HOW EFFICIENTLY MANAGED EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS SUPPORT STUDENTS’ SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS: A CASE STUDY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL SCHOOL IN JIZZAKH
Abstract
This study investigates the extent to which efficiently organised extracurricular activities enhance students’ social and emotional skills at the Presidential School in Jizzakh. The school provides a structured weekly schedule of diverse clubs—including drama, robotics, music, football, media, and IT—from Monday to Thursday, enabling students from Grades 5 to 11 to explore personal interests beyond academic learning. Qualitative observations and informal feedback from instructors indicate that participation in these clubs contributes significantly to improvements in communication, teamwork, self-confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The findings suggest that a well-coordinated extracurricular program, supported by residential learning conditions, plays a critical role in shaping holistic student development.
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extracurricular activities, social and emotional development, holistic education, teamwork, communication skills, self-confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills, residential schooling, student engagement, skill-based learning, co-curricular programs, youth development.How to Cite
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