The Impact of Extracurricular Educational Activities on the Development of Leadership Skills, the Enhancement of Self-Confidence, and the Promotion of Social Values among Arab High School Students in the Negev Region
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Extracurricular Educational Activities, leadership Skills, Self-Confidence, Social Values, Negev RegionAbstract
This study aims to examine the impact of extracurricular educational activities on the development of leadership skills, the enhancement of self-confidence, and the promotion of social values among Arab high school students in the Negev region. The study employed the descriptive survey method, and a questionnaire was developed and validated in terms of reliability and validity. The instrument consisted of 43 items distributed across three main dimensions: leadership skills, self-confidence, and social values. The questionnaire was administered in electronic form. The study sample comprised 110 participants. The findings indicated that the impact of extracurricular educational activities on the development of leadership skills, the enhancement of self-confidence, and the promotion of social values among Arab high school students in the Negev was high overall. Furthermore, the results revealed no statistically significant differences in participants’ responses regarding the impact of extracurricular activities across the study variables (job title, gender, academic qualification, and years of experience). The study recommended strengthening support for extracurricular activities, given their importance as an effective tool for fostering leadership skills, self-confidence, and social values. It further emphasized the allocation of both material and human resources, as well as dedicating appropriate time within the school schedule.
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