Time management practices among sandwich students

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate time management practices among sandwich students of the University of Education, Winneba. Two theories, Pareto 80/20 rule theory and Theory of Assertiveness supported the study. Through a cross-sectional survey method, the study used a quantitative approach to look into this phenomenon. Simple random sampling technique (specifically lottery (yes/no) method) was used to sample three hundred and fifty-one (351) undergraduate sandwich students from the University of Education, Winneba. Data were collected through the use of questionnaire. Data collected for the study were analysed using SPSS version 22 under frequency tables, mean and standard deviation statistical tools. The study revealed that knowledge the respondents had about time influence their time management practices. Again, the study revealed that respondents faced challenges such as not being able to meet deadlines and stress. It also came out that the respondents adopted strategies such as scheduling tasks appropriately, setting priorities, taking break between tasks to manage their challenges. Results of the study indicated that sandwich students plan the time they spend on various activities on campus. The result proved the hypothesis that there is a significant relationship between students’ knowledge about time and time management practices in the University of Education, Winneba. The study recommends time management as a general course for students or workshop on time management to be organized for students in order for them to effectively balance the amount of time set aside for both personal and academic interests since it will lead to the attainment of goals.