GOAL SETTING Planning 10 What is a goal

What is a goal? �An aim, purpose, aspiration, ambition or destination that gives meaning

Why it’s Important to set Goals �They provide us with a tool by which

2 Types of Goals 1. Short Term Goals üAims for the “here and now”

2. Long Term Goals • Aims for the future • I. E. Grades To

How Do I Set Goals? � Criteria: Goals should be S. M. A. R.

Example of a S. M. A. R. T Goal X Bad example: “I want

Reasons why we don’t set goals �Don’t know how �Loss of Freedom �Limited Beliefs

Goal Setting Rules �Must be your own goals! �Match up with your values �Exciting

Keys to achieve your goals �Create a specific action plan �Determine your obstacles �Turn

Assignment �Visit a minimum of 3 -5 websites • Make note of the steps

Example Goal Setting Cycle Specific Consistent with Values Simple Goal Setting Rational Significant Measurable

Set a Goal �Now that you have created a cycle, set a goal for

My Goal To Become the Best Teacher EVER! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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GOAL SETTING Planning 10

What is a goal? �An aim, purpose, aspiration, ambition or destination that gives meaning and direction to our lives. • Improvement Goals: Things we want to change to make better; lose weight or quit smoking • Achievement Goals: Things we want to accomplish; top salesman, best snowboarder • Financial Goals: Things we want to acquire; a car, a home

Why it’s Important to set Goals �They provide us with a tool by which we can measure our success, behaviour, attitudes etc.

2 Types of Goals 1. Short Term Goals üAims for the “here and now” üSteps towards your long term goal. üI. E. To get an ‘A’ on my Planning Project

2. Long Term Goals • Aims for the future • I. E. Grades To get into University

How Do I Set Goals? � Criteria: Goals should be S. M. A. R. T • Specific • Measurable • Achievable • Realistic • Truthful / Timely

Example of a S. M. A. R. T Goal X Bad example: “I want to write a book. ” ü Good example: “I want to write a book on time management that is at least 200 pages in length and have it done by December 16 th. I’ll commit myself to writing at least 2 pages every workday until I reach completion. ”

Reasons why we don’t set goals �Don’t know how �Loss of Freedom �Limited Beliefs �Afraid to succeed �Don’t know what I want �Afraid to fail

Goal Setting Rules �Must be your own goals! �Match up with your values �Exciting and compelling �In writing �Make a commitment

Keys to achieve your goals �Create a specific action plan �Determine your obstacles �Turn obstacles into action �Be absolutely willing to fail �Monitor successes and failures �Build your self – esteem �Set a date!

Assignment �Visit a minimum of 3 -5 websites • Make note of the steps to “goal setting” �Choose 7 steps that you connect with �Create a Goal Setting Cycle • Include a link to the websites you researched

Example Goal Setting Cycle Specific Consistent with Values Simple Goal Setting Rational Significant Measurable Strategic

Set a Goal �Now that you have created a cycle, set a goal for yourself �Once you have established what your goal is, use the steps from your cycle to achieve the goal �You need to have at least one point for each step; these points need to be linked to your steps!

My Goal To Become the Best Teacher EVER! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Specific: to become the best teacher I can be Simple: The best teacher I can be one year at a time Significant: Being the best teacher will help students learn Strategic: I will plan each lesson before delivering it Measurable: Each student will pass my course Rational: Being the best teacher will equate to students coming to all my classes Values: If I provide a safe and fun classroom, then students will succeed.