IMPORTANCE OF TIME TABLE

 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. *Understand the concept of timetables*: Students will be able to define what a timetable is and its purpose.

2. *Recognize the benefits of timetables*: Students will be able to identify the advantages of using timetables, such as improved time management, increased productivity, and reduced stress.

3. *Apply timetables to daily life*: Students will be able to create and use timetables to organize their daily activities, prioritize tasks, and achieve goals.

4. *Analyze the impact of timetables on productivity*: Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of timetables in managing time and increasing productivity.

5. *Develop time management skills*: Students will be able to use timetables to develop good time management habits, such as prioritizing tasks, setting realistic goals, and avoiding procrastination.

• A time table describe what a particular activity is and when the activity is to be done. Thus it obligated students to concentrate on that particular activity at that time and in this way the study time prevented the wastage of time.

• Well constructed time table established a natural rhythm and routine which can be comforting to teachers and students.

• Having a plan as a learner is very important as it helps you maximise and prioritize on the things that are of urgency or importance.

•  Students who follow a timetable are more likely to manage that time well finish their task on time and get better grades.

IMPORTANCE

1. PREVENT WASTAGE OF TIME AND ENERGY

• Time table shows exactly what is to be done at a particular time thus direct attention of students on one thing at a time.

• Thus  ones energy automatically directed in a particular direction which prevent wastage of time and energy.

• Which also prevents confusion,  duplication , overlapping and unnecessary repetition on a part of the student and the teacher.

2. ENSURES EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF TIME

• Time table gives due place, extension and emphasis to various subjects and activities according to their relative importance or difficulty.

• Essential for all round development of a child.

3. HELPS IN THE FORMULATION OF GOOD HABITS

•  Good timetable aids in Inculating  the habits of orderliness punctuality and steadiness of purpose in children.

• It ensures regularity and ever progress

• Develops methodological attitude towards working among pupils.

• Adherence to a pre arranged plan of work is the secret of success by preventing laxity.

4. HELPS IN ACHIEVING DESIRED GOALS.

• Time tables steadilg ensures consistency in efforts  to achieve significant goal.

• Achieving a certain score or a target position giving it a place in the daily routine makes show that efforts are made regularity to accomplish the set goal.

5. REGULATE BODY CLOCK

• Body clock keeps body processes running according to a schedule.

• It is a 24 hours cycle that regulates the timing of processes like eating, sleeping, and temperature control.

• If you have a fixed bed time along with a fixed wake up hour, your body clock knows exactly when to produce which hormones according to your activities along the day such as eating, studying, playing etc.

6. ENSURE DISCIPLINE

• Scheduling a time table will ensure all your activities are listed and thereby ensures time management along with discipline.

• This also leads to a better focus as the child is concentrating on one task without worrying about other.

7. PROJECT US IN THE FUTURE

• If we continue to complete activities mentioned in the timetable then we can anticipate ourselves in the future.

• We can calculate where we will stand after a month or year and how much of the syllabus we will have completed

• Another benefit is it forces students to study. We are aware that tomorrow's time has already been allotted to another activity

8. HELPS TO AVOID PROCRASTINATION

• When we start to study, an idea pops up in our mind. Let's do this activity for one or five more minutes and we will start to study on or five minutes

• This is procrastination which is the most resistent in the study

• A time table reminds students again and again to complete the task or activity within a certain time limit and start the next one.

• Thus a time table helps students avoid procrastination

9. HELPS IN STUDY LIFE BALANCE

• Making balance in study life means enjoying our life activity like dancing, singing, playing,learning new things enjoying ourselves with the friends and family making family tours etc and simultaneously doing great in our studies without bothering about it.

• Time table makes as comfortable and make it easy to enjoy and study

TIPS TO MAKE A PERFECT TIMETABLE

1. ALINE HABIT

• sone students like to study at late night very effectively but others are efficient during the early morning

• Students can plan their activities according to their habits

2. LOOKS REALISTIC

• A timetable should be realistic 

• There should be some gaps for hobbies, sports, activities funactivities with family or friends etc

3. REVIEW THE PROGRESS AND UPDATE

• Review Progress on a daily weekly and monthly basis 

•  According to the achievement find new techniques so as to maximize efficiency

• Apply these new techniques and updated time table.

Review Questions

*1. What is the primary purpose of a timetable?*

a) To track expenses

b) To manage time and schedule activities

c) To set reminders

d) To store contacts

*2. Which of the following is a benefit of using a timetable?*

a) Increased stress

b) Improved time management

c) Reduced productivity

d) More free time

*3. What should be included in a timetable?*

a) Only fixed appointments

b) Only study sessions

c) All activities, including leisure time

d) Only work hours

*4. Why is it important to prioritize tasks in a timetable?*

a) To fit in more activities

b) To avoid procrastination

c) To ensure important tasks are completed on time

d) To reduce stress

*5. What can happen if a timetable is not realistic?*

a) Increased productivity

b) Improved time management

c) Frustration and stress

d) More free time

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