Impact Of Co-Curricular Activities On The Development Of Intellectually Disabled Children With Reference To Raipur District

Mrs Sheela Pillay; Dr. Shraddha Verma

doi:10.69980/redvet.v25i2.2197

Mrs Sheela Pillay
Dr. Shraddha Verma

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i2.2197

Keywords: Co-curricular activities; Intellectual disability; Cognitive development; Motor skills; Social-emotional development; Inclusive education; Raipur district

Abstract

The present experimental study investigates the impact of co-curricular activities on the holistic development of intellectually disabled children in Raipur district. A total of 60 children (30 experimental, 30 control) participated in a 12-week intervention program incorporating sports, music, arts, dramatics, and group games. Pre-test and post-test scores across cognitive, social, emotional, and motor domains were measured using standardized developmental assessment tools. Descriptive statistics, paired and independent t-tests, and one-way ANOVA with post-hoc analyses were employed to evaluate within- and between-group differences and domain-specific improvements. Results indicate significant gains in overall development for the experimental group compared to the control group, with the highest improvements observed in cognitive and motor domains, followed by social and emotional domains. ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences in domain-wise improvements, highlighting the differential impact of co-curricular engagement. These findings underscore the importance of structured co-curricular programs in promoting intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth among children with intellectual disabilities. The study has practical implications for inclusive education, providing evidence for educators, parents, and policymakers to integrate co-curricular activities as an essential component of special education curricula in resource-limited contexts like Raipur district.

Author Biographies

Mrs Sheela Pillay

Research scholar, Faculty of Education, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur [C.G.], India

Dr. Shraddha Verma

Dean-Faculty of Education, Faculty of Education, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur [C.G.], India,

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