Time Management
Code: 102562Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | OP | 4 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Judit Castellà Mate
- Email :
- judit.castella@uab.cat
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
No previous requirements.
Objectives
Time is not a specific stimulus that activates any sensory receptor and, nevertheless, it is still an explicit and implicit dimension of human behaviour. The reality of time is only perceived through changes in the different stimuli, for example in location, texture, shape, etc. and the events that occur in the context. Despite its ephemeral nature, time is a dimension that interacts broadly with many human and non-human behaviours.
The main goal of the subject is to describe, analyse and verify experimentally the incidence of time as an independent variable on behaviour. From a cognitive perspective, it has been shown that behaviour is not only developed in time but also structured by it. This has been verified in micro behaviours, such as a driver who avoids a car crash, as well as in social and organizational behaviours. Different cultures have different attitudes and conceptualizations of time, despite having common underlying neurological and physiological structures related to temporality.
In addition to this, different types of behaviour show different cycles of activation and performance in some tasks also varies across the day, which allows us to determine what the optimal time to perform certain activities is. The disciplines of Chronobiology and Chronopsychology focus on these aspects, which are relevant to the field of work (work shifts, job satisfaction, performance, etc.). Orientation and Temporal Perspective towards the past, present or future exert great influence on everyday behaviour, to the point that this orientation is considered to be an indicator of psychological well-being and a predictor of behaviour in some situations.
Optimal time management should take into account all levels in which temporality influences behaviour: from Chronobiology to Temporal Orientation, also considering temporal estimation/perception processes.
Learning outcomes
- Identify the structures underlying information processing.
- Describe the phases or stages of production in the communicative process and the corresponding structures.
- Describe the factors that can improve cognitive processing.
- Describe the ontogenesis of temporal structure of cognitive processes (chronopsychology).
- Identify and describe changes in human memory throughout the life cycle.
- Describe the processes and stages in the development of communication skills.
- Identify different applied fields of cognitive processes and their psychosocial implications.
- Weigh up and assess the limitations of development and social context that influence cognitive processes.
- Describe and recognise the different cognitive styles in both cognitive processing and communication skills.
- Recognise the influence of contextual factors on the differences (individual and social) observed in the processing and storage of information.
- Describe and recognise the factors that limit or hinder the processing of information received or sought.
- Describe and recognise individual differences in learning oral and written language.
- Write reports from the results of studies on time management.
- Organize information to communicate in a structured and appropriate way to the recipient.
- Show that the content of communication is suitable as a scientific article, communication in congresses, conferences or newspaper article.
- Design scientific studies on the temporal structure of cognitive processes and human behaviour (estimation and temporal orientation and management) and ergonomic applications.
- Analyse scientific texts written in English.
- Use different ICTs for different purposes.
- Work in a team.
- Apply knowledge, skills and acquired values critically, reflexively and creatively.
- Criticise the effects of personal practice on people, taking into account the complexity of human diversity.
Contents
Cultural anthropology and time. Temporal regulation: chronobiology and chronopsychology. The perception of time: estimation and temporal experience. The development and acquisition of the notion of time. Temporal orientation and time perspective. Temporal planning. Applications in the field of work, health and organizations.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of the research project or study (exam) | 38 | 1.52 | |
| Theoretical sessions about the essay | 6 | 0.24 | |
| Bibliographic search | 6.5 | 0.26 | |
| Practical sessions | 12 | 0.48 | |
| Lectures | 18 | 0.72 | |
| Practical and theoretical essays writing | 30 | 1.2 | |
| Supervision | 37.5 | 1.5 |
A combination of teaching methods to promote student learning will be used. 1) Lectures: in these sessions the lecturers cover the basic concepts and notions of the subject, 2) Practical activities and exercises, 3) Seminars centred on developing the research project.
Different methodologies, such as written theoretical exercises and message boards on Moodle will be used. A group research project will be developed during the semester and will be delivered as a written essay and presented orally.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV3. Multiple-choice test (theoretical content) | 30% | 2 | 0.08 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 12, 17, 20 |
| EV2. Oral presentation of the research project | 20% | 0 | 0 | 2, 6, 9, 14, 15, 19, 20 |
| EV4. Practical essays | 20% | 0 | 0 | 4, 10, 13, 17, 20, 21 |
| EV1. Research project | 30% | 0 | 0 | 8, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 |
The subject will be assessed as follows:
- EV1: Research project (30%): Project carried out in groups of 4-5 students to be delivered as a scientific paper on the second assessment period.
- EV2: Oral presentation of the research work (20%): Each group will present their projects orally using Powerpoint software as a support. In person on the last week of programmed lectures.
- EV3: Multiple-choice test about the theoretical contents (30%). Individual. Second assessment period.
- EV4: Practical essays (20%): An individual essay will be delivered on each practical session.
Attendance is mandatory on the day the assessable evidence is scheduled. In the case of the oral presentation, non-attendance on the scheduled day will result in a No Show and can only be resit if a supporting document is presented, provided that the responsible teacher has authorized it. Practical essays that are not handed at classe can be delivered in the second assessment period, but the maximum grade will be 5.
Regarding feedback:
| Type of feedback | EV | WEEK |
| Written | EV1 | The week the grades are published |
| Digital tool |
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| At class | EV2 and EV4 | Last week of teaching / in the next practical lesson |
| Tutorial | EV3 | The week the grades are published |
Definition of Pass
The definition of a subject passed in the continuous assessment must necessarily include having obtained a minimum grade of 5.0 points and a grade equal to or greater than 4.0 points in each of the assessment evidences that have a contribution equal to or greater than 20% of the grade of this continuous assessment. In the event of not meeting these requirements, and others that may be established by the subject, the maximum grade to be recorded in the academic record will be 4.5 points.
The final grades of the subject, after the resit, must be expressed with a single decimal, and the adjustment is carried out in the case that thisadjustment allows a qualitative change of the grade when it is one tenth away. Examples: PASS: 4.85 (4.9=5.0) / NOTABLE: 6.85 (6.9=7.0) / EXCELLENT: 8.85 (8.9=9.0)
Students will not be assessed if they fail to deliver coursework representing at least 40% of the total marks available, but at least one should be EV3 or EV4 (individual work). If this requirement is met, the final grade will consist of the weighted average of the 4 activities (essay + oral communication + multiple-choice test + practical essays).
Resit
To be eligible it is required for students to have previously been assessed on at least 2/3 of the total evaluation activities. Additionally, it is required to have achieved an average final grade of the subject of less than 5 and equal to or higher than 3.5. The reassessment will consist of delivering the failed or non-delivered work and in case of passing, the maximum grade of the reassessed work will be of 5. If it is necessary to resit EV1 (research project), students will have to make a new experimental proposal.
The UAB assessment regulations can be found on the following link: https://www.uab.cat/web/estudiar/graus/graus/avaluacions-1345722525858.html
A final synthesis test for students who enrole for the second time or more is not envisaged.
Translation of exams
Translation of the assessment tests will be issued if the requirements established in article 263 are met and the request is made before week 4 telematically (E-form) (more information on the Faculty's website).
Single evaluation
Single evaluation
It will be carried out on the same day and place as the test of the second evaluation period and all the contents of the subject will be evaluated. It will include: an open-type exam about the entire theoretical content, a written detailed empirical research proposal, an oral defense of the proposal, as well as the delivery of the practical reports. Duration 3 hours. The final grade for the course will be obtained as described above.
The single evaluation must be requested telematically (E-Form) in the specific period (more information on the Faculty's website)
| SINGLE ASSESSMENT SUMMARY | |||
| Name and description | Weight | Duration (in hours) | Date |
| EV1: Written empirical research detailed proposal | 25% | 3 hours | Second assessment period |
| EV2: Oral defense ofthe research proposal | 10% | ||
| EV3: Open-type exam about the theoretical content | 45% | ||
| EV4: Delivery of the practical reports | 20% |
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Restricted use: For this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively for support tasks, such as proofreading or translation. Students must clearly identify which parts were generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these tools influenced the process and the final result of the activity. Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI will be considered academic dishonesty and may result in a partial or full penalty on the activity grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
Bibliography
Elemental references:
There is no specific text book. Supplementary material will be given throughout the course.
Complementary references:
Adan, Ana (2012). Circadian typology: A comprehensive review. Chronobiology International, 29(9), 1153-1175.
Fraisse, Paul (1967). Psychologie du temps. Paris: Presses Universitaires de France.
Madrid, Juan Antonio & Lama, Mª Ángeles (2006). Cronobiología Básica y Clínica. Madrid: Editeca Red.
Meck, Warren; Doyère, Valérie, & Gruart, Agnès (2012). Interval timing and time-based decision making. Front. Integr. Neuroscience, 6(13). doi: 10.3389/fnint.2012.00013
Sánchez-López, Maria Pilar (1999). Temporalidad, Cronopsicología y diferencias individuales. Madrid: Centro de Estudios Ramón Areces, S.A.
Strathman, Alan & Joireman, Jeff (2005). Understanding behavior in the context of time: Theory, research, and application. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers.
Zimbardo, Philip & Boyd, John (2009). The time paradox. Ebury Press.
Software
No specific software is required.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 11 | Catalan | second semester | morning-mixed |