Abstract
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.