Constructing Proxy Variables to Measure

Question: Discuss about the Constructing Proxy Variables to Measure. Answer: Introduction: Improper management of time has reduced the studying hours. Studying late night, results in extreme fatigue. I want to score better marks in this semester. This can be possible only if I devote more time into study (Jo, Kim Yoon, 2015). I have understood that managing time for this semester is crucial because unlike other semester, I will not get much time this semester unlike other semesters. Time management was not an issue for me and has never affected my grades, but I have always completed my syllabus in a hurry before every examination. This is the reason, I want to manage the time well and perform better in this semester. Time management is also a crucial managerial skill that is important for future success. In order to improve my management skills, managing time holds equal importance. I see myself as a successful leader. For a leader, managing time is very crucial along with managing the members of a team (Kimani, 2014). If I start improving my time management skills from now, I shall be able to manage my team and shall prove to be a good leader. Pre-test and Post-test measures: I will record the study time and other activities that I do regularly. Currently I spend less time for studies because I have to attend regular lecture classes and also have to do other regular activities. Moreover, I have also realised that the time that I spend for studies, is not enough to cover up the huge syllabus of the semester. This is the reason, I will record my activities and progress from time to time that will eventually help me to realise if any kind of change is required in the scheduling of my action plan. Week by week progress will be recorded (Rapp, Bachrach Rapp, 2013). This way I can easily keep a trace of my activities. I will implement the new schedule by 1st week and the activities will be recorded every week. By the end of 9th week, I believe that I will achieve my goals. Action Plan: Week Task Expected Outcome 1 Sketch out a plan for doing different activities and strictly follow the set To-do-list. This list has to be realistic enough that the framed plan can be easily carried on. It is important not to frame something unusual that would be tough to achieve and would ultimately lead to disappointment. I will be able to prioritise things and would be able to sketch a better To-do list for me. 2-4 I will follow the schedule and perform each task as the schedule. This way I would also be able to prioritise the tasks and shall continue with the schedule that suits the best. I will able to manage time for every task. It is only when other tasks get scheduled I shall be able to devote more time in studies. 5 If required certain changes can be made in the schedule and the timing can be changed or restructured. This re-scheduling has to be done quickly with proper care because there shall be no scope to waste time for creating another to-do-list (Beausaert et al., 2013). It is expected, not many changes will be made because the prior list will be made with much consciousness. Better management of time can be done. It is expected that if changes are made in the schedule, it would bring betterment in the overall planning. 6-8 Continue with the proposed schedule and study more. As my focus is to increase the study hours, scheduling would prioritise studies and not other activities. I would also reduce spending time with my friends because I have observed that a lot of time is wasted with them. I would be able to complete the syllabus of my course. The aim is not only to complete the syllabus but also to do revision of the same to get in depth knowledge and understanding of the subject. 9 Check the improvement. The result of the action plan will be obtained by the end of the 9th week. I can easily check my improvements if I would be able to do the task according to my plans. It is only by checking that how much I have been able to complete my course syllabus, the achievement of my plan can be measured. I have made much improvement in studies. I have also covered the entire syllabus of the course and would be ready to study some extra study material for better references for my examinations. References: Beausaert, S., Segers, M., Fouarge, D., Gijselaers, W. (2013). Effect of using a personal development plan on learning and development.Journal of Workplace Learning,25(3), 145-158. Jo, I. H., Kim, D., Yoon, M. (2015). Constructing Proxy Variables to Measure Adult Learners. Time Management Strategies in LMS.Educational Technology Society,18(3), 214-225. Kimani, G. (2014). Personal development plan.Docs. school Publications. Rapp, A. A., Bachrach, D. G., Rapp, T. L. (2013). The influence of time management skill on the curvilinear relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and task performance.Journal of Applied Psychology,98(4), 668.