Research on Student Time Management
RESEARCH ON STUDENT TIME MANAGEMENT IN A PRIVATE COLLEGE * TIME MANAGEMENT FACTOR * EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE * DEALING WITH PROCRASTINATION * EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT ON OTHER PSYCHO – EDUCATION VARIABLES * RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIME MANAGEMENT & STRESS * TIME MANAGEMENT & GENDER
TIME MANAGEMENT 1. STAYING MOTIVATED AND AVOIDING PROCRASTINATION
Introduction: why it is important to understand motivation and procrastination
As an independent, self-directed student you will, by now, be getting used to ways of organising, managing and balancing your study and personal life. In addition to the art of planning effectively by setting clear goals and prioritising, as covered in the unit, 'Planning: setting goals and prioritising', the unit, 'Organising and managing your time', identified ways of developing a better sense of control over time through the act of scheduling. However, the story does not end there! At the end of the latter unit you had a chance to review your schedule and assess your progress. You may have discovered that you are wasting time, have difficulty staying motivated or spend a lot of time procrastinating. It is natural to lose some of your motivation and enthusiasm from time to time when a project lasts as long as a degree. This is not something to worry about but it does need to be addressed. This unit will provide some strategies to help you to increase your motivation, work more effectively, and gain a more positive outlook on your university experience. Content in this unit can be transferred to a wide range of situations throughout your life.
It is important to point out that the guidelines provided in this unit are introductory and generic (in so far as that is possible!). As you read through each of the issues and strategies outlined below, you need to be aware of your discipline-specific context and assess the relevance of the strategies presented. All learning skills should
TIME MANAGEMENT 1. STAYING MOTIVATED AND AVOIDING PROCRASTINATION
Introduction: why it is important to understand motivation and procrastination
As an independent, self-directed student you will, by now, be getting used to ways of organising, managing and balancing your study and personal life. In addition to the art of planning effectively by setting clear goals and prioritising, as covered in the unit, 'Planning: setting goals and prioritising', the unit, 'Organising and managing your time', identified ways of developing a better sense of control over time through the act of scheduling. However, the story does not end there! At the end of the latter unit you had a chance to review your schedule and assess your progress. You may have discovered that you are wasting time, have difficulty staying motivated or spend a lot of time procrastinating. It is natural to lose some of your motivation and enthusiasm from time to time when a project lasts as long as a degree. This is not something to worry about but it does need to be addressed. This unit will provide some strategies to help you to increase your motivation, work more effectively, and gain a more positive outlook on your university experience. Content in this unit can be transferred to a wide range of situations throughout your life.
It is important to point out that the guidelines provided in this unit are introductory and generic (in so far as that is possible!). As you read through each of the issues and strategies outlined below, you need to be aware of your discipline-specific context and assess the relevance of the strategies presented. All learning skills should