Goal Setting
What is goal setting?
One of the most essential skills that lead to success is setting realistic goals. Goal setting can help learners break down complex assignments and assessments into more manageable pieces, which can help them succeed. In setting realistic goals for themselves, learners are able to develop strategies for their learning, which can lead to long-term success.
Why is goal setting important?
By helping learners set short- and long-term goals for themselves and encouraging them to actively work toward achieving those goals, instructors can keep learners motivated in the class as well as their overall academic journey. When learners set goals for themselves, they are developing personal strategies to help them succeed, both in and out of the classroom.
How can I apply goal setting?
- Scaffold assignments and assessments: Making complex assignments and projects more accessible by breaking them down into smaller and more manageable parts can help learners remain focused on specifics without feeling overwhelmed.
- Model goal setting in the classroom: Creating syllabi and class agendas that are clear and manageable in scope exemplifies the importance of creating goals within a class setting, as well as maintaining those goals throughout the course/semester.
- Require self-reflection throughout the course: Having learners reflect on their successes, failures, and concerns over the course of an assignment or project can help them better recognize how they can improve their own personal learning strategies.
- Check in with learners regularly: Check in with learners to see how they are feeling about the course, specific assignments/projects/assessments, and their overall academic journey.
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