Advantages and Disadvantages of Joining Extracurricular Activities of Grade 12 HUMSS Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines

Abstract

This study is necessary to help determine whether the Extracurricular Activities (ECA) is academically beneficial or not for students when it comes to their class performances. There are students engaged in these extra-curricular activities but are neglecting their academic responsibilities, affecting their school grades. Extracurricular Activities help the students boost their talents and skills. It is hard to study while engaging in Extracurricular Activities at the same time. This study aimed to identify the advantages and disadvantages of joining extracurricular activities of Grade 12 students in Bestlink College of the Philippines. The researchers used the descriptive method as a research design to clearly describe the advantages and disadvantages of joining different extra-curricular activities to students. The instruments used were the survey and questionnaire to gather the data needed for this study. The researchers also used related literature and studies that help explain the topic. Stratified sampling was also used to select the respondents of this study. The gathered data of the researchers revealed the following results. The advantages of joining extracurricular activities are: students develop the personalities, skills, and talents that cannot be sustained in a conventional classroom setting. It also enhances their social abilities because of meeting different people. Being in a school varsity and winning a competition, for example, may also bring glory to the school. On the other hand, the disadvantages of joining extracurricular activities are the following: In terms of time management, the students engaged in ECA are mostly having difficulties managing their time, attending classes, and submitting subject requirements. These also affect their scores and grades. Joining extra-curricular activities develops the student's personality and boosts their self-confidence, skills, and talents. Differently, it hurts their classroom performances because of difficulties in time management. Students, school administrators, teachers, and parents all need to be aware of the effects of participation in extracurricular activities on the academic performance of students.