TIME MANAGEMENT:

ADJUSTMENT OF GRADE SEVEN

STUDENTS OF MARYKNOLL
ACADEMY OF CATEEL AFTER 2
YEARS OF MODULAR DISTANCE
LEARNING
Background of the Study

Time management is the process an individual

use to finish tasks with less effort and in less
time (Kojic, n.d.)

Entering Junior High School, especially if one

has been at home for the past two years, can be
a challenge.
 • To determine the changes, and
adjustments concerning the time
management of Grade 7
students after modular distance
Purpose learning, and how it affected
of the Study their studies.

• To influence freshmen to be
punctual, and responsible
students
With the return of
face-to-face
classes, the way
how they manage
Statement of the
their time has
Research Problem
changed. This can
be a challenge.
Research Questions
1. What is the difference between the Grade
7 students' time management during
modular distance learning and face-to-
face classes?
2. How Grade seven students adjusted, and
how does it affect their studies?
Significance of the Study
This is significant to the following:
• Administration
• Teachers
• Students
• Parents
• Future Researchers
Theoretical Lens
This study is anchored in the ff.
• ABC Method
• Pickle Jar Theory and;
Definition of Terms
• Time management which talks about how people
use their time effectively finish their activities in
less time.
• Modular distance learning is an alternative
learning modality wherein self-learning modules
(SLMs) are printed and are given to learners.
• Face-to-face learning is a live interaction between
a learner and an instructor.
Review of Related Literature

Time Management

One of the challenges that students face is time management (Mukwevho, 2018).

Without proper time management, achieving goals is difficult.

Time Attitude

Students may surrender on activities and think negative thoughts (Thornton, 2021).

But maintaining a positive attitude will keep one motivated to prioritize work and

finish the tasks.

Time Wasters
Cambridge Dictionary (n.d) describes time waster as a time-
consuming activity that accomplishes nothing significant.
Time wasters include the ff.
• Procrastination,
• playing online games,
• watching television or YouTube,
and
• interacting on social media.
 Time Management
Techniques
• Pomodoro Technique
• 2-minute Rule
Related Studies

• Coping Mechanism of Island School Students on the

Problems Encountered in Modular Distance Learning
by Barcenas and Bibon (2021).
- Time management was identified by Barcenas and
Bibon (2021) as one of the issues students grapple with.
There are certain variables that interfere with students’
ability to manage their time effectively.
 Research Design –
Phenomenology / Comparative
Study
Locale of the Study – Maryknoll
Academy of Cateel
Sampling Method – Systematic
Methodology Random Sampling
Research Respondents – 30 grade 7
students
Research Instrument – Survey
Questionnaire
 1. Respondents are selected through
systematic random sampling.
Data 2. Researchers give the consent to
Collection the respondents.
Procedure 3. Researchers give the survey that
the respondents will answer.
4. Researchers make sure that the
data will be kept confidential.
Presentation of Data and Discussion of Findings

Changes after Modular Distance Learning

1. Students wake up earlier
2. Respondents sleep late due to pending works
3. Participants submit late because time is more limited during face-to-face
classes
4. Students procrastinate less
5. Respondents find managing time easier due to class schedules but are
easily distracted.
 Adjustments of Grade 7 students
1. Adjusted minor activities to prioritize the
major ones.
2. Modified their time to have more free time.
3. Avoided time wasters knowing their time is
limited.
Effect of Grade 7’s time management on
their academic performance: Negative
Because of the ff.

1.Respondents submit schoolwork late

2.Respondents experience lack of sleep,
pressure and forgetting to eat
Conclusion
Time management is very crucial to achieve
goals . With self-discipline, one can reach success.
Recommendation
To students:
• Use time management techniques
• Avoid time wasters
• Schedule activities
• Use free time wisely
• Always be responsible
To parents:
• Monitor their children
• Make them avoid procrastination
• Encourage children to be productive
To teachers:
• Provide assistance to students
To administration:
• Evaluate the punctuality of students
To future researchers:
• Manage time better
• Provide more information