Impact of Extra-curricular Activities on Students’ Academic Performance at Bhutanese HSS level: A Case of Orong Central School
Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · pp. 72–82 · Published 21 Oct 2021
10.9734/jesbs/2021/v34i1130368Abstract
The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of extracurricular activities on the academic performance and students’ assessment towards the extra-curricular activities at higher secondary school ( HSS) level. The sample consisted of 156 students from five different classes (IX-XII). The classes were selected randomly. The study used a mixed method approach. The quantitative component integrated was 24 items of 4 Likert scale survey questionnaires categorized under three themes. The qualitative component incorporated students’ assessment on impact of extracurricular activities in academic performance were collected through open-ended questions. Data form survey questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive analysis (means and standard deviation) and inferential t-test was use for analysis of hypothesis. The qualitative raw date was thematically analyzed (transcribed, coded and categorized). The findings of the study indicated that that student who participated in extra-curricular activities either in Games or sports activities have high academic performance as compared to those who did not participate. It is recommended that the school should give facilities and proper time to the participants of extra-curricular activities and ensure every student’s participation.
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