A Study on Learner’s Psychology in Choosing Curricular Activities for Holistic Development Promoting Quality Education (SDG-4)

Abstract

Education is the process of nurturing young minds with knowledge, experience, and skills aiming to achieve the holistic development of the child. As the child is active and creative by nature, this research paper is trying to explore how efficiently curricular and cocurricular activities conducted in schools be used as a tool for the holistic development of the learner. The main objective of the study is to analyze choices of curricular and co-curricular activities for holistic development. For that purpose, the researcher conducted a descriptive study. The sample constitutes students in grade 7 (stage of later childhood) at schools in Delhi. The major finding of the study suggests that there is a significant difference in the choices of curricular and co-curricular activities among students. The majority of the students were inclined towards academic activities and very few students regularly participate in civic sense and community service activities. Differences in the level of participation in different activities need to be addressed and resolved for achieving sustainable development goals 4 (quality education) and holistic development of the child.