The potential of dual TVET system players in co-curricular activities: an approach from Malaysia

Previously known as extracurriculum, co-curricular activity is an extended activity of classroom-based learning or program which is located outside the educational curriculum. Co-curricular activity are essential in the development of a learner's potential in terms of nurturing national integration, helping to develop community and forming self-identity. A survey was conducted to identify the potential of dual technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system players and their perception towards the potential of co-curricular activity. The finding shows that the dual TVET system players do have high potential in enhancing the co-curricular activity. The evaluation was made through the co-curricular activity assessment from the four focused aspects that include the attendance, position held, involvement, and achievement. However, there is a significant difference from the perception of dual system trainers towards the potential of the players in co-curricular activities. It is arguable that trainers assume that the players have yet achieved to a satisfactory level in co-curricular activities and require improvement especially in the attendance and position held. As a whole, it is found to illustrate that co-curricular activities implementation had a direct impact on the dual system players' performances. Hence, the co-curricular administrator particularly needs to ensure that the implementation of such activities can help the players to maximize the benefit from the activities held.

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