Necessities of Construction of School's Time-table

(i) To eliminate wastage of time and energy and to present duplication and overlapping: The timetable shows exactly what activity to be formed at a particular time. It directs both teacher and pupils’ energy and attention to one thing at a time by placing proper persons at their proper places at the proper time. The timetable also shows various activities to be undertaken by various classes and under whose supervision, and is hence essential to avoid duplication and overlapping.

(ii) To ensure due attention to every subject and activity, systemizing school life: Time table gives due attention to every subject. Periods are allotted to difficult subjects according to their importance difficulty of values and fatigue. The activities of die school are planned in advance. It ensures smooth and orderly working of the school. In the absence of a proper timetable, there would be confusion and chaos.

(iii) To ensure equal distribution of work among teachers and arranging proxy periods: Time table indicates in a summary the work allotted to each teacher. It shows the amount of work that has been allotted to each teacher. It prevents the allotment of too much work or too little work to any one of the teachers. The timetable shows vacant or free periods for all teachers. This is helpful in allotting work when any teacher is absent.

(iv) To help in adjusting school work according to the needs of pupils and helping in the development of moral values: School authorities can adjust school work according to the psychological needs of the pupil. Fatigue, interest, freshness of mind and body are taken into consideration while adjusting school work in the timetable. Time table helps to develop qualities like punctuality and regularity both in teacher taught by placing before them a set program of activities.

(v) To add the efficiency of the school by maximum utilization of existing resources and promoting school discipline: The timetable can be framed in such a manner that science laboratory, library, art room, assembly hall, playground, etc. arc used to the maximum extent and help attain the goals of an institution. School timetable directly promotes discipline in a school to a great extent. By keeping students busy in desirable activities and with everyone minding his own business, discipline is maintained in the school.