M.Ed. (Education Management) / Participation in extra-curricular activities ensures that pupils receive a balanced and comprehensive education. Involvement in sport and cultural activities definitely contributes to the formation of a positive self-concept and leadership development. Opportunities have to be created for scholars, by their coaches, to facilitate self-discovery whilst participating in sport and cultural activities. Extra-curricular activities also give rise to improved physical health, intellectual and spiri tual developmen t. It is essential for teachers to make certain sacrifices in order to enable scholars to achieve and develop in extra-curricular activities. In accordance with the policy of the organised teaching profession, a teacher is regarded as a professional person. Remuneration in exchange for a professional service comprises an all-inclusive package. Additional remuneration has never been recommended for teachers in respect of extracurricular activities as part of their broader job description. This rigid viewpoint is paradoxical if one bears in mind that teachers employed at schools for gifted children do,. in fact, receive additional remuneration for their involvement in these specialised'activities. As a result of rationalisation, larger classes make it more difficult for the teacher to participate in extra-curricular activities. Any sacrifices that are made by the teacher should be rewarded. Additional remuneration is also justified by the presence of the many risk factors that could be involved. Legal action could, for example, be instituted against a teacher who was guilty of negligence whilst coaching a particular activity. South Africa differs from many Western countries as far as the presentation of extra-curricular activities are concerned. These activities are usually supervised by teachers at the school. The teachers involved are expected to accept this additional responsibility without any extra remuneration.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:4380 |
| Date | 18 March 2014 |
| Creators | Van Coller, Mathys Johannes de Villiers |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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