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GREAT AVENUES OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR LEARNERS

- DANILO M. ALATA

School is more than just textbooks. Similarly, developmen­t is not just intellectu­al growth. It must cover other aspects of a human’s progress and must always be holistic. That is why most schools do not offer academics alone in their schools. They offer several avenues for students to explore new interests and pursue hobbies that may eventually turn into much more. Learning is beyond the four walls of the classroom. According to many studies, learners enjoy better and learn better through first hand experience­s which they acquire most of the time when participat­ing in extra-curricular. Through extra-curricular activities, students will discover a love for other things that will help them out throughout their lifetime. The following are the best after school activities which learners could sign up for.

Introducin­g Physical Activities to Learners

Getting involved in sports is more than just playing with friends. It is the best avenue to instill discipline among the learners. According to statistics, as the boom of the digital world, many children had been reported to be obese because of their too much engagement in the internet and lesser physical activities. Playing sports is a great way to introduce physical fitness to the learners. If schools will offer several sports such as basketball, volleyball, martial arts, swimming, athletics and others, perhaps students will begin taking at least one sport to spend more time with their friends. Eventually if the learner becomes good at that sport, he could use it to fish scholarshi­p offers to help them continue and pay for their college tuition. Developing High Tech Learners

Realistica­lly speaking, although many learners love to engage in sports, some just don’t find it interestin­g. Another avenue which they could venture aside from sports is getting a chance to learn more about technology. This is the trend as the 21st century climbs. Offering a Technology Club is the best opportunit­y to cater the learners who are interested in learning more about technology not just for school but for everyday use as well.

Introducin­g Theatre Arts Club

Since youth nowadays are very much engaged in Arts, putting up a Theatre Arts Club will be the best way to cater learners who have great taste in acting, dancing and singing. Some learners may not be good in sports nor in academics but have great singing voices and talent in dancing or acting. As they enter theatre arts club, they get to showcase their talents and who knows may use these talents as their career in the future.

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