Co-curricular Programs

Co-curricular Programs A. Definition of Co-curricular Activities Co-curricular activities are activities that are intended to deepen and appreciate the subject matter that has been studied in intracurricular activities in the classroom. This activity can be done individually or in groups. In this case, it is important to note that repetition and overlapping between one subject and another should be avoided. In addition, it is also necessary to ensure that students do not "overdose" because all teachers give assignments at the same time, so that students bear a very heavy burden. Therefore, coordination and cooperation between teachers are necessary. Co-curricular activities are activities that are very close and support and assist intracurricular activities, usually carried out outside the intracurricular schedule with the intention that students better understand and deepen the material in the intracurricular, usually these activities are in the form of assignments or homework or other actions related to the intracurricular material that must be completed by students. B. Implementation of Co-curricular Activities In implementing co-curricular activities, there are things that must be considered, including: a) In giving co-curricular assignments, they should be clear and in accordance with the main topic or sub-topic being taught. b) In giving co-curricular assignments, a teacher should know the level of difficulty for students so that the tasks given to students are in accordance with their abilities and do not burden them physically or mentally. c) In assessing co-curricular assignments, they should be clear and fair according to the results of each student's abilities. d) In the function of giving co-curricular assignments, in addition to deepening students' knowledge, teachers should also be able to help determine report card grades with these co-curricular assignments. C. Functions and Principles of Ko and Extracurricular Activities 1. The function of coculikular and extracurricular activities a) Development, namely the function of extra -curricular activities to develop the ability and creativity of students in accordance with their potential, talents and interests. b) Social, namely the function of extra -curricular activities to develop the ability and sense of social responsibility of students c) Recreative, which is the function of extra -curricular activities to develop a relaxed, encouraging and fun atmosphere for students who support the development process. d) Career preparation, namely the function of extra -curricular activities to build student career readiness. 2. The principle of coculricular and extracurricular activities a) Individual, namely the principle of extra-curricular activities that are in accordance with the potential, talents and interests of each student. b) Choices, namely the principle of extra -curricular activities that are in accordance with the desires and followers of students. c) Active involvement, namely the principle of extra -curricular activities that require the participation of students in full. d) Fun, namely the principle of extra -curricular activities in entering and encouraging students. e) The work ethic, namely the principle of extra -curricular activities that build the enthusiasm of students to work well and successfully. f) Social benefits, the principle of extra -curricular activities carried out for the benefit of the community.