Introduction to
Time Management
Learning how to develop time allocation and management skills in a cross-cultural context
Introduction
There comes a time when students become aware that universities seem almost designed to distract them away from their studies due to the significant number of attractive social opportunities. Therefore, developing an ability to allocate time effectively is an essential practical personal management skill.
In addition, it is important to fully understand that the perception of time and the appropriate allocation of this resource differs significantly across cultures.
Consequently, this course will explore practical approaches to successful time allocation and management in an international learning context to enable students to avoid the stressful experience of attempting to complete assigned tasks at the last minute with the inevitable consequence of grade underachievement. The five themes covered on this course are:
Evaluating contrasting cross-cultural perceptions of time
Investigating the causes of last-minute working
Anticipating potential time management challenges
Exploring how to allocate time more effectively
Learning how to manage stress in an educational context
The Course Aim
To develop an understanding of the challenges of effective time allocation management in an international learning context
The Course Objective
By the end of this course, students should be able to identify the common causes of time allocation and management challenges when studying in an international context, then apply effective practical solutions to improve performance.
The Key Learning Outcomes
The primary learning outcomes focus on an ability to do the following:
Analyse time and personal self-management challenges in a cross-cultural learning context
Explore cross-cultural differences in the perception of time management
Evaluate contrasting time allocation approaches in relation to learning expectations in a cross-cultural context
Investigate the impact of time management challenges on academic achievement
Learn how to apply simple practical strategies to overcome time and personal management challenges
See also:
Project Planning to learn how to develop project planning and assignment management skills