principle of teaching

1. Learning Objectives
Define the meaning of time management
Discuss the myths and truth about time management
Differentiate time fillers and time waster
Discuss research-based effective techniques to make wise all of time
Define the quality output within an allotted period
Discuss forms of procrastination
(Surell)Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time
between different activities.
Myths about Time Management
 Time managementis nothingbut common sense.I do well in school,so I must be managing
my time effectively.
 It takes all the funout oflife!!!
 Time management? I work betterunderpressure.
 No matter what I do, I won’t have enoughtime!
The Truth About Time Management
Increasesproductivity.
Reducesstress.
Improvesself-esteem.
Helpsachieve balance in life.
Increasesself-confidence
Helpsyou reach your goals
Tackle Time Fillers activitiesorresourcesto use if you've got an extra fewminutesspare to fill up in a
lesson.They're a greatway to engage yourstudentswithsomethingproductive andbeneficial insteadof
wastinglessontime.
Tackle Time Wasters- they cause you to spend a lot of time doing something that is
unnecessary or does not produce any benefit.
Learn to recognize when you’re wasting time.
Decide what you need to do and can realistically do.
Learn how to say “NO” when you don’t have time.

2. Return calls at your convenience. The phone is a major time killer.
Learn to say “I can’t talk right now. I’ll get back to you.”
Wasting time is often linked to a lack of self-discipline.
Ask yourself, “Do I really need to do this or not?”
Here are some research-basedeffective techniquestomake wise all of time:
 Orchestrate smooth classroom transitions.
 Remain involvedwiththe studentsduringthe entire class periodallowingfor no idle time.
 (Surell)Use fillers,incase you finishthe lessonahead of time. Examplesof fillersare recitinga
favorite stanzathenlettingothersexplainthe meaningorconductingashort contestaboutthe
lesson.Puzzlescanbe givenforthe faststudentstowork on while the restof the classcontinue
theiracademictask.
 (Medina) Use planningor pacing material such as a copy of the scope and sequence ofthe
subjector a calendar for long term, weekly,anddaily planning.These serve asa visual
reminderforboththe teacherand studentsonwhatcomesnext.
 Use commonplace to keepmaterialssuchas scissors,school supplies. Thissavestime.Youdon't
need to look for them when you need them.
 Followa consistentschedule andmaintain the proceduresand routinesestablishedat the
beginningofthe year.
 Handle administrative tasks quicklyand efficiently.
 Prepare materials in advance and Make clear and smooth transitions.
 Limit disruptionsand interruptionsthrough appropriate behavioral managementtechnique.
(JamesH. Stronge,2002)
For quality output within an allotted period, here are some suggestions:
1. Schedule all activitieswithcorrespondingtimeallotmentwayaheadoftime.Earlypreparationscould
avoid haste and confusion.
2. Provide enough time for everything you expect to happen.
3. (Medina) Avoid rushing since you know you have carefullyallotted requiredtime for every activity.
Quality may suffer.
4. (Viray) Anticipate difficultiesor failure of some operations in order to be able to pursue alternative
actions.
5. Be flexible withtime assignments.Ifstudentsare observedtobe so interestedandeagerto continue
working, allow a little more time for them to complete and achieve the objectives with satisfaction.
6. Set the example by showing that you are time-conscious. They will develop the same precision
regarding time utilization.

3. (Viray ) Forms of procrastination:
• Ignoring the task, hoping it will go away
• Underestimating how long it will take/overestimating your abilities and resources
• Telling yourself that poor performance is okay/insisting on perfection
• Doing something else that isn’t very important
• Believing that repeated “minor” delays won’t hurt you
• Talking about rather than doing it
• Putting all your work on only one part of the task
• Becoming paralyzed when having to make choices
“Time is lost irretrievablylost” – Jose Rizal