Beyond Academics: Co-Curricular Activities’ as a Catalyst for Developing 21st Century Social Emotional Learning Skills among Learners in School Education

Abstract

An overview of picture of education globe clearly indicates gradual expansion from academic excellence to en- compass   holistic development of student along with Social emotional learning skills (SEL) such as self aware- ness, emotional regulation, social skills etc. the need for development of these skills among school learners as the most important component of 21  century skills arises from demand of cultivation of leaner who can sustain in 
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multifaceted challenges. Moreover statistics indicates increased number of students facing behavioral problem as a result of which they are taking intolerable steps with themselves and playing with life of fellow mates. Researchers have indicated that by incorporating Co curricular activities miracles can be achieved in development of SEL Skills among school learners’ as they in the form of as sports, performing arts, debates, and community service, schools can create enriched environments that nurture emotional intelligence, collaboration, and resilience as a catalyst. With this view point action research was conducted by Teacher trainees of B.Ed. college affiliated to GGSIPU, Delhi in government and privates schools of East Delhi to analyze role of CCA activities to act as a catalyst for development of SEL skills among school learners’. Research tools such as observation schedule and FGD were used as a part of research. On the analysis of data it was revealed that by conduction of CCA activities in various forms we can developed SEL skills among students in school education which in turn enhanced their competencies for becoming self sustained individuals in their life.