THE SCHOOL

TIME TABLE

MEANING The Time Table is a form of planning which is an essential component of an educational or any other kind of the institution.

It is an instrument that determines the efficient working of an individual or a group of persons or an institution.

The plan or chart in a school showing the daily allotment of time among the several subjects , activities and classes is know as the school time table.

The school time table is methodical and pre-arranged scheme or studies and activities

Time table is said to be the second clock which indicates all the activities undertaken in a school.

Time table is a mirror that reflects the entire educational programme of the school.

DEFINITIONS H.G. STEAD“ It is the time table that supplies the frame work within which the work of the school proceeds. It is the instrument through which the purpose of the school is to function ”.

Dr. JASWANTH SINGH“ The schedule is the spark plug of the school which sets into motion its various activities and programmes ”.

MOHIYDDIN “ A time table is said to the second clock. It shows the hours during which school work is done, what work is to be done during the each period of the school day and in each class room in which work is to be done and the teacher to be the incharge of that work ”.

THE SCHOOL TIME TABLE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

The working hours of the school- beginning time, interval and closing time.

The different subjects to be taught . The names of teachers teaching

different subjects. Allotment of time for different

subjects. Teacher wise load of work. Schedule of co-curricular work if any;

SIGNIFICANCE OF TIME TABLE

1. It ensures smooth and orderly functioning of school.

In time table everything is pre-planned. It places proper person in proper places

at the proper time and in the proper manner.

In case if there is no time table in the school, there is always the danger of negligence of duty .

2. IT PREVENTS WASTE OF TIME AND ENERGY.

It shows exactly what is to be done at a particular time.

It detects the attention of both teacher and pupils to one thing at same time.

It also prevents confusion, duplication, overlapping and unnecessary repetition on the part of the pupil and the teacher.

3.IT ENSURES EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF WORK AMONG TEACHERS.

It gives a summary of the work allotment of each teacher.

It helps in avoiding the allotment of too much or less work to one teacher.

4. IT ENSURES EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF TIME TO DIFFERENT SUBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES.

It gives due place, extension and emphasis to various subjects and activities in the school, according to their relative importance or difficulty.

This is essential for all round development of pupils.

5. IT HELPS IN ADJUSTING SCHOOL WORK ACCORDING TO THE NEED OF PUPILS.

It helps to adjust school work according to the physiological and psychological needs of pupils.

Periods and programmes are so adjusted that fatigue and boredom on the part of students are minimum.

Intervals of rest and recreation are also provided.

6.IT HELPS IN THE FORMULATION OF GOOD HABITS.

It helps in inculcating the habits of orderliness, punctuality and steadiness of purpose both in teachers and students.

It develops methodical habit of work among students and teachers.

Regularity in all type of school work is ensured.

7. IT AIDS THE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

it directly aids discipline in the school.

It prevents confusion and duplication of work.

The students are kept fruitfully busy and they do not get time of indiscipline.

Students efforts are properly directed.

8.IT REFLECTS THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCHOOL.

Every school has its own philosophy.

Few school may give great attention to co-curricular ,few for academic work, few for moral education etc.,

Time table will be framed according to the philosophy of the school.

TYPES OF TIME TABLE Only one type of time table, with all types of information does not serve the purpose.

Therefore it is desirable for the efficient working of the school programme to have the following types of time tables :

1. MASTER TIME TABLE It is also known as General time table or Consolidated time table.

It gives a complete picture of the entire programme of the school per day.

It is sum total of all the class time tables in a concise form and also a record of every teachers daily work.

It is generally meant for headmaster and one of its copy should be in the staff room.

2. CLASS TIME TABLE It is the time table of each class and of each sections.

It shows the distribution of subjects with teachers for each period.

It is desirable that a copy of this time table be displayed in the class room.

3. TEACHER’S TIME TABLE Every teacher has got a copy his own programme, showing the details of his academic and non-academic world.

A copy of this time table is placed in the staff room and another copy in the headmaster’s office.

4. VACANT TIME TABLE It is a special time table showing the vacant periods of all teachers.

This is helpful in allotment of work, when some teacher is absent.

A copy of time table is always available in the headmaster’s office.

5. GAMES TIME TABLE This time table shows which particular group is engaged in a particular game at a particular game at particular time.

Groups of games are not organised on the basis of sections or classes but on the basis of age and proficiency of games.

It also gives detail about the play ground used.

6. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TIME TABLE A time table showing the variety of co-curricular activities in the school in addition to games.

It also gives the details of the names of teacher in charge, the place where they held, the time where they held.

7. HOME WORK TIME TABLE

This time table shows the amount of home task, to be set by each teacher for each class in his subject.

Home work can be adjusted among various teachers teaching class and thus reduce the over burden of pupils work.

A copy has to be put in each class and it is advisable to send a copy to parents.