The real reasons for joining a CCA could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- to gain admission into a desired secondary school (through the DSA),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- for purely pragmatic purposes (learning to play a musical instrument),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- to participate in national competitions, which can make CCAs just as competitive and stressful as academic subjects, and\/ or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- simply for the sake of having a CCA, especially if a student is deemed as not having enough skill to join a CCA that really interests them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some schools offer sports CCAs that have a school team and a recreational team, which ostensibly caters to students of varying levels. But if we\u2019re to be completely honest, that actually highlights the fact that students don\u2019t always join CCAs out of interest. They might join it for DSA or pragmatic purposes, and end up treating it like yet another academic subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If CCAs were joined because of interest, we\u2019d have some fairly colourful activities in school (rather than the usual sports, music and uniformed group). Here are some CCAs that would be genuinely interesting for students, and might very well be able to accomplish the stated objectives of CCAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. <\/strong>Music production<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost every student has some level of musical exposure and ability, since Music is a mandatory subject in school. And there are many musical CCAs that give students a chance to learn how to play a particular musical instrument to a high level of proficiency. This means that many young students actually have the ambition of becoming a singer or musician when they grow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what they don\u2019t know is how much work goes into actually recording songs and producing an album. This is where a music production CCA would be incredibly useful. Students will get to learn the technical skills behind producing an album, and it\u2019ll give them a more holistic view of the music industry (rather than seeing just the glamorous aspects).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"interesting](\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d2a02d_80fa3734bf414683bcd9175540395fdc~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_280,h_280,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/d2a02d_80fa3734bf414683bcd9175540395fdc~mv2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. <\/strong>Magic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning how to perform magic tricks and illusions requires multiple skills such as sleight of hand, performance artistry, misdirection, and public speaking. There\u2019s more to it than just picking up a book about magic \u2013 which is why a CCA that teaches students about all the different aspects of magic would be fascinating. It also requires some skilful use and knowledge of Science, which would help to enhance their learning, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"interesting](\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d2a02d_4236ba0bf70842189a53b738452aac24~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_280,h_280,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/d2a02d_4236ba0bf70842189a53b738452aac24~mv2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. <\/strong>Psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We might think of it as a tertiary-level subject, but the fact is that we all have to use psychology in everyday communications. It involves employing non-verbal communication, understanding personality types, and deciphering the actions of others. Students may learn this during their Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) classes, but a whole CCA devoted to understanding psychology would be engaging for students. It would add a new dimension to their interactions with others, as well as providing them with skills that would be useful in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"interesting](\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d2a02d_94469909cfd644eda322799618c6b8d2~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_314,h_280,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/d2a02d_94469909cfd644eda322799618c6b8d2~mv2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. <\/strong>Singapore cultural club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not that students don\u2019t learn about Singapore, but they usually learn about our country in such a dry and forced way that the fun is often drained out of it. Social Studies and CCE teach this to some extent, but there\u2019s rarely a passion for Singapore\u2019s culture the way there is for Japanese and Korean culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So a Singapore cultural club, one that allows students to explore Singapore\u2019s culture the way they would in a Japanese or Korean cultural club, would be an organic way to help develop a genuine interest in our country\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"interesting](\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d2a02d_affac13accfb40aca66600cda3625f06~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_155,h_280,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/d2a02d_affac13accfb40aca66600cda3625f06~mv2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. <\/strong>Game design and development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many schools already have computer programming as part of their syllabus, and some schools have it as a CCA, too. But students’ major objective of learning coding is probably \u2013 to create games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s more to creating computer and mobile games than just programming a series of instructions though. Achieving game balance, weaving a coherent narrative\/backstory, and maintaining level design are just some examples of the required skills that are separate from computer programming. A CCA that develops this skillset will not only codify what makes a game \u201cfun\u201d to students, but also nurture budding talents for Singapore\u2019s gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If these CCAs were more common and offered in more schools, we might very well see an uptake in passion and the love of learning. What other CCAs do you think students would be genuinely interested in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was written for and first published on <\/em>Yahoo Singapore\u2019s Grade Expectations<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We should Propose these Unforgettable CCAs What activities will help create experiences of unforgettable CCAs? According to the MOE website, \u201cstudents discover their interests and talents\u201d through Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). They are \u201can integral part of our students\u2019 holistic education\u201d. But if parents and students shared their personal experience of selecting CCAs, we would hear […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":227536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\n
According to the MOE website, \u201cstudents discover their interests and talents\u201d<\/a> through Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). They are \u201can integral part of our students\u2019 holistic education\u201d. But if parents and students shared their personal experience of selecting CCAs, we would hear that not all students joined their CCAs for interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The real reasons for joining a CCA could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- to gain admission into a desired secondary school (through the DSA),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- for purely pragmatic purposes (learning to play a musical instrument),<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- to participate in national competitions, which can make CCAs just as competitive and stressful as academic subjects, and\/ or<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- simply for the sake of having a CCA, especially if a student is deemed as not having enough skill to join a CCA that really interests them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some schools offer sports CCAs that have a school team and a recreational team, which ostensibly caters to students of varying levels. But if we\u2019re to be completely honest, that actually highlights the fact that students don\u2019t always join CCAs out of interest. They might join it for DSA or pragmatic purposes, and end up treating it like yet another academic subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If CCAs were joined because of interest, we\u2019d have some fairly colourful activities in school (rather than the usual sports, music and uniformed group). Here are some CCAs that would be genuinely interesting for students, and might very well be able to accomplish the stated objectives of CCAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"interesting](\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/d9e74e_e3cbb91b3d104894bc95f3a4e4bf0299~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_270,h_280,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto\/d9e74e_e3cbb91b3d104894bc95f3a4e4bf0299~mv2.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. <\/strong>Music production<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Almost every student has some level of musical exposure and ability, since Music is a mandatory subject in school. And there are many musical CCAs that give students a chance to learn how to play a particular musical instrument to a high level of proficiency. This means that many young students actually have the ambition of becoming a singer or musician when they grow up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what they don\u2019t know is how much work goes into actually recording songs and producing an album. This is where a music production CCA would be incredibly useful. Students will get to learn the technical skills behind producing an album, and it\u2019ll give them a more holistic view of the music industry (rather than seeing just the glamorous aspects).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. <\/strong>Magic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learning how to perform magic tricks and illusions requires multiple skills such as sleight of hand, performance artistry, misdirection, and public speaking. There\u2019s more to it than just picking up a book about magic \u2013 which is why a CCA that teaches students about all the different aspects of magic would be fascinating. It also requires some skilful use and knowledge of Science, which would help to enhance their learning, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. <\/strong>Psychology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We might think of it as a tertiary-level subject, but the fact is that we all have to use psychology in everyday communications. It involves employing non-verbal communication, understanding personality types, and deciphering the actions of others. Students may learn this during their Character & Citizenship Education (CCE) classes, but a whole CCA devoted to understanding psychology would be engaging for students. It would add a new dimension to their interactions with others, as well as providing them with skills that would be useful in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. <\/strong>Singapore cultural club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not that students don\u2019t learn about Singapore, but they usually learn about our country in such a dry and forced way that the fun is often drained out of it. Social Studies and CCE teach this to some extent, but there\u2019s rarely a passion for Singapore\u2019s culture the way there is for Japanese and Korean culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So a Singapore cultural club, one that allows students to explore Singapore\u2019s culture the way they would in a Japanese or Korean cultural club, would be an organic way to help develop a genuine interest in our country\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. <\/strong>Game design and development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many schools already have computer programming as part of their syllabus, and some schools have it as a CCA, too. But students' major objective of learning coding is probably \u2013 to create games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s more to creating computer and mobile games than just programming a series of instructions though. Achieving game balance, weaving a coherent narrative\/backstory, and maintaining level design are just some examples of the required skills that are separate from computer programming. A CCA that develops this skillset will not only codify what makes a game \u201cfun\u201d to students, but also nurture budding talents for Singapore\u2019s gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If these CCAs were more common and offered in more schools, we might very well see an uptake in passion and the love of learning. What other CCAs do you think students would be genuinely interested in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was written for and first published on <\/em>Yahoo Singapore\u2019s Grade Expectations<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nLike our <\/em>Facebook page<\/em><\/a> and <\/em>subscribe<\/em><\/a> to our newsletter to receive your regular dose of earth-shattering educational tips!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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