TIME MANAGEMENT AS AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF A MODERN TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

Abstract

The results of the scientific search established the relevance of the problem of managing one’s own time in the activities of a modern teacher. To solve it, we analyzed the essence of the category of «time management» in scientific thought. The author’s interpretation of time management was formulated based on the results of such analysis. We consider it as the theory and practice of effective time management. The activity of managing one’s own time is a systemic formation, the structural components of which are: goal setting and planning; determining priorities and deadlines; using methods and technologies; analyzing the costs of time resources; self-organization and delegation of authority; eliminating unnecessary tasks and operations. This activity is based on certain principles and is implemented at the personal and corporate levels of time management.Purpose of the work are theoretical substantiation of the essence and disclosure of the applied orientation of time management in the activities of a modern teacher. The methodological basis of the study is the legislation of Ukraine on education, the professional standard «Teacher of a general secondary education institution», research by scientists in educational management and time management, scientific approaches (systemic, activity, competency-based) and methods of observation, conversation, questionnaire, analysis, synthesis, generalization and abstraction. The scientific novelty of the study lies in substantiating the essence, significance and applied orientation of time management methods in the activities of a modern teacher.Conclusions. The implementation of labor functions is closely related to the effective use of time management by a teacher. In our study, we consider this phenomenon as a theory and practice of effective management of one’s own time. Time management is ensured by adhering to certain principles and is implemented at the personal and corporate levels using appropriate methods and technologies.