Effectiveness of Extracurricular Activities on Students’ Learning Process. Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Scientific Study , 2018 , 15 Pages

Didactics - Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of today's teaching and learning process. It allows learners to develop positive character traits. It demonstrates how to cultivate discipline, commitment, and self-discipline tenacity, self-control, and a healthy regard for the school environment. This study investigated the effectiveness of extracurricular activities on students’ learning process in public secondary schools in Sikonge District, Tabora Region, Tanzania. The specific objectives were to identify the extracurricular activities performed by students; and to evaluate infrastructural facilities of extracurricular activities in aiding the learning process.

The mixed approach research and a convergent parallel design were used in this study. The simple random and purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 100 respondents. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. Validity and reliability of the instruments were ensured through content validation and a test-retest reliability procedure-respectively. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS software while qualitative data was analyzed thematically.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Literature Review
  • Extracurricular Activities Performed by Students in Schools
  • The infrastructural facilities of extracurricular activities in aiding the learning process of students
  • Views on the Role of Extracurricular Activities on the Learning Process
  • The Attitudes of Students towards Extracurricular Activities on the Learning Process
• Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion and Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the effectiveness of extracurricular activities on students' learning processes in public secondary schools in Sikonge District, Tanzania. The main objective of this research is to evaluate how extracurricular activities contribute to students' learning processes, focusing on both the types of activities performed and the role of infrastructural facilities in supporting these activities.

• The impact of extracurricular activities on student learning processes.
• The types of extracurricular activities performed by students in public secondary schools.
• The availability and adequacy of infrastructural facilities for extracurricular activities.
• The perspectives of stakeholders, including teachers and students, on the role of extracurricular activities.
• The potential of extracurricular activities to enhance student development, including social skills, academic performance, and personal well-being.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the importance of extracurricular activities in the modern education system, emphasizing their role in developing positive character traits and fostering a healthy school environment. It also addresses the challenges and misconceptions surrounding extracurricular activities, highlighting their potential for promoting holistic student development.
• Literature Review: This chapter examines existing research on the types of extracurricular activities performed by students, the significance of infrastructural facilities, and the views of stakeholders on the role of these activities in the learning process. It draws on studies conducted in various countries, including America, India, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, and Myanmar.
• Methodology: This chapter outlines the research design, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and data analysis procedures employed in the study. It describes the mixed approach research design and the use of questionnaires and interviews to gather data. The chapter also addresses the validity and reliability of the research instruments.
• Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the findings of the study, focusing on the relationship between extracurricular activities and students' learning processes. It examines the types of extracurricular activities undertaken, the availability and adequacy of facilities, and the perspectives of stakeholders on the impact of these activities. The chapter also discusses the significance of the findings and their implications for education policy and practice.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this study are extracurricular activities, effectiveness, learning process, secondary schools, Sikonge District, Tanzania, infrastructural facilities, student development, and stakeholder perspectives.

• Authors: Prospery Mwila (Author), Said Maulid Lyoba (Author)
• Publication Year: 2018
• Pages: 15
• Catalog Number: V1250188
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346686664
• ISBN (Book): 9783346686671
• Language: English
• Tags: effectiveness, extracurricular, activities, students’, learning, process, public, secondary, schools, tanzania