PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIVERSITY

The National Center for Teacher Education

College of Teacher Development
FACULTY OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Taft Ave. Cor. Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila 1000 Philippines

D E V E L O P I N G
A M O N G G R A D E 9 L E A R N E R S

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for

2S-VE13 Group Process Techniques and Strategies

Prepared by:
Cielo Lancion
Jeremiah Angeline Merano
Mitz Sabellano

PROF. ELANOR BAYTEN

2S-VE13 Course Professor

July 2024
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At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to:

A. Identify time management, importance, and ways

of preparing oneself for the requirements of the
chosen career;
B. strengthen time management skills; and
C. formulate a time management plan using time
management ways.
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Two (2) hours

 M A T E R I A L S N E E D E D

Bowl
Dice
Canva
Career & Ladders Board
Television
Laptop
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Time management is a crucial skill that significantly

impacts students' academic performance and overall
well-being. According to a needs analysis conducted by
the module's creators, Grade 9 learners often struggle
with managing their time effectively, which hinders their
ability to complete important tasks and achieve
academic excellence. Despite this challenge, the
analysis also highlights the students' eagerness to
overcome this issue and apply time management skills
to their academic and future career pursuits. As they
approach senior high school and college, students are
becoming increasingly aware of the importance of
building strong time management habits to equip
themselves for future success. These results align with
the findings of Lourenço and Paiva (2024), whose study
Introduction indicates a strong and significant correlation between
both short-term and long-term time management
planning and enhanced academic performance. This
underscores the critical role these skills play in students'
success.

This module is designed to address these needs by

introducing Grade 9 learners to the fundamentals of
time management. It emphasizes the relevance of these
skills in both their current studies and future aspirations.
Through interactive activities and practical applications,
students will learn how to prioritize tasks, set realistic
goals, and develop personalized time management
plans. The session aims to foster a proactive approach
to managing time, helping students to achieve a
balanced and productive lifestyle.

Activity: Career & Ladders

Directions: The class will be divided into two teams to

play Career & Ladders. Each team must provide three
job descriptions when landing on a job space. The team
Ice Breaker/ to reach the end of the board wins the game.
Opening Activity
Game Procedure:
The class will be divided into two teams to play
Career & Ladders in a total of five minutes.
The teacher will ask for two representatives per
group to play.
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When a representative lands on a space with a job

(e.g., teacher), he/she must provide three job
descriptions through the help of his/her groupmates
before he/she can proceed.
The first group to reach the end of the board wins
the game.

Processing Questions:
1. How do you feel about the game?
2. How did your team come up with providing job
characteristics?
3. How did the time pressure of the game impact your
team’s decision-making process when providing job
characteristics? Explain.
4. How did your team collaborate to quickly and
accurately provide job characteristics under
pressure?
5. What would your team do differently in future
rounds to improve your performance in games with a
time limit?

DEFINITION OF TIME MANAGEMENT

Time management focuses on deciding which tasks to
do, allocating time to them, performing them efficiently,
and choosing the right time for each task. Emphasizing
the management of activities rather than time itself, the
Main Activities goal is to boost efficiency through the standardization
and routinization of tasks. This efficiency frees up time
for more meaningful activities. (Van Eerde, 2024)
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Similar to self-management, time management

addresses issues like feeling overwhelmed, overly
optimistic planning, distractions, deadline stress, and
procrastination. Important elements include preparation,
planning, prioritizing tasks, and using scheduling
techniques like to-do lists. It involves a continuous cycle
of setting goals, planning, tracking progress, and
evaluating results.

IMPORTANCE OF TIME MANAGEMENT

1. High Productivity: Effective time management
ensures that you can complete your tasks efficiently,
without wasting time. This is especially important in
high school and college where assignments can pile
up quickly. (Zoloth, 2023)
2. Promotes Effective Decision Making: With good
time management, you have the space and attention
needed to make well-informed decisions, reducing
the likelihood of making rushed or poor choices.
(Zoloth, 2023)
3. Increases Work-Life Balance: Proper time
management allows you to finish your work on time,
freeing up space for personal activities and
maintaining a healthy balance between work (or
school) and personal life. (Nancholas, 2023)
4. Decreases Stress: When you manage your time
well, you reduce stress levels by ensuring tasks are
completed on time and reducing the need to rush or
worry about deadlines. (Aeon et. al., 2021)

TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES:

1. ABC Model (Radojicic, 2022) - The ABC Method is
an effective tool for determining priorities on a daily
basis:
A: Tasks that are urgent and important, must be
done immediately
B: Important tasks that are not as urgent
C: Tasks that are neither urgent nor important

How to use the ABC Model? (Success, 2008)

Determine your top priorities. Your "A" is
considered extremely significant. It is essential that
you take this action. If you have many "A" tasks, you
should list them in order of highest priority by
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putting A-1, A-2, A-3, and so on in front of each one.

Your top priority must be your A-1 task.
Choose your secondary tasks. Your "B" is one that
you should complete but the effects are minimal. It is
important that you should not complete a “B” task
while an “A” one remains unfinished.
Examine the consequences. Your "C" is described as
one that would be nice to get done but has not much
implications if it is completed or not. Your work life
has been unaffected by this kind of activity.
Begin Your A-1 Task. You will start outperforming
two or three individuals around you when you make
it a habit to focus on your "A-1," or most important
task.

Activity 1: Task Prioritization

Direction: The students will be divided into three groups

(similar with the groupings for relay race activity). On a
clean sheet of paper, they will list tasks of a specific
career and assign each one a letter (A, B, or C) based
on its importance and urgency. They need to choose a
representative in their groups to share their prioritized
list with the class.

2. Eisenhower Matrix - This is an effective task

management tool that organizes and prioritizes
tasks based on their urgency and importance (The
Eisenhower Matrix - the Decision Lab, n.d.). Urgent
tasks demand immediate attention and can create
stress by putting you in a rushed state. On the
other hand, important tasks contribute to
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achieving long-term goals. Identifying important

tasks requires understanding your own goals. Some
online tools adapted this matrix such as Focus
Matrix, Priority Matrix and CustomTaskIt.

Moreover, this matrix comprises four categories:

urgent and important, important but not urgent,
urgent but not important, and neither urgent nor
important. By categorizing tasks, individuals can
apply appropriate strategies to manage them
efficiently. (Spinetti & Crone, n.d.)

How to use the Eisenhower Matrix?

Quadrant I: Important and Urgent. These activities

need immediate action, such as crises, problems, or
deadlines. They often come from tasks in Quadrant II
that were postponed. To reduce the number of
urgent tasks, focus more on completing Quadrant II
tasks on time.
Quadrant II: Important and Not Urgent. These tasks
are crucial for long-term goals but do not have
immediate deadlines (e.g., preparing for an exam in
two weeks). If neglected, they can become urgent.
Personal care tasks also fall here. Prioritize Quadrant
I tasks first, then focus on Quadrant II. Breaking
these tasks into smaller steps can help avoid stress
and poor performance by completing them before
they become urgent.
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Quadrant III: Not Important and Urgent. These tasks

demand immediate attention but do not contribute
to long-term goals, often appearing as interruptions
or favors. While not necessarily bad, they need to be
balanced with tasks from Quadrants I and II.
Becoming more assertive and politely declining can
help you focus on your priorities.
Quadrant IV: Not Important and Not Urgent. These
are mostly distractions and can consume your day if
not controlled. While they don't need to be
eliminated, they should be postponed until after
important tasks are done. Activities like watching TV
or browsing social media can help you relax after a
busy day, but they shouldn't dominate your time.

Activity 2: Matrix Decision Making

Direction: Divide the class into three groups. Each

group will receive a unique scenario requiring them to
use the Eisenhower Matrix. The students will create the
matrix in a white cartolina. In a 2-minute presentation,
each group will present the decisions they made based
on their matrix analysis.

Scenario 1: After a hectic workday, a working mom

must organize her evening to balance family
responsibilities and personal tasks.

Activities:
Help children with homework.
Prepare dinner for the family.
Attend a parent-teacher meeting scheduled for
tomorrow morning.
Spend quality time with each child.
Prepare school lunches for the next day.
Respond to urgent emails from work.
Schedule a doctor's appointment for one of the
children.
Clean up the kitchen and tidy the house before
bedtime.

Scenario 2: A diligent high school student, managing

school, work, and college applications, needs to plan his
evening effectively.
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Activities:
Study for upcoming exams in math and history.
Complete an essay due for English class tomorrow.
Work a part-time job shift from 4 PM to 8 PM.
Draft college application essays and prepare
application materials.
Attend a basketball team practice session.
Help out with household chores.
Prepare for an upcoming SAT/ACT exam.
Relax and unwind for a bit to maintain mental well-
being.

Scenario 3: An industrious teacher, balancing teaching

multiple classes, an advisory role, a school club, and
online studies, must prioritize tasks for the evening.

Activities:
Grade papers and provide feedback to students.
Prepare lesson plans for tomorrow's classes.
Attend an advisory meeting during lunch break.
Lead a school club meeting after school.
Complete an online quiz for his master's degree
program.
Respond to urgent emails from parents and
colleagues.
Review and update curriculum materials.
Spend quality time with family and catch up on
personal reading.

RUBRICS:

Needs
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Improvement
(1)

Shows a clear Shows limited

Demonstrates understanding Demonstrates understanding
thorough of the some of the
understanding of Eisenhower understanding Eisenhower
the Eisenhower Matrix and of the Matrix and
Matrix and generally Eisenhower struggles to
effectively applies it to Matrix but apply it
applies it to prioritize tasks may struggle effectively to
Task Prioritization
prioritize tasks based on to prioritize tasks
based on importance and consistently based on
importance and urgency, with apply it to importance
urgency, some minor prioritize tasks and urgency,
showing a logical inconsistencies based on or the
approach to time or less clear importance prioritization
management. decision- and urgency. lacks clarity
making. and logic.
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Role play is Role play is

Presentation is
somewhat not
Presentation is somehow
prepared. It adequately
logical, well- logical,
demonstrates prepared. It
prepared, and adequately
attempts to does not
effectively prepared and
show effectively
Presentation Quality demonstrates effectively
decisions demonstrate
the decisions demonstrates
made using decisions
made using the the decisions
the made using
Eisenhower made using the
Eisenhower the
Matrix. Eisenhower
Matrix, but Eisenhower
Matrix.
lacks clarity. Matrix.

Does not work

Generally
Shows some collaborativel
Works works
effort to work y within the
collaboratively collaboratively
collaborativel group, does
within the group, within the
y within the not listen to
listens to others' group and
group but may others' ideas,
ideas, and considers
struggle to or fails to
Team Collaboration integrates others' ideas,
listen to integrate
multiple but may show
others' ideas multiple
perspectives occasional
or integrate perspectives
into the difficulties in
multiple into the
decision-making integrating
perspectives decision-
process. multiple
effectively. making
perspectives.
process.

3. Getting Things Done Method (Allen, 2001) - Getting

Things Done (GTD) is a productivity method developed
by David Allen, a productivity consultant and author of
the book "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free
Productivity," first published in 2001. GTD helps
individuals systematically organize tasks and projects
by capturing all tasks, clarifying their importance and
next steps, organizing them in lists, reflecting on
progress, and engaging with tasks based on priorities.
Allen's practical approach has made GTD widely
popular for personal and professional organizations.

GTD could be the perfect time management strategy for

you if:
1. You are managing multiple projects simultaneously
and feel overwhelmed by competing priorities.
2. You need help executing your to-do list effectively.
3. You prefer structured and systematic approaches to
managing tasks.

How to use the GTD Model?

1. Capture - The first step in GTD is to capture all your
tasks, ideas, and projects in a trusted system. This
could be a physical notebook, a digital tool like
Todoist, or even just a collection of sticky notes. The
idea is to get everything out of your head and into a
single place where you can review and process it
later.
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2. Clarify - Once you've captured everything, the next

step is to clarify each item. Ask yourself: is this
actionable? If not, you might discard it, file it away for
reference, or put it on a "someday/maybe" list. If it is
actionable, decide on the very next physical action
required to move it forward.
3. Organize - After clarifying your tasks, organize them
into appropriate categories or lists. Some common
lists in GTD include:
Next Actions: Tasks you can do immediately.
Projects: Tasks that require more than one step to
complete.
Waiting For: Tasks you've delegated or are waiting
for others to complete.
Someday/Maybe: Ideas or tasks you want to
consider in the future but aren’t committed to yet.
3. Reflect - Regularly review your lists and projects. This
reflection helps you stay up-to-date with your
commitments and ensures that your tasks are still
relevant and aligned with your goals. It’s a way to stay
organized and on top of things.
4. Engage - Finally, engage with your tasks and projects
based on what you can do at the moment. Use your
organized lists to guide your actions, choosing tasks
based on context, time available, and priority. This
step ensures that you’re consistently making
progress on your goals.

Activity 3: GTD

Direction: Apply the GTD method to prioritize and

organize tasks related to your assigned career.

Procedure:
1. Divide students into two groups.
2. Each group will randomly select a career from a
bowl.
3. Each career has tasks that need to be arranged
according to the group's discretion using the GTD
method.
4. The brainstorming session will last 5 minutes.
5. Afterward, each group will paste their answers on
the board and explain their output.
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List of Career and its Tasks (Career Bowl)

The following tasks are expected to be done by the

worker in a day.

Software Developer:
Fix a bug in the login functionality.
Update the UI with new design elements.
Write unit tests for a specific module.
Research best practices for optimizing code
performance.
Attend a webinar on a new programming framework.
Marketing Specialist:
Draft social media posts for the next week.
Analyze the results of the last email marketing
campaign.
Brainstorm ideas for a new marketing campaign
slogan.
Update the content on the company's blog.
Research demographics for a target audience.
Graphic Designer:
Design a flyer for an upcoming event.
Create social media graphics for a product launch.
Attend a webinar on Adobe Illustrator tips and tricks.
Prepare mockups for a client presentation.
Research color palettes for a new branding project.
Accountant:
Prepare financial statements for the current month.
Review and reconcile accounts receivable.
Attend a webinar on changes to tax laws.
Analyze budget variances and prepare a report.
Update the payroll system with employee changes.
Registered Nurse:
Update patient care plans for the day.
Attend a training session on a new medical
procedure.
Review and update patient progress notes.
Prepare for a patient evaluation session.
Research new medications for patient care.
Teacher:
Plan lessons for the next day.
Grade and provide feedback on student
assignments.
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Attend a workshop on new teaching strategies.

Prepare materials for an upcoming science
experiment.
Update the class website with new resources.
Mechanical Engineer:
Design a component for a new machine prototype.
Analyze data from recent stress tests.
Attend a seminar on new manufacturing techniques.
Prepare engineering drawings for a client
presentation.
Research materials for a specific project.
Physical Therapist:
Develop personalized therapy plans for patients.
Attend a webinar on new rehabilitation exercises.
Review and update patient progress notes.
Prepare for a patient evaluation session.
Research new physical therapy techniques.
Architect:
Create schematic designs for a new residential
building.
Meet with clients to discuss design requirements.
Review building codes and regulations for a project.
Develop 3D models of architectural designs.
Research sustainable building materials.
Event Planner:
Confirm vendor bookings for an upcoming event.
Develop a timeline for event setup and teardown.
Meet with clients to finalize event details.
Prepare contracts for event services.
Research local catering options for an event.

Reflective Questions:

Directions: The students will answer the following

questions below.
1. How’s your experience? Which part of the activity
Reflection:
challenged you the most?
2. How did you plan to address or overcome these
challenges?
3. If you will be choosing a time management model,
what is it? Why?
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Activity: Sing Along Jingle

Directions: The teacher will sing a jingle about

overcoming pressures of life through time management.
Students will sing along to the song.

In tune of Karera by BINI

Minsan ay nahuhuli
Ang sarili na nag-aalala
Maraming pending ang pinoproblema
Closing Pero teka lang
Pwede naman kasing huminahon (oh oh)
Gamitin ang ABC Model o Eisenhower (oh oh)
Sino bang nagsabi na kailangan kong mauna
Hindi naman ito karera puwedeng magdahan-dahan
Sa bawat panibagong umaga
Use the GTD to always get things done
Oh
Huwag magalala need mo lang magslow down
Oh
Imanage si self at ang gawain niya
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Not
Facilitation Rubrics Observed Remarks
Observed

1. The facilitator maintains a well-

organized and disciplined classroom.

2. The facilitator communicates

instructions, objectives, and concepts
clearly and effectively.

3. The facilitator engages students

actively and encourages participation.

4. The facilitator is flexible and adapts

teaching strategies to meet the diverse
needs of students.

5. The facilitator demonstrates a strong

understanding of the subject matter and
can answer student questions accurately.

6. The facilitator uses differentiated

instruction to accommodate varying
learning styles and abilities within the
classroom.

7. The facilitator effectively integrates

technology into lessons to enhance
learning and engagement.

8. The facilitator uses various

assessment methods to gauge student
understanding and provides timely,
constructive feedback.
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Not
Facilitation Rubrics Observed Remarks
Observed

9. The facilitator uses positive

reinforcement to encourage good
behavior and academic effort.

10. The facilitator uses effective

questioning techniques to stimulate
critical thinking and discussion.

11. The facilitator manages class time

efficiently, ensuring that all planned
activities are completed.

12. The facilitator employs strategies to

motivate students, helping them see the
value and relevance of their learning.

13. The facilitator displays

professionalism in their interactions with
students.

14. The facilitator fosters a collaborative

learning environment where students
work together and support each other's
learning.

15. The facilitator encourages and

nurtures critical thinking skills, helping
students to analyze information
effectively.
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Activity: Time Management Plan

Direction: Each student will choose a time

management strategy (e.g. ABC Model, Eisenhower
Matrix, Getting Things Done (GTD)). Using the chosen
model, the students will create their own personalized
time management plan in choosing their strand for
Senior High School.

Needs
Excellent Good Satisfactory
Category Improvement
(4) (3) (2)
(1)

All tasks are Most tasks

Task Some tasks Few tasks are
clearly are clearly
Identification are listed. listed.
listed. listed.

Tasks are Tasks are Tasks are Tasks are not

Prioritization effectively mostly somewhat prioritized
prioritized. prioritized. prioritized. effectively.

Plan is
Plan is Plan is
Plan is mostly
somewhat unrealistic and
Feasibility realistic and realistic
realistic and not
achievable. and
achievable. achievable.
achievable.

Time is
Time
Time is mostly Time
Time allocation is
allocated allocated allocation is
Allocation somewhat
realistically. realistically unrealistic.
realistic.
.
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