Time Management for Self-Directed Study

Objectives

By the end of this module, participants will:

1. Understand the science behind effective time management for self-directed study
2. Analyze and evaluate some study and activity timetables used by their schools
3. Practice creating efficient and individualized day timetables/timelines with provisions for effective self-directed study
4. Discuss and explore options for time management skills development in their schools and classrooms

Course Module Certification

Participants who meet the course module requirements will receive a Certificate of Achievement issued in electronic format.

Structure

1. Time vs. Life

2. The Science of Study-time Management

• Understanding prime study-time
• Negotiable activities
• Non-negotiable activities

3. Creating 24-Hour Comprehensive and Individualised Timetables/Timelines

• Allotting Time for Self-directed Study

4. Managing the Timelines

5. Applications in the School and Classroom

6. Practice and Summative Assessments

7. Certification

Sessions

Course format: Online/Internet-based

Language: English ‎(en)‎

Time required: 3 hours in one day

Dates, Time, and Selected Districts:

Participating districts are categorized into 4 groups namely A, B, C, and D.

Group A:              La-Nkwantanang, Adenta, Ashaiman, Sekyere South, Savelugu

Group B:              Ningo Prampram, La-Dade kotopon, Ga Central, Ga West, Ada East

Group C:              Accra Metro, Kpone Katamanso, Ga South, Shai Osudoku

Group D:              Tema Metro, Ledzokuku Krowor, Ada West, Ga East

Notes:

• Sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Where registrations exceed available spaces for a training, some districts will be rescheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.
• Sessions will be held after school on the indicated dates, starting at 3 pm prompt

Course access: Reviewed by NTC and approved for teacher registration

Target Group: Teachers in all ranks, education/non-teaching staff

Method of recording and keeping attendance: Teacher’s INSET Logbook, NTC’s digital register for teachers, Cledor Education’s attendance register

Intended mechanism for monitoring attendance and active participation (per hour or per session) for the duration of the activity: Periodic recording of participant list; use of interactive learning; periodic formative activities, others are: Attendance register, Q&A, and group activities.

Method to be used for obtaining feedback or evaluation of the program:

1. Formative and summative assessment of participants
2. Questionnaires/Feedback forms
3. Video testimonials

List of references for participants to consult ahead of training:

• Updates will be available on discussion boards

Please note that there is a live Q&A session with the course facilitator.

Facilitator Information

Name: Francis Mensah-Okyere

Position: CEO, Cledor Ltd.; Creator, EmoEles

Telephone: 024 931 4836

Email: [email protected]