Time wasters
TIME is important. In fact, its value is likened to gold. This is why some people fall to regret for the things that they were not able to do during the time it was supposed to be done.
Teachers and students alike must learn the value of time. As teachers, we have our daily lesson logs (DLLs), ranking goals, chairmanships, coordinator tasks, evaluations, preparation for observation, accomplishment reports, grading sheets, adviserships, and home visitations to name a few.
Students likewise share the same difficulties of their teachers. However, unlike their teachers, students are more likely to have their time taken by time-wasters.
What are time-wasters? According to Cambridge, time-waster is someone or something that causes another person to use time carelessly, doing something that does not achieve any good result. It can also be an activity that takes a lot of time and does not achieve anything important.
It is true that we allot time to everything we do now and will be doing in the future. However, we should manage our time correctly. We should do our tasks in the appropriate time and finish them in time. For example, if high school education needs six years to complete—because there are four years of junior high and two years of senior high school—a high school student must then concentrate and diligently do the tasks needed in order to graduate in six years. If students allow themselves to be distracted by time-wasters causing them to not graduate in time, valuable time will be wasted letting them spend additional time just to repeat any failed subjects.
Teachers are likewise victims of timewasters. A task or job that is not done before a designated deadline is a prime indication of one being distracted by time-wasters.
What are some timewasters and how can we overcome them? According to an educational psychology study, here are some common time-wasters and how to deal with them.
Lack of planning, prioritizing, and focus; procrastination; lack of delegation; internet gaming and social media; gossiping; watching television; and others.
Regardless, we must remember that every moment is important. We should not allow time to pass by without doing anything productive or beneficial. When you kill time, remember that it has no resurrection. Be wise how you spend your time.
As teachers, we must impart to our students the value of time. We can impart our skills and knowledge to them but not time.