiency of their activities and improves the assimilation of knowledge. Therefore, for example, to consolidate particularly complex grammar rules, it makes sense to organize extra-curricular activities in the Russian language. Physics, chemistry, mathematics, history, geography, biology - any subject will seem easy and interesting to students with the right combination of
curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Subjects of additional classes do not always have to be directly related to training. They can be devoted to the study of the history of their city, a healthy lifestyle, and the observance of traffic rules. Often, an extra-curricular career guidance event plays a significant role in the choice of a profession by high school students. Both teachers and parents of schoolchildren should remember the power of the educational impact of extracurricular activities and pay attention to them no less than traditional lessons.