Question

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. TRANSITION BETWEEN SCHOOL AND POST SCHOOL DESTINATION Siki is a first year student at a TVET college. He is involved in a number of social activities such as being a member of a youth organisation executive committee in his community. He is a well-known soccer player. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays he trains with a local soccer club from 15:00 to 18:00. Wednesdays and Fridays he chairs the meeting of the youth club at the campus. Weekend nights Siki is always with friends out to gigs. Students who want to know about the festivals and other vibes ask him for updates on dates, times and celebrities. Siki is always on social media chatting with friends. More often than not, he will not be in class due to fatigue, more especially on Mondays. As a religious person, Siki attends church service every Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00. He cannot be absent from the service because he is the organist of the church youth choir. [Source: Anonymous]

1. Explain how Siki can adapt his lifestyle to spend more time on his studies. (2x2)

2. advise siki and others on how they can use their time effectively for their studies (3x2)​

Answer 1

1.) Siki can adapt his lifestyle to spend more time on his studies by prioritizing his academic responsibilities. He can limit his involvement in social activities to specific days of the week, such as weekends, and reduce the time spent on social media. He can also consider rescheduling his soccer practice sessions to weekends or alternate days when he has fewer academic commitments. By creating a structured schedule and prioritizing his academic responsibilities, Siki can create more time for studying.

2.) To use their time effectively for their studies, Siki and others can:

• Create a study schedule and stick to it
• Minimize distractions such as social media, games, and television during study time
• Attend all lectures, take notes, and ask questions to clarify any uncertainties
• Form study groups with classmates to review class material and prepare for exams
• Set achievable goals and work towards achieving them
• Practice time management and prioritize academic responsibilities over social activities
• Take breaks in between study sessions to prevent burnout and fatigue