Community Involment &

Extracurricular activity
 WHAT’S A COMMUNITY?
It is a social entity made of people or families who have the
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following characteristics:
• Live in the same geographical area • Share common goals or
problems • Share similar development aspirations • Have similar
interests or social network or relationship at local level • Have a
common leadership and tradition • Have common system of
communication • Share some resources-water, school, etc • Are
sociologically and psychologically linked.
 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION- Definition:

A process by which a community mobilizes its resources, initiates and

takes responsibility for its own development activities and share in

decision making for and implementation of all other development

programmes for the overall improvement of its health status.

 AIMS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

• The community develops self-reliance

• The community develops critical awareness
• The community develops problem solving
skills.
Benefits of Community Participation
• Promotes sense of belongingness.
• Better health and well-being.
• Set goals and improve skills.
• Gives purpose and sense of contribution.
• Adapt and develop new skills.
• Acceptance and recognition.
• Increases social networks.
• Enhances social support
Extra Curricular Activities
Extra curricular activities
.A range of activities organized outside of the regular
school day, curriculum or course intended to meet
learners' interests. These activities can help learners
become more involved in their school or community
and can help them to develop social and soft skills
and to promote wellbeing. These activities can
include athletics, sport, voluntary work, photography,
drama, music, etc. In some countries, this is also
referred to as ‘co-curricular activities’
Other names -Extra curricular
activities

• enrichment program
• academic enrichment program
• enrichment activities
• extension activities
• engagement program
• extracurricular program
 Types of Co-curricular activities

Different types of co-curricular activities for students are as

follows:
• Activities for Physical Development.
• Activities for Intellectual Development.
• Activities for Social Development.
• Activities for Psychomotor Development.
• Activities for Cultural Development.
• Picnics/Excursions/Tours.
Some common Extra-Curriculam activities:

Extracurricular activities include :

• sports,

• student government,

• community service,

• employment, arts, hobbies,

• and educational clubs .

Importance

By taking part you'll build long-lasting

friendships and connections, meet students
from different backgrounds, and gain
transferable skills such as communication,
teamwork, organisation, problem solving and
time management. It will also improve your
confidence.
Thank You