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Extracurricular or extra academic activity (EAA) are those that fall outside the
realm of the normal curriculum of school or university education, performed by
students. Extracurricular activities exist for all students.
Contents
1 Benefits of participation
2 Importance of diversity
3 Organization
4 Examples
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
Benefits of participation
A study conducted by surveying school-age students in the National Longitudinal
Study of Adolescent Health revealed that 70% of adolescents are involved in some
form of extracurricular activities.[1]
Other studies have shown being involved in extracurricular activities reduces the
likelihood of dropping out of school, likelihood of committing a criminal offense,
and leads to higher educational retainment and success and achievements in school
work,[2] not to mention that the greatest advantage of participating in at least
one of these activities is the decrease in anti-social behaviors and students
growing up to be more successful in communication and relationships.[3]
Importance of diversity
Diversity in clubs and extracurricular activities plays an important role in
adolescent lives and futures. Exposure to diverse groups can help promote
adolescents to become socially intelligent and responsible adults. However, being
immersed in diverse populations is not enough, as it is only beneficial if members
engage with each other.[8] More meaningful interactions with a diverse range of
peers allows people to acquire traits such as more socially responsible leadership
skills.[9] Furthermore, participating in ethnic clubs allowed minority groups to
feel more connected to their cultures and allowed others to gain knowledge and
understanding of other cultures.[10][11] This has two key benefits: first, minority
groups have a safe place to feel a sense of belonging to their cultural roots and
background, and second, people of differing ethnic backgrounds have an opportunity
to learn more about other cultures, thus becoming more culturally competent.
Correlational studies showed positive relationships with involvement in
ethnic/cultural clubs and intellectual and psychosocial development, multicultural
competence, interpersonal skills, and leadership.[12][13] Additionally, in school
settings, interracial friendships positively impacted the individuals involved and
the school culture as a whole.[14] This demonstrates the importance of implementing
multiculturalism into school environments, both academically and in extracurricular
activities. It is important to continue research on incorporating multiculturalism
and ethnic/cultural clubs into schools. Creating a multicultural competent
environment for diverse student populations allows them to engage with others,
openly discuss possible biases and stereotypes, and form meaningful intergroup
relationships. If this is implemented at a young age, it is more likely to carry
into adulthood, thus molding a more socially and culturally competent adult.[15]
Organization
Extracurricular activity can be self organised by the student or facilitated on the
student's behalf. For example, Extra Curricular Network Australia is such a
facilitator.
Examples
Some specific events are:
Notes
Annals of Inisfallen, entry AI639.3. There exist conflicting dates in other
annals. This date has been confirmed by Daniel P. McCarthy in his Chronology of the
Irish Annals, see Mc Carthy, Daniel P. (1998). "The Chronology of the Irish
Annals". Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. Royal Irish Academy. 98C: 203�255.
"William Grattan-Flood on "St. Carthage"". Newadvent.org. 11 January 1908.
Retrieved 14 May 2015.
The Roman Missal (Veritas 2011; ISBN 978-1-84730-297-7), p. 760
Johnston, "Munster, saints of (act. c.450�c.700)."
F�lire �engusso, ed. Stokes, pp. 86�7.
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Sources
�engus of Tallaght (1905). Stokes, Whitley, ed. The Martyrology of Oengus the
Culdee. Henry Bra