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Web Dictionary, 2018). In modern approaches of education, one way to emphasize the all-around
development of student is by allowing them to get involved in co-curricular activities, since education
comprises it.
In the United States of America, co-curricular refers to activities conducted on or off school
premises by clubs, associations, and organizations. Thus, co-curricular refers to activities, programs, and
learning experiences that complement, in some way, what students are learning in school, but typically
Even though the growth of co-curricular activities was not very fast at the beginning, as the time
passed by, educationist started to be recognized this as a source of enrichment and vitalization of the
school curriculum, mainly through the cultivation of hobbies, interests, etc. These activities are no longer
looked upon as extras but as an integral part of the school program (Klesse & D’Onofrio, 1994).
However, on some studies, there seems to be conflicting results on the actual effect of co-curricular
activities on the performance of students within their classroom. Researchers like Marsh & Kleitman
(2002) are in favor of students’ involvement on co-curricular activities because it affects student’s
performance positively while others like Larson & Kleiber (2000) reported the opposite. Some findings
regarding on the participation of students in this kind of activity and its relationship to the development
This paper therefore seeks to establish the effect of students’ involvement in co-curricular activities
on their classroom performances including the perception of Marinduque National High School students
Introduction
In education, government’s objective is to assure the quality of tertiary education and to ensure its
relevance to the needs and development of the community, and for that, education institutions arranged
co-curricular activities (CCA) for students (Education Bureau, 2010). Co-curricular activities are not new
to the modern curricular education syllabi. It can be traced into Indian ancient schools, gurukuls, and
religious places. In rest parts of the world, co-curricular programs were common in various ancient
Co-curriculum is a very important and essential part of an education system. It is the co-curriculum
aspect of the education that prepares and molds the student to be holistic (Abdul & Abdul, 2005).
Based on previous studies, some agreed that co-curricular activities (CCA) brings benefits to
students, such as higher academic achievement (Dumais, 2009), better social and competency skills
(Shernoff & Vandell, 2007) and youth development (Eccles et al., 2003) while others like Larson, R. &
In relation, there are two divergent viewpoints regarding on co-curricular activities: some are in
favor and some opposed (Nesan, 2009). One of the arguments in favor is that these activities prepare
learners practically for the future because they get used to working in teams, exercising leadership and
taking initiative. Nesan (2009) explains that the normal curriculum has limitations, with the result that
learners who only experienced rigidly academic study may not be able to apply theoretical knowledge in
practical situations. He adds that another benefit is that quite several activities have a strong physical (as
Learners must abandon their desks and face new challenges. Nesan (2009) further explains that
giving equal weights to co-curricular and formal academic activities within the school system can turn out
more versatile and well-balanced individuals who are more competent all round.
Another argument in favor of co-curricular activities is that every learner has a basic human right
to demand and receive a broad education. Learners have different aptitudes and should be given ample
opportunities for development before specializing in a specific field of interest. They need skills that will
equip them for family and leisure life too. The learner who prefers science should not have to give up
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music if that is also part of his/her interest range, and a learner who majors in social studies should not be
While in the opposite side, academic curriculum is much more important and must continue to be
given more status in schools than the co-curriculum. Obtaining recognized qualifications is more essential
than co-curricular activities. Higher education institutions place a greater importance on the curriculum
than on the co-curriculum when selecting students, and so do employers when recruiting workers. Society
does not require masters of many skills, but specialists in selected fields (Acquah & Anti Partey, 2014).
Also, a study of Broh (2002) found that “participation in some activities improves achievement,
while participation in others diminishes achievement”. And this was supported by Kimiko (2005), who
found out that participation in extra-curricular activities has a positive effect on classroom performance
In the field of research, there is still an on-going argument between different researchers regarding
This study will offer the Perception of Marinduque National High School students on the effect of
Specifically, the study will address and answer the following specific questions:
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of co-curricular activities on classroom performances
of students?
3. What are the impacts of co-curricular activities on classroom performances of students in terms
of:
b. academic achievement
c. social relationship
d. attendance
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In age where quest for improvement is insatiable and the inertia of change is rapid, educational
institutions face different challenges. Consequently, education carries a greater responsibility than ever
before. The modern education system recognizes that students come to school for all around and
harmonious development. These comprise to co-curricular and extra class educative experiences that was
From studies about co-curricular activities, there seems to be an opposing result for different
researchers. On some, it appears to have several advantages while on others, it seems that this type of
This study will provide useful data to describe the features of the recognized co-curricular
activities, and its effect towards student’s classroom performances from Marinduque National High
School as well as the perception of students regarding on the result. This will also offer some ideas and
basis for Government to have a better discussion and decision regarding on the effects of co-curricular
activities on students. Additionally, this study will present some basic but essential information for
students, parents and other person that is within the concern of the said type of activity. Moreover, a guide
for future researchers that will conduct a study that has a connection in the objectives and statement of the
research study.
This study will focus on the effect of recognized co-curricular activities in the classroom
performance of an engaged student from Marinduque National High School. Classroom performances
refers to the behavior and datas of a student within only the classroom or/and with a relation to it. However,
majority of results will mainly base on the provided datas by the school in a given period. While the
perception will only be based upon the insights of concerned students from Marinduque National High
Literature Study
Co-curricular activities are the integral part of educational system and CCA plays a vital role in
education for the all-round development of students (Kumar A. , 2004). In most previous studies, the word
equal standing for “all-round student” activities and academic curriculum. CCA can be conducted inside
or outside classrooms and can include joining activities organized by school clubs and associations and
recognized organizations (Kumar & Kumar, 2012). Feldman, Aper, & Meredith (2011) described CCA in
terms of sports, residence hall functions, clubs, organizations, and student managed work programs.
Bresciani (2005) described CCA in terms of workshops, retreats and field studies. Therefore, CCA is a
broad term and can encompass campus-wide activities, sports, arts, student clubs, departmental or program
Related Study
In research, there were several conducted studies that pertains to the effects of co-curricular
activities in students with specialization to a topic. This means that the evaluated results were all
independent to each other and the population involved were all broad.
Effects of CCA
Academic Achievement
attainment. Some studies have revealed that CCA have a positive impact on students’ academic
achievement and commitment (Acquah & Anti Partey, 2014). Activities also enhance students’
behavioral adjustment and social-emotional competencies, and academic aspirations and attitudes
which improve academic performance (Durlak et al., 2011). Students are more confident and try
harder and persist in the face of challenges (Aronson, 2002). A study by Hawkins (2010) indicated
that student activity organization officers earned a significantly higher-grade point average than
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regular members of the organizations, and student organization members earned a significantly
display at least a reasonable resemblance to the reality of conditions in the outside world where
they will have to study, live and work once they leave school. It seems justifiable to assume that a
enable learners to cope better with life in a society where people must change career several times
in the course of their working lives. Learners must, therefore, have a working acquaintance with a
Socialization
Participation in CCA, particularly sports, can build friendship, teamwork and social
support with teammates (Broh, 2002 ; Smoll & Smith, 2002) and reduce negative emotions such
as loneliness or boredom (Shernoff & Vandell, 2007). Joining CCA also facilitates socialization,
which can serve as a good platform for learning cultural norms, exploring roles, developing social
and emotional self-regulation (Reeves, 2008). Participating in CCA enhances social development,
provides opportunities to form friendships and develop social skills (Balyer & Gunduz, 2012).
Bonding to School
Some previous studies have showed that students’ involvement in CCA made it more likely
they will stay in school and improve retention rates. Participation in CCA is associated with
increasing college attendance and reducing absenteeism (Broh, 2002). Mahoney & Stattin (2000)
suggested that involvement in CCA may create a sense of belonging which contributes to higher
No matter the age, students can become frustrated if they are overworked with school,
friends, family and co-curricular activities. Older students sometimes juggle jobs as well. Students
need time to study, relax with peers and join family time. Anytime students struggle to find a
balance in life, parents should look at their co-curricular involvement. Students might also be
frustrated that they do not have time to grow their talents. If children put too much focus on a few,
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specific abilities, they might not develop into well-rounded people (Disadvantages of Co-
Can be stressful
Balancing schoolwork with co-curricular activities can be stressful for some students,
especially when an abundance of activities takes up valuable time they need to study or complete
homework. A student's involvement in co-curricular activities can put stress on the whole family
when parents must rush to shepherd kids to various tightly scheduled activities. Busy kids also
have less time to spend at home with their families, which can put a strain on familial relationships
Some families may find that co-curricular activities are very expensive. These activities
often require parents to purchase expensive equipment and uniforms. As we all know, nowadays
these uniforms are very costly. Imagine if there are four or five children in a family. How much
money do the parents have to fork out? In some cases, like those who are in the school band clubs,
students might be required to buy musical instruments which are very costly (Disadvantages of
Time consuming
Teenagers often struggle with time management, and some co-curricular activities demand
more time and energy than many students can handle. If you’re a student who needs a little longer
than your peers to finish your homework, an activity that takes up several hours every afternoon
after school may not leave you with enough time to get all your work done. An alternative might
be to get involved with clubs or activities that only meet once or twice a week or that only meet
For the issue of co-curricular activities, different studies with different results were conducted for
a matter of time. These several results above just exclaimed that this issue makes a great impact for the
In United States of America, they defined co-curricular as an activity that can be held on/off school
premises. Thus, activities that complement in some way what student learn within their classroom. While
for the researchers Kleese and D’Onfrio, they said that these activities were now part of the school program
which means that none school doesn’t comprises it. For support, Abdul stated that this is an essential part
of an educational system because this prepares and mold students to be a more productive one. Therefore,
these explained why co-curricular held a big issue, for all of these means that co-curricular plays a big
role in students’ efficiency as one and majority of the schools around the world eventually comprises it.
While for studies results, there is an opposing conclusion. Researchers such as Kleitman, Marsh,
Acquah, Anti Partey, Nesan, Broh Mahoney and others stated that this kind of activity can enhance the
performance of an involved student, not only for academic purposes but also for their way of living. On
the other hand, Larson, Kleiber, Lamborn and many other anonymous researchers conclude that this makes
Overall, co-curricular activities play a great impact for student. It can be positive or negative but
should still have an acceptable study to support or oppose the implementation of this.
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Conceptual Framework
The paradigm shows the perception of Marinduque National High School students towards the
effect of co-curricular activities on student’s classroom performances S.Y. 2018-2019. The arrows
The effect of co-curricular activities was divided into four classes; the attitude and behavior,
academic achievement, social relationship, and the attendance of an engaged student. This leads to the
perception of Marinduque National High School students regarding on the effects of activities.
Academic Achievement
Co-Curricular
Effect on the Classroom Perceptions
Activities Performance
Social Relationship
Attendance
Definition of terms
Academic Achievement – achievement of students who meet or exceed performance standards prescribed
Attendance – the action or state of going regularly to or being absent at classroom, or on school time
Attitude – refers to a person's mental view, regarding the way he/she thinks or feels about someone or
something
Behavior – implies the actions, moves, conduct or functions of an individual or group towards another
person
Classroom Performance – the extent to how student behave within the classroom, mainly about attitude
Co-curricular – activities, programs, or any kind of learning experiences that complement in some way
Perception – the way on how students think about or understand the effect of co-curricular activities
Students – Marinduque National High School students; those that is within the concern of co-curricular
Research Design
This quantitative explanatory study will examine the effect of co-curricular activities on student’s
classroom performance that will be the basis for the perceptions of students regarding on the result. The
study will use a secondary data for the datum of the effects of CCA provided by the class adviser of those
engaged students that were part of study’s sample. The study’s sample will be obtained by means of
stratified random sampling. This design was used because there was a bit large population under study.
This design was defined by Will Kenton as the division of a population into smaller groups known as
strata that is also called as proportional random sampling or quota random sampling.
Research Locale
The research study will be conducted at Marinduque National High School located at Isok I, Boac,
Marinduque. This school was selected for knowing the effect of co-curricular activities on student’s
classroom performances. The respondents will be given questionnaires for them to answer and the
researcher will have their student record to ensure the validity of the result’s study.
Figure 1
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Research Sample
Stratified random sampling was employed in sampling the students in the school. Firstly, a total
of six years high school in Marinduque National High School including the two senior high schools, and
this will be treated as stratas. Then from each year, four sections will be selected in a randomly manner
with a guide for junior years of – one section for special classes, one section for science classes, and two
sections for regular classes, while a pure randomly selection for senior years, but will still be guided with
a format of four sections/strands. Then in each section, maximum of five students that was involved in co-
curricular activities will be part of the study. Meaning that approximately one-hundred twenty (120)
students will be studied to. Those who participates in co-curricular activities from these selected sections
will be the study’s sample. This will also be used in identifying the perceptions of students, meaning that
they will also be provided a questionnaire that will supply information to have the result and contribute to
Research Instruments
The tools that will be used for data collection of the present study are the questionnaire and the
datum provided by students’ adviser or also called as the student’s record. The present study aimed at
finding the impact of co-curricular activities on the classroom performance of student; therefore, selection
of the tools was of great significance for the researcher. The researcher reached many sources and sites
and prepared the tool. This tool was found to be appropriate and statistically acceptable for studying the
relationship between classroom performance and co-curricular activities of students. In this study, the
questionnaire will serve as an additional information for the researcher to have the result but were mainly
designed to have the perception of the involved students. On the other hand, it is important for the
researcher to have the record of an involved student which is handled by their class adviser. This record
will serve as the polisher information for the study to have an accurate and more reliable results.
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To be able to cover the wide range of schools across the length and breadth of the students’
population in Marinduque National High School (MNHS), a considerable plan was needed. Before the
data collection, copies of an introductory letter from the researcher, were obtained and distributed to the
adviser of each class sections where in the study will be conducted. The introductory letter sought to
request for cooperation and create rapport between the teachers whose students served as respondents for
the study.
This study will cover in total of twenty-four (24) high school sections. The respondents that will
There were approximately 120 students that will be involved in the study. For the collection of the
data, the researcher will first release the introductory letter for all class advisers of sections that will be
choose. The purpose of the study will be clearly presented in the letter before the researcher proceed to
the next step. Then, the researcher will distribute approximately 5 questionnaires for each chosen section.
The results of the questionnaire will be tabulated in a manner that is convenient to average the
perceptions of all involved students. And so, as the school record of these students.
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Dear Students,
I would like to notify you about my study on the effects of co-curricular activities on student’s
classroom performances. In relation to this, the attached questionnaire will be essential to gather
information for my study. Please fill up the questionnaire and return it to me two days after you received.
Your response will be anonymous and will never be linked to you personally. Your participation will be
highly appreciated. Moreover, if you are interested to have a copy of the results’ study, please feel free to
notify me for I would gladly share it to you.
Yours truly,
Researcher
Adviser: ______________________________________________
Directions: The statements below refer to the perception of students regarding on the effect of co-
curricular activities on student’s classroom performances. Indicate your response (rate) by putting a check
mark in each respected box. Please be guided by the rating scale below.
5 4 3 2 1
I am aware of the co-curricular