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Beyond textbooks: Scouting as a pathway to responsible school citizenship (An empirical study of behavioural, leadership, and educational outcomes in government schools of Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh)
Authors
Rajneesh Rangra
Abstract
This research paper presents an empirical investigation into the
behavioural and educational impact of Scouting on school life, with particular
reference to the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. The study examines the
relevance, implementation, and effectiveness of scouting activities in
fostering holistic student development, emphasizing leadership, discipline,
self-reliance, service orientation, and responsible citizenship. Adopting a
mixed-method research design, data were collected from five Government Senior
Secondary Schools through questionnaires, interviews, and direct observation
(online-offline) involving 100 Scout students, 10 Scout Masters, and 5 school
principals. The findings reveal significant improvement in students’
decision-making ability, leadership skills, social participation, discipline,
and moral consciousness. The study concludes that Scouting is not merely a
co-curricular activity but a structured life-education framework that
complements formal schooling. It strongly recommends policy-level integration
of Scouting into the school curriculum, along with systematic training and
institutional support, to promote character-centric education and
nation-building.
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Pages:30-36
How to cite this article:
Rajneesh Rangra "Beyond textbooks: Scouting as a pathway to responsible school citizenship (An empirical study of behavioural, leadership, and educational outcomes in government schools of Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh)". International Journal of Advanced Education
, Vol 2, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 30-36
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