Mastering Time Management

Jennifer Breslin

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mastering Time Management

Develop time management skills

This lesson focuses on equipping high school students with essential time management skills to handle increased workloads. Students will learn to create effective schedules and balance academic and personal commitments. This lesson is crucial as it helps students manage their time efficiently, reducing stress and improving academic performance.

Audience

High School Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Develop time management skills

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Time Management Worksheet, Time Management Discussion Questions, and Time Management Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of time management.
Ask students to share their current strategies for managing time.
Introduce the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Time Management Strategies

15 mins

Present different time management techniques (e.g., prioritization, scheduling, setting goals).
Use examples to illustrate each technique.
Encourage students to take notes.

Step 3

Creating a Personal Schedule

15 mins

Distribute the Time Management Worksheet.
Guide students in creating a weekly schedule that includes academic and personal commitments.
Provide feedback and suggestions as students work on their schedules.

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 mins

Use the Time Management Discussion Questions to facilitate a group discussion.
Encourage students to share their schedules and discuss challenges they face in managing time.
Discuss solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges.

Step 5

Quiz and Reflection

10 mins

Administer the Time Management Quiz to assess understanding.
Conclude with a reflection session where students share what they learned and how they plan to implement these strategies.

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Discussion

Time Management Discussion

A discussion to explore students' current time management strategies and challenges.

What are some challenges you face in managing your time?

Encourage students to think about both academic and personal challenges.

How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines?

Discuss the importance of prioritization and how it can help manage stress.

What strategies have you found effective in managing your time?

Share different strategies and encourage students to learn from each other.

Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

A worksheet to help students create a personal schedule and plan their time effectively.

List your academic commitments for the week.

List your personal commitments for the week.

Create a weekly schedule that balances both academic and personal commitments.

Use a table format to organize your schedule.