Innovative curriculum designing for work - based learning

LEARNING ACTIVITY 4: TIME MANAGEMENT - DEFINITIONS AND OVERVIEW

Summary of the Activity

Multitasking and working without a plan and schedule

This activity aims to introduce the topic of time management; to make the students aware why time management is necessary and to expose the (negative) effects of multitasking.

Duration of the Activity

Discussion

Short presentation of the handout (cartoon)

• Answering the questions of Part 1 and short discussion: 10 minutes
• Develop the negative effects of multitasking with the students and define multitasking: 5 minutes
• Making list of time thieves and describe/ list  of opposite situation: 5 minutes
• Summary and definitions, how to eliminate time thieves: 5 minutes
• Last: Introductions and Explanation of the Eisenhower method: 5 minutes
• Total: 30 minutes

Aims of the Activity

In this activity teacher/trainers will work with students on:

• The introduction to the topic
• Helping to get to know personal experiences and opinions
• Giving definition of multi-tasking also as knowledge about the disadvantages

Guidances for a proper performance of the Activity

Materials needed to perform the Activity

Handout (TimeMgmt_handout1)

Methodology to Implement and Develop the Activity

Description of the cartoon and Discussion

• Ask the students to answer the questions written on the handout and discuss it shortly with them
• Summarize the results and give them the definition of multi-tasking

Guidance once the activity is over

It is important that the participants reflect not only about their experiences, but also some projections to the future. After carrying out this task, the participants should have the understanding, that time management is necessary and multitasking is counterproductive.

Assessment of the Activity

Teacher should direct the questions to the participants.

Active participation of the students.

Quality of the list of time devourers/ time thieves