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Baptistery - 2024 │ Message from Teachers

TEACHERS their assignments within the given to achieve specific goals or tasks
deadline. efficiently. It involves prioritizing
Planning and organization: activities, setting realistic
Teachers should plan their lessons, Time management skills: Students objectives, minimizing distractions,
activities, and assignments in should learn to prioritize tasks, and allocating time for each task.
advance. They should have a set goals, and manage their time
clear schedule and timeline for effectively. This includes creating a Effective time management leads
completing each task. personal study schedule, breaking to increased productivity, reduced
tasks into smaller manageable stress levels, and a better work-
Timely delivery: Teachers should chunks, and avoiding procrastination. life balance through techniques
ensure that they start and end (TRACY, B. (2000). Eat That Frog! 21 such as creating schedules, using
their classes on time. They should Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating to-do lists, and breaking down
allocate appropriate time for each and Get More Done in Less Time. larger projects into smaller tasks.
topic and ensure that they cover Berrett-Koehler Publishers. “168 Hours: You Have More
the syllabus within the designated Time than You Think” is a time
timeframe. Attendance and participation: management book written by
Students should attend classes Laura Vanderkam and published
Accessibility: Teachers should be regularly and actively participate by Portfolio in 2015.
available during designated office in class discussions and activities.
hours or provide alternative means This shows respect for other students’ In this book, Vanderkam
of communication for students to time and contributes to a productive challenges the commonly held
seek clarification or assistance. learning environment. belief that there is not enough
They should respond to students’ time in a day to accomplish all the
queries, submitted assignments, Meeting deadlines: Students should things we want to do. She argues
and tests within a reasonable time submit their assignments, projects, that we all have the same amount
frame. and tests within the specified of time each week - 168 hours -
timeframe. They should be aware of and it’s how we choose to spend
Grading and feedback: the due dates and plan their work those hours that determines our
Teachers should provide timely accordingly. productivity and satisfaction in
and constructive feedback on life.(VANDERKAM, L. (2015). 168
assignments, tests, and assessments. Seeking help: Students should seek Hours: You Have More Time Than
They should have a well-defined help from teachers or classmates You Think. Portfolio.)
grading system and communicate when needed. If they are struggling
the criteria and expectations to the with managing their time, they can Effective time management is of
students. reach out for guidance and support. utmost importance for teachers
Overall, both teachers and students as it enables them to optimize
Adaptability: Teachers should have shared responsibility for time their productivity, reduce stress,
be flexible and adaptable in management. By prioritizing and and create a positive learning
managing their time to accom- valuing time, they can create a more environment for their students.
modate unforeseen circums-tances efficient and productive learning By managing their time efficiently,
or changes in the schedule. They environment. (Allen, D. (2001). teachers can enhance their lesson
should communicate any necessary Getting Things Done: The Art of planning, maintain a balanced
adjustments to students and Stress-Free Productivity. Penguin workload, and improve their
parents in a timely manner. Books). overall classroom organization.
Time management also allows
Time management is not about teachers to prioritize their
STUDENTS finding more time, but rather about professional growth and personal
utilizing the time we have in a more well-being, fostering a sustainable
Responsibility: Students are res- efficient and effective way. and fulfilling teaching career.
ponsible for attending classes
on time and being prepared for Time management is the process of By embracing effective time
each lesson. They should complete planning and organizing one’s time management, teachers have 19

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