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@article{172272,
        author = {PRACHI BISMAYA and DIMPAL DAS and ABHISEK P.K. BARIK},
        title = {ANALYZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL TIMETABLE ON THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KHORDHA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2794-2802},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172272},
        abstract = {A school timetable is a powerful administrative tool that provides a framework to operate the aims and objectives of the school. This study majorly examined how a timetable helped children develop physically, intellectually, mentally and socio-emotionally. A mixed-methods approach was employed on a sample of 120 secondary school students from 5 different schools of Bhubaneswar City, that combined numerical analysis along with qualitative insights. The results highlighted that the students found their ongoing timetables aided them in all the five aspects of holistic development. While 59% of students got chances to play and perform, 56% could balance their academics and leisure time, only 30% were motivated to study regularly, and 90% reported active participation in team projects. Around 79% managed two major subjects back-to-back, but 24% struggled with concentration, and 44% of students found that there were no regular excursions for them. Students suggested timetables that contained time periods for self-directed learning, major subjects and extracurriculars, and an individualized approach to foster motivation, creativity and well-being. The study's conclusions inform educators, policymakers, and school administrators about the need to prioritize timetable transformation as a strategic force for enhancing student academic outcomes and supporting holistic development.},
        keywords = {educational effectiveness, holistic development, mixed-methods research, school timetable, student development},
        month = {January},
        }