Mastering Time Management
Teach effective time management techniques
This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to effective time management techniques and the importance of prioritizing tasks. Students will engage in discussions, learn strategies, and create a personalized weekly planner to apply these skills in their daily lives. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their academic and personal responsibilities, leading to improved productivity and reduced stress.
Teach effective time management techniques
Discussion Questions, Time Management Strategies Handout, Weekly Planner Template, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on what time management means and why it's important.
- Ask students to share their current time management practices and challenges.
- Use the provided discussion questions to explore the importance of prioritizing tasks.
- Encourage students to think about how they currently prioritize and what changes they might make.
Step 3
Instruction on Techniques
15 mins
- Distribute the 'Time Management Strategies Handout'.
- Review key strategies such as setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and using planners.
- Discuss how these strategies can be applied in their daily lives.
Step 4
Activity: Create a Weekly Planner
20 mins
- Provide students with the 'Weekly Planner Template'.
- Guide them in filling out their planners with upcoming tasks and deadlines.
- Encourage them to prioritize tasks and allocate time effectively.
- Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Ask students to share one new strategy they plan to implement.
- Encourage students to use their planners regularly and adjust as needed.
