A study of correlation between participation in co-curricular activities and academic achievement of deaf and hard of hearing students inRawalpindi District

Abstract

The value of special education is being recognized by nations worldwide. Additionally, they view them as an integral member of society, just like everyone else. The national stream is being replenished by special education schools. The world treats exceptional persons with the same expectations and activities that it does regular people. For special learners, co-curricular activities and other leisure programs are also essential to the development of a healthy body and mind. For better development, our society's deaf special learners do require consistent and specialized attention. This study determines the athletic demands of the disabled community as well as the current sporting options available to them in District Rawalpindi, Punjab. This research used a survey-type methodology that was descriptive in character. Data was gathered using a self-created questionnaire. Deaf and hard-of-hearing pupils in the Rawalpindi area were given a questionnaire to complete in order to gauge their degree of participation in extracurricular activities and learn how they feel about the current facilities. The main findings of the research highlight that Different activities such as cricket, football, badminton, track events, drawing competitions and drama/acting were major co-curricular activities being organized at special education schools.  Furthermore most of the facilities such as play grounds, sports gears and trained staff were available to organize co-curricular activities. The students who participated in two to five extracurricular activities were high achievers, while those who participated in six or more activities were low achievers. Deaf and hard of hearing pupils who showed little interest in extracurricular activities were low achievers. Overall, the Rawalpindi region and Pakistan as a whole need a lot of work because there is a dearth of current provision in many areas.