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Sabtu, 20 April 2013

Effective after school activities




When there are so many activities on offer, and each one looks as good as



the next, how do you gauge the worth and effectiveness of these



activities? Sure, you want an activity that junior enjoys. But, we really



cannot afford to waste time on pleasure for pleasure's sake, do we? There



needs to be a grain of gold somewhere in there. Given below is a list of



characteristics that any good after school activity must possess.





Clarity in objectives and goals is the first important thing. What does



the course offer? How does it propose to achieve the results? How many



kids make up a batch? Ask questions. After all, when you are dishing out



the dough, you really need to understand what you are getting in return.





A good after school activity will provide lots of opportunities for the



young to increase their level of understanding of complex concepts. This



is true of recreational activities too. Learning to pitch a ball, or dance



to a tune - regardless of the activity involved, the child should be



encouraged to grapple with and conquer new concepts. This not only keeps



boredom at bay by challenging the child, but also builds up his



self-confidence. Development of academic, personal and social skills is



one of the prime aims of an after school activity. As the skills develop,



the child's self-esteem also increases.





After school activities are all about boosting a child's sense of



competence. Good and effective after school activities promotes the



resilience of youth and encourages them to grow stronger, be it mentally,



emotionally or physically.





Safety is one of the first requirements of an after school activity. The



staff should be qualified, adequate and alert. Never put your child in a



program where safety is a matter of accident instead of a matter of



priority. The staff should be friendly and should have a positive



relationship with the child. Therefore, the program should have



professional and trained staff that loves to interact with children. The



program should maintain a cooperative and supportive attitude and a



structured environment. Participation and collaboration as opposed to



competition and antagonism must be encouraged.





Some programs involve the children in planning activities and making



decisions. Adults often forget to get the opinion of their children. By



giving the children an opportunity to voice their opinion, programs become



fun activities that children are motivated to participate in. Young people



thrive when they are listened to, respected and allowed to contribute



their mite.





Routine evaluations are an important part of after school programs. If the



child does not benefit from a class, don't waste time being



over-optimistic. Try something new.





You are now ready to look for the perfect after school activity for your



child. But don't let us forget that having fun is also an important part



of growing up. The child deserves a few hours of pure delight. Remember,



all work and no play, ……


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