Time Management Skills of Select Learners of Dacanlao G. Agoncillo National High School: Basis for Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Time management plays an important role in enhancing students' academic performance and achievements. Each and every student should have time management ability which includes setting goals and priorities using time management mechanism and being organized in using their time. This is only possible through self-motivation, performance, ability, and motivation. The main purpose of the study was to identify how respondents manage their time in terms of school, family, and personal life.

METHODS

The researcher employed purposive sampling in identifying respondents for this study. Hence, the six sections handled by the researcher with a total of 256 students represent the sample needed in conducting this study. The researcher used descriptive method of research since it tries to dwell on particular situation about present condition.

RESULTS

As discussed during a focus group discussion, majority of the respondents have 5,000 and below average monthly income having 172 of the respondents or 67% of the respondents, having 1 to 3 numbers of siblings with a frequency of 113 or 44% of the respondents. In the assessment of the respondents on how learners manage their time in school, result revealed that first in ranking is that students come to school on time always with a weighted mean of 3.56. In the assessment of the respondents on how learners manage their time in terms of family, first in ranking is that students moderately bond with their families when they go home with a weighted mean of 3.18. In the assessment of the respondents on how learners manage their time in terms of personal life, the data reveals that first in ranking is students hang out with their friends moderately with a weighted mean of 2.99. Based on the statistical analysis, all p values are less than the level of significance (0.05); therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected. It simply implies that the profile of the respondents has significant relationship with their time management skills.

DISCUSSIONS

This action research assessed learners’ time management skills as well as factors that cause difficulties of learners to manage their time. Furthermore, the study tested an action plan to help learners manage their time in various ways.