CPE 104: FACILITATING LEARNER-CENTERED TEACHING

A Written Report on:

Lesson Title: Planning for Learning Occurrences-Time Table

At the end of the lesson, students are able to:

1. Define a timetable used in multi-grade classes.

2. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of a timetable and its factors to
consider when designing.
3. Explain the significance of timetable in multi-grade teaching.

• Motivation

Activity: HOW LONG IS A SECOND?

Instruction: Students are ask to close their eyes for 30 seconds and open after the given time.
Nobody can watch the clock or measure the time. All they need to do is open their eyes after
what they believe has been 30 seconds.
As expected, they will open their eyes in a different time. Afterwards, the class will talk about
the understanding of time. Even though everyone has an equal (24 hours a day or 30 seconds for
exercise), in fact, we experience it and use it in different ways. Some of us experienced it as a
short period, other as a long.

Activity: DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO

Instruction: Students have 30 secs. time to do whatever they want to do but they should turn on
their cameras for our group observation. Some of them surely didn't make what they want
because of the short time, some are just resting which is a waste of time, and some are just fine
doing things in that given time.
And after the 30 secs. time stops, they should come back and share to the class what they do in
30 secs. After sharing experience, they will realize how time come fast, how important every
second is, and how they should use their time productively.
• Lesson

Definition of Timetable

A Timetable is the means by which teachers organize the teaching and learning activities in their
classroom. A timetable shows when subjects are being taught throughout the week. A normal
timetable consists of a time analysis which shows the number of lessons in each subject, the
length (in minutes) of each lesson and the totals for each subject and for the whole week. It also
shows the specific time of the day a particular lesson takes place and the starting and finishing
time of teaching each day. A timetable is essential for the smooth running of multigrade schools.

Examples of Timetable
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Timetable

Advantages of a Timetable
• A PREPARATION for what will going to happen next.
• Time management and manage instructional resources.
• Decrease work confusions.
• A well-designed timetable allows students to mentally prepare for what will come next,
which helps them learn more effectively. The students set their own speed based on the
amount of work that needs to be accomplished.
• A timetable allows you, the teacher, to keep track of your workload. As a result, you'll be
able to put your skills and abilities to better use.
• A timetable can also aid in the management of instructional resources such as the
chalkboard, learning corners, and classroom space.

Disadvantages of a Timetable

• A timetable can be restrictive if it is not flexible.

• It can lead to compartmentalization of subjects or grades.
• Non-examinable subjects can be ignored.
• Timetabling can influence leaders to classify subjects as important and unimportant.

Factors to Consider When Designing a Timetable

When preparing a timetable, you should pay attention to:

• The contact time you have available. Contact time is the amount of teaching time you
spend with your class.
• The subjects you wish to include in the timetable and the weight you give to each subject.
• Flexibility to be incorporated in your timetable. You must allow for changing
circumstances.
• The available resources, for example, space and facilities.
• The topics that you may integrate or combine.
• Subject sequencing. For example, you may do mathematics followed by art or
storytelling.
• Attitudes of your learners towards certain subjects and even the community’s attitudes
towards some subject areas such as sex education, politics and so forth.
• Availability of public utilities. This can affect your timetable. For example, a lack of
water may affect your home economics lessons.
• Duration of periods. You may want to use double or triple periods for special activities
like art and craft.
• Availability of knowledgeable persons with skills to offer. For example, you may have
members of your community teach sports, music, art and craft.

Significance of Timetable in Multi-grade teaching

• Prevents wastage of time and energy: The timetable shows exactly what is to be done at a
particular time. It, thus, directs the attention of the pupil to one thing at a time. Thus,
one's energy is automatically directed in a particular direction which prevents wastage of
time and energy. It also prevents confusion, duplication, overlapping and unnecessary
repetition on the part of the pupil and the teacher.
• Ensures equitable distribution of time: The timetable gives due place, extension and
emphasis to various subjects and activities, according to their relative importance or
difficulty. This is very essential for the all-round development of a child. This ensures
that while the more important subjects and activities get more attention and time, the less
important ones are not neglected.
• Helps in the formulation of good habits: A good timetable aids in inculcating the habits
of orderliness, punctuality and steadiness of purpose in children. It ensures regularity and
even progress. It develops a methodical attitude towards work among pupils. Such
adherence to a pre-arranged plan of work is the secret of success by preventing laxity.
• Helps in achieving desired goals: Following a timetable steadily ensures consistency in
efforts to achieve a significant goal. Be it achieving a certain score or a target position,
giving it a place in the daily routine makes sure that efforts are being made regularly to
accomplish the set goal.
 • Regulates Body Clock: The so-called body clock keeps body processes running
according to a schedule. It is a 24-hour cycle that regulates the timing of processes like
eating, sleeping, and temperature control. If you have a fixed bedtime along with a fixed
wake-up hour, your body clock knows exactly when to produce which hormone
according to your activities along the day such as eating, studying, playing, etc.
• Ensures Discipline: Scheduling a timetable will ensure all your activities are listed and
thereby ensures time management along with discipline. This also leads to a better focus
as the child is concentrating on one task without worrying about others.

• Summary

Timetable is useful for multigrade teaching. It is an educational resource in a school

system that shows a plan and shared to both the teacher and learners. Timetabling is a plan that
provide educational opportunities and alternatives for the learners to prepare themselves for what
will happen next, and as they enable themselves to manage their time as they use their skills
effectively. And for the teachers, it will help them to manage their time and instructional
resources, it offers opportunity to meet the learners need, and also plan the lessons with time
duration to complete the given time for each subject. Therefore, as a future educator we are urge
to master the significance of learning and understanding the planning of lessons with timetabling
towards the process of teaching and learning.

• References

Agrawal, H. (2019). Importance Of A Timetable In Student's Life. Retrieved from

https://ezyschooling.com/parenting/expert/importance-of-a-timetable-in-student-life

Multigrade Teaching Classroom Organisation and Management. (2000, October). Retrieved

from http://oasis.col.org/bitstream/handle/11599/725/Module02_Part1.pdf?
sequence=4&isAllowed=y

Professional Development Strand Unit 4: Curriculum Studies Module 4.2 Timetabling. (2002,
October). Retrieved from https://www.education.gov.pg/TISER/documents/pastep/pd-cs-4-2-
timetabling-student.pdf

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