Parents' Guide 2019/2020 - James Cook University Singapore
Co curricular activities
1. A PRESENTATION BY
CLASS 8TH C
METHODS OF ACCESSINg CURRICULAR
&
CO - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
IN
INDIA,CHINA,EGYPT,AUSTRALIA &UK
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3. WHAT IS EDUCATION?
Education is the key for the success of any
country and the betterment of any individual.
There are different approaches towards
education and it depends on the culture and
mindset of different races.
More precisely, there is a difference between
the approaches as far as education is
concerned in the western countries and in
India.
In fact, there are clear cut differences in the
objective of education in both sides.
4. The foreign students take education more like a
learning process.
They opt for the line they are fascinated with
and go only for that course and line of career.
In this procedure, they likely wait for the right
kind of job and don't really consider time as an
obstruction.
The objective of education in India is more
concerned with getting a high salaried job,
overseas chances, better marriage prospects and
increased status in society.
5. Analysts have also said that the difference is like hell and heaven
when it comes to competition, aptitude and the job markets in
both zones.
Abroad the things are more relaxed due to the lesser
population, more streamlined procedure and lack of unfair
means, things are quite different when we talk about India.
Money becomes the root cause because the higher courses are
very expensive and can be taken only on an education loan.
So, it is more about circumstances than choices for many students.
There are many people in India who are not financially sound so
they choose their courses according to their affordability.
6. Co-curricular
•Co-curricular activities or extra curricular activities are those
activities that fall outside the academic curriculum meant for
the recreation of students.
•These activities are considered as an important part of
education at all levels.
•Are generally carried out to improve the quality of education
and making students better citizens. Most of the schools and
colleges around the world facilitate these activities to deliver
high quality education and shaping the future of young
children.
•Co-curricular activities has been made compulsory in many
educational set-ups while it is optional in others. These involve
activities like :- Sports, Astronomy, Arts, Debates and many
others.
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India
It has been believed that students who participate in
various extra-curricular activities during their
academics perform much better in their job and
personal life.
Being only intelligent in academics would not going to
help in this tough world, one should have equal
participation in other fields as well.
Co-curricular activities, thus play an important role in
the overall development of an individual.
9. However there is another side of the story.
Many parents believe that making co-
curricular activities an important part of
curriculum is not right as it's not necessary
that everyone has an equal interest in each
activity.
As everyone has a different interest, you
can't force everyone to take part in those
programs which they don't like.
Other than that, as both academics and co-
curricular activities seem equally
demanding, students find it difficult to
perform well in both of them.
According to parents, if these activities are
voluntary, they prove beneficial.
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13. Australia
Australia is famed for its outdoor lifestyle, and
we make full use of the unique environment that
surrounds us in our Outdoor Education
Program.
Students develop survival and leisure skills both
during the program and at year level camps
where activities include canoeing, orienteering
and surfing.
Association of Victoria State Wide competition
Parade
Students participate at every level and perform
in six debates over several months.
14. Education in Australia
is primarily the responsibility of the state.
Each state or territory government provides
funding and regulates the public and private
schools within its governing area.
The federal government helps fund the
public universities, but is not involved in
setting curriculum.
Generally, education in Australia follows the
three-tier model which includes primary
education (primary schools), followed by
secondary education (secondary schools/high
schools) and tertiary education (universities
and/or TAFE colleges).
15. The annual debate with the
Catholic Ladies College is
always thought provoking
and lively, while the Legacy
Public Speaking Competition
always has at least one
speaker from the College.
Our boys display the “powers
of communication” at
competition level and our
recent successes include:
16. Representation in the VCAA
Public Speaking Competition and
the Legacy Public Speaking
Competition. The DAV season has
just come to its end with five
debates and the C grade team
and the D grade team will be in
the Finals soon.
17. China, officially the peoples (republic of china) is
the worlds most popular country with the
population of over 1.3 billion. Covering
approximately 9.6 million sq. km, the east Asian
state is the worlds second largest country by land
area, and the third largest in total area.
18. To ensure every Chinese kid is physically active and fit, PE lessons
are planned to be fun and robust where pupils learn knowledge,
attitude and skills as fundamental as throwing and catching as well
as various folk dances and games concepts. Besides learning skills to
master the fundamental movements, dance and rhythm, pupils learn
to live and demonstrate the values such as fair play, sportsmanship,
teamwork and consideration for others as they play, dance, exercise
and interact with their classmates.
19. PE indeed plays an important role in the overall holistic
development of the pupils and paves the way to inspire and lead the
pupils to live a healthy and active lifestyle throughout their life.
CCAs are an integral part of the holistic, well-rounded education
that MOE seeks to provide for students. CCAs help to nurture in
students qualities like resilience, tenacity, confidence and
perseverance, which, in turn, develop strength of character that will
enable them to better adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing
world”, Ministry of Education. Pupils are offered enrichment classes
such as badminton, table tennis, choir, Chinese Orchestra, just to
name a few.
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21. EGYPT
The Egypt schools believe that student involvement
in co-curricular activities is a vital part of
education and that participation in a well
organized and diverse program of activities
under the direction of qualified sponsors and
advisors provides students with opportunities to
learn critical lessons. The schools are designed to
enhance and complement the academic program
and our students are encouraged to achieve a
manageable balance of co-curricular and
academics.
22. With the goal of providing an opportunity for as many
students as possible, choices in the High School
range from Musicals to the Astronomy Club and from
Model United Nations (MUN) to Student
Government. In the Elementary School, students
have a Varity of after-school activities by choice and
this year, the Middle school has introduced a
“no-cuts” athletic program.
23. United Kingdom
UK schools aim to provide an excellent all-round
education so that every pupil can achieve their
full potential academically and socially . They do
not believe that raw results alone show the true
measure of a school. It is far more important that
each individual achieves his or her very best .
They take greater pride therefore from our
position as one of the top schools in the country
in enhancing the performance of our students.
24. A truly excellent education is about much more
than academic achievement alone: it is also
about developing a passion for learning,
capacity for independent thinking, moral
values, self-confidence without arrogance, and
a broad range of interests that extend beyond
the confines of the classroom. In short, it is
developing the whole person, to ensure that
each pupil leaves here ready for the
challenges that lie ahead. It is an education
for life.
26. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EDUCATION
SYSTEM OF UK AND INDIA
There is a large difference between the education system in
India and in the UK. The student-teacher relationship is
far simpler and strong in a country like UK as opposed
to India. The technology and the resources
available, especially for a subject like Drama, are
extensive in the UK. The freedom given and the
independent study time available where the student is
not cramped with university obligations is also taken into
consideration.
27. Apart from a stimulating academic experience,
the University provides a range of student
support facilities that are very helpful for a
new arrival to the city. From the practical
necessities of accommodation and
healthcare to socials and sports facilities, the
university offices take care to address
various student needs.
28. The 'studying' atmosphere is totally different, you
are more at ease to work at your own pace and a
lot or rather everything depends on the effort
you put in to your work. The teaching style and
methodology are designed in a way that it
provokes the practicality and the research ability
of an individual. Over all, UK has a better
education system compared to INDIA.
30. STUDYING IN INDIA
Protected and Supportive Environment
Children have protected and supportive
environment from parents till the time of
completing graduation and gaining
employment
Employment on Completion
Children get to start earning on gaining
employment on completion of studies and
learn the applied job oriented skills quiet late
31. Lack of Opportunity to Socialize
Being close to the family – do not give an
opportunity to socialize and get to meet
different people and culture
Lack of Employable Skills
Fresh graduates find difficulty in getting a
professional employment due to lack of
employable skills
Learning based on Academic Knowledge
Learning in India – basically develops only the
academic knowledge of the Child
32. Confident and Independent
Children have a higher level of freedom and
discretion to decide from an early age. So they
learn quickly to be confident and independent
Independent Thinking
Children are encouraged to work on their own
and have independent thinking and learn
practical applied job oriented skills very early
33. Opportunity to Socialize
Gives a lot of opportunity to get to know people
from different Multicultural societies and
Countries – that helps to improve interpersonal
people handling skills and communication skills
Gain of Practical Knowledge
Qualifications have high employability throughout
the world with the practical knowledge and
employable skills
Learning based on Practical Knowledge
Learning abroad – Children develop overall skills
like academic, practical job skills and independent
thought and learn to respect the Services
available
