Types of School Time-Table

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SCHOOL ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
"TYPES OF SCHOOL TIME-TABLE"
By:
Irshad
School time-table is a very important instrument which shows the success of school. It is the
initial point of school system. If time- table is prepared sensibly then the teachers' only job is to
implement it. It is the complete guideline for the teachers. It is difficult to carry out the work of
the school without a proper timetable. It is a kind of framework which defines the path that
teachers and students have to follow during the year.
Types Of School Time-Table
Introduction
A good time-table must be complete and comprehensive in every way. Different members of a
school have different work order sections. A single time-table may not convey the entire
information of the school work. For efficient working o f the school it is necessary to have
different time-tables for different purposes and activities.
There are seven types of school time-table.
I. Master time-table
II. Class-wise time-table
III. Teacher-wise time-table
IV. Vacant-period time-table
V. Games time-table
VI. Co-curricular activities time-table
VII. Home-work time-table

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Master time-table
This time table gives a complete, correct and comprehensive picture of the entire school
program. It is consolidated time table. This time table is meant to be used by the principal .it
helps in supervising the teachers work. It indicates the detailed work of individual teachers. It is
a combined time-table of all the classes in a school. Different sheets may be used for the days in
a week. There should be prepared a comprehensive chart showing the program of all the working
days. A copy of it should be kept in the principal’s office as well as staff-room.
Class-wise time-table
It is the picture of class-wise programs. This time table shows the daily program of a class. It
defines distribution of each subject for each class. It specifies that what a particular teacher will
teach in particular class, about particular subject. It fixes the responsibility of teacher for a
complete subject .it indicates the breaks and the periods for games and other co-curricular
activities .a copy of this should be kept in the concerned class, while the other copies should be
with the class teacher and in the principal’s office.
Teacher-Wise Time-Table
This timetable focuses on the teacher. The whole course is distributed teacher-wise. This is
useful for teachers as it indicates where he/she will teach which subject. Each teacher should be
given a copy of his/her time-table. Teachers’ time-tables should also indicate a schedule of their
non-academic duties. Every teacher may be provided with his own small strip containing all the
subjects and the classes.
Vacant Period Time-Table
It is a special time-table which shows the vacant periods of all the teachers should also be
prepared. This will be helpful in allotting work when some teacher is on leave. This type of time-
table will show the teachers available in a particular period and thus these teachers may be
requested to keep the vacant class occupied when needed. A copy of this should be with the
principal so that he/she can use this to arrange for a replacement when one of the teachers is
absent. This is the best of way keeping the classes busy and using idle time of teachers.

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Games Time-Table
This indicates the games which each class will be involved with at a particular time. This time-
table shows which particular group engaged in a particular game at a particular time. Groups for
games cannot be organized on the basis of section and classes. These are organized on the basis
of age and proficiency in sports.
Co-Curricular Activities Time-Table
This time-table will facilitate and systematize the organization of these important activities in a
school. It will be showing the different types of activities in the school and the name of teacher
in-charge, duration of those activities and the place where they are to be held . This avoids
duplication of efforts and wastage of time and energy. It helps students to select appropriate
activities of their choice.
Home-Work Time-Table
This type of time table is very important to manage the burden of homework which is assigned
to students. This time-table will also ensure equal attention to home-work in all the subjects. It
also helps parents to know what home-work has been assigned. This indicates the amount of time
students will devote on each subject every week. A copy of it should be given to each teacher
and each parent.
Conclusion
All of the above time-tables are showing the great responsibility of the teachers and the
administration of the school .When time-table prepared the teachers are bound to perform their
activities according to the time-table. All of the activities of students depends upon the time-
table.
References
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