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Notes It prevents waste of time and nerg by directing the teachers’ attention to one thing at a time and
saving him from degression, confusion and unnecessary repetition. It gives each subject and activity
the place, attention and emphasis that it deserves. It ensures the most effective use of the time at the
disposal of the school. It regulates the distribution of work. It makes it apossible to fix courses
wanted by each pupil. It secures the adjustment of the school work to the pupils with regard to the
demands it makes on their energy and their capacity to meet them. A very important element in the
internal economy of the school, it indispensable from the pupils’, teachers’ and principal’s point of
view. Hence, it is called the “second school clock.”
25.1 Meaning of School Time-Table

“A time-table is said to be the second school clock. It shows the hours during which school work is
done, what work is to be done during each period of the school-day and in each class, the room in
which the work is to be done, and the teacher to be incharge of that work.” —Mohiyuddin
“The time-table is an outline of the day’s work which indicates (i) Time of beginning and ending of
school day; (ii) Time of beginning and ending of each class period, activities period, and home work
period; (iii) Subjects and activities offered; (iv) Days on which each class and each activity; (v) Room
in which class or activity be held; and (vi) Time, length and number of intermissions.”
—Edmonson
“The schedule is the spark plug of the school which sets into motion its various activities and
programmes.” —Jaswant Singh
“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.” —H.G. Stead

25.2 Need of a School Time-Table

School time-table is a necessary tool for its efficient working. Its primary objective is to provide time
for suitable and varied learning experiences for all the children. It prevents waste of time and guide
by directing the teachers’ attention to one thing at a time and saving him from degression, confusion
and unnecessary repetition. It gives each subject and activity the place, attention and emphasis that
it deserves. It ensures the most effective use of the time at the disposal of the school. It regulates the
distribution of work. It makes it possible to fix courses wanted by each pupil. It secures the adjustment
of the their energy and their capacity to meet them. A very important element in the internal economy
of the school, it indispensable from the pupils’, teachers’ and principal’s point of view. Hence, it is
called the “Second School Clock.”
25.3 Principles of Good Time-Table

The main principles of time table have been given in the following paras :
(1) Flexibility : The time-table should be flexible enough to suit the changing needs and requirements
of the pupils, environment, season, other internal school circumstances and latest treads of
education.
(2) Some Periods for Recreation : There should be periods for recreation like play and games,
physical exercises, radio listening and other activities intervening between periods of serious
study.
(3) Sufficient Place for Activities : Activities must find an honourable place in the time-table.
(4) Room for Change of Posture and Place : The time-table should admit adequate change of
posture, room and seat of pupils.
(5) Suitable Duration of Period : Duration of period should suit the age of the pupils. A period of
thirty-five minutes in summer and forty minutes in winter for higher secondary school and
thirty minutes for primary school will be quite justifiable for sustaining interest.

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