A STUDY ON COMPONENTS OF EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG THE STUDENTS OF A TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN OMAN

Dr. Sarangapani  Srinivasan; Ebtisam Salim Alsalmi; Jokha Salim Almasroori; hruraya Huseen Alharthy

doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/Y5N98

Authors

Dr. Sarangapani Srinivasan Faculty, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra College of Technology, Oman
Ebtisam Salim Alsalmi University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra College of Technology, Oman
Jokha Salim Almasroori University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra College of Technology, Oman
Hruraya Huseen Alharthy University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra College of Technology, Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Y5N98

Keywords:

TIME MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Abstract

The aim of this survey is to examine the effect of components of time management on academic performance as perceived students of Ibra College of Technology (ICT). Moreover, to ascertain techniques followed by the students to manage their time and find the association between effective time management and CGPA of ICT students. In addition, the study included the students’ perception of time management and their impact on their CGPA. 120 samples were chosen from different departments in Ibra College of Technology such as IT, Engineering and Business. The study reveals high relation between making plans or schedules for study, regular study and not rushing in last minute, minimum 2 hours study a day, prioritize studying important and urgent things, sleeping for 6-7 hours a day to make them fresh for next day – all these factors have effect on CGPA or academic performance

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