Students & Time Management
What can you identify as the number one time management issue that students have? How can you coach them to eliminate or reduce this challenge?
Some students do not seem to "get it". They have money, family and peer issues that they just do not have the coping skills or insite to overcome. Our job here is to resolve these issues with advice or other help so that they can continue in their career path successfully.
True to a point Rich. Sometimes, our job is to teach them the coping skills they need to resolve their own issues instead of resolving issues for them.
From my experience very few of the students that I deal with manage thier time very well. Most of the students just don't "get it". It seems that if we can't infulence the student here at school they are bound to be smacked in the forehead by the wicked cruel world. Most have money, family and peer issues and the student just does not seem to have the skills to cope their time management concerns. We at Ford Fact try to help the student overcome these concerns so that they will be successful in their chosen career path and be a successful tech at a Ford store.
Some of my students are working full time and also going to school 6 hours a day which will stress out even a well disciplined person. Simply lending an ear and allowing the student to express their situation can help relieve stress. Reminding them the present schedule is temporary and that the sacrifice will be well worth it helps keep them focused on their goals.
This is a good point Steve! Sometimes students get so wrapped up in their coursework that they can't see how things will eventually change and get better as they change semesters and ultimately graduate. Reminding them of that can be helpful.
Great to hear Errol. Yes, we've got to get our students prepared for the real world. When we don't help them address their issues early, they only continue to be impacted.
taking time to get enough sleep, they need to understand that they can't function ata a high level if they are tired affecting scores and class participation
Sleep is so important Joseph. Encouraging students to get adequate sleep really can improve scores.
The number one time management concern I see with students is them not seeing what is important in their life and arranging the schedule around that. They believe that their school is not as important as them going to a movie, so they do not do as good in their studies.
This is true Robin. Helping students prioritize is key!
Some students work,some students do not.some students do not know what to do with there life.I recommend to them to use the resources that they have- internet- to get information on anything that can help or interest them, to keep them from bordom.they will learn at the same time, instead of spending time on nothing of value.no comment
the main issue i see is them coming in late because they dont go to bed at a good time.so i tell them to save there parting for the weekends and get plenty of sleep so they can perform better at school and every day life too
Time management seems to be a big issue. I see students working hard at balancing school, work, and social life and social life for some trumps all and that’s where the get in trouble with attendance and studying. I try to council them about priorities and that if they can put some social stuff on the back burner for a while in the long run their life style will be better.
This is true Timothy. it's important to focus our students on being productive with their lives.
on the first day of each course I do a little time management talk. I suggest ways the student can achive complition of their assignments and how to set priorities that help them rather then hinder
i try to bring in a little military order i learned. 1. if you're on time you're late and satisfactory is not adquate. this works on many of the students but there are a few that pride theirselfs on being here just as the bell rings.
Interesting approach Steve! A little structure is often welcomed by students.
Our students often juggle school and work, causing them to be tired and often late. I encourage them to plan on leaving earlier so they aren't rushed.
Life is tough for our students Douglas. Many of them very much wish to be on time. They just can't find a way to make that happen. Encouraging some good habits, like leaving early, can help. Offering them a little flexibility now and then is another way too.
