Evaluation of Extra Curricular Activities in Secondary Schools

Abstract

One of the most important functions of schools is to shape individuals to be socially well developed, self- confident, capable of sharing experiences and knowledge, and to have good communication skills. In order for students to acquire these capabilities, curricula are supported by extra curricular activities in most countries of the world. Do extra curricular activities reach their intended outcomes in Turkey? The present study aims to reveal the current situation and to call attention to basic problems in high schools with respect to extra curricular activities. The sample of the study comprises of 458 senior high school students and 208 high school teachers who supervise extra curricular activities in Balikesir Province. The findings indicate that there are some problems in the development of extra curricular activities. Finally, some suggestions are made as to how to overcome these problems.