Abstract
The study was conducted in Nyankpala Campus of the University for Development Studies. The study examined the implementation/utilization of prioritization, planning and avoidance of procrastination as time management skills. The study used the descriptive survey. Proportional and simple random sampling techniques were used to select two hundred and twenty (220) level hundred students from a total of 476. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents using a 5 point Likert-type scale ranging from 5 (strongly agree, SD), 4 (agree, A), 3 (not sure, NS), 2 (disagree, D) to 1 (strongly disagree, SD). The data were collected and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations with the help of SPSS. A criterion score of 3.50 was used to compare with the mean of means to determine whether a time management skill was effectively utilized/ implemented or not by the students. The study revealed that prioritization and planning as time management skills were effectively implemented /utilized while avoidance of procrastination was poorly or not effectively implemented /utilized. It is recommended that counsellors and lecturers should educate and sensitize students through seminars on how to properly address the issues of procrastination that might negatively affect students’ academic performance. Keywords: Time Management Skills, Academic Performance, University for Development Studies, Tolon District, Nyankpala. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-4-02 Publication date: February 29 th 2020
Highlights
Time is indefinite continued progress of existence and events that occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the current to the long run (Oxford University Press, 2011)
According to Karim and Mitra, (2015), time management is the set of principles, practices, skills, tools and systems that work together to help students get more value out of time with the aim of improving the quality of academic standards Campell and Svenson (1992) define time management as the ways students manage their time in order to have better academic performance and success
Kaushar (2013) reveals that time management skills play vital roles in students’ academic performance. He concluded that lack of time management skills act as barrier to better academic performance
Summary
Time is indefinite continued progress of existence and events that occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the current to the long run (Oxford University Press, 2011). Time management requires students to abreast themselves with time management strategies such as giving priority to vital matters, focusing on key issues essential for success among others. Poor time management skills such as improper allocation of time or last – minute preparation for examinations could lead to poor academic performance. Affirming this assertion, Kaushar (2013) reveals that time management skills play vital roles in students’ academic performance. He concluded that lack of time management skills act as barrier to better academic performance. It means that time management skills such as prioritization, planning and avoidance of procrastination among others are essential in helping students obtain best results
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