Activity: Watch the video and discuss it, emphasizing that goal setting is an important skill that we can all learn. Students learn about SMART strategies for goal setting. In pairs, students set a goal together, or each student can do this individually with a teacher’s guidance. It will be something that is simple and realistically achievable within two weeks, so that progress can be measured. The goal should come from the student’s own initiative, something that they want to accomplish. Students present their results by show and tell. They can either show what they achieved or just talk about it.
Note to teachers: This lesson could have two sessions that are a few weeks apart. Session #1: Help each student to establish a specific academic goal in one subject. Session #2: Help each student establish a personal improvement goal. Some possibilities are: improving a relationship with a family member or peer; a goal regarding one’s schedule, such as getting up or going to bed earlier; less screen time; developing a new habit such as improving one’s manners; building or creating something; a sports-related goa; starting a new hobby, etc.
Materials Needed: the video, a chart about SMART goals, some prompts about goals that can be achieved within a two period of time
Chart: SMART goal checklist:
S – Specific – What is the goal and what support do you need (helpers, materials)
M – Measurable – How many, how much, and/or how often?
A – Achievable – Resources - do you have what you need? Is your goal realistic - can you complete in the time allotted?
R – Relevant – Who and how will this goal help?
T - Time-Bound - Start and end times
Directions: Explain the activity as described above. Do a lesson on SMART goals. Divide students in pairs, and instruct them to brainstorm about possible goals, either academic or personal (depending on the instruction of the teacher) that they could work on either as a pair or as individuals. Instruct students to write down their goals following the guidelines of the SMART goal checklist. Review each student’s goals, suggest revisions when needed. Students are given 5 minutes each day to meet in pairs and discuss their progress, using the steps in the SMART goals chart, talking about what they actually did so far in pursuit of their goal, what they need for the next step, and what they plan to do in the next few days. At the end of two weeks, students report to the class, presenting a log of their progress using the SMART checklist, and concluding with their results.
Wrap it up: At the end of the two weeks, after students give their reports, encourage them to continue to use the SMART goals chart as a guide for their personal goal setting. Remind them that successful goal setting is a lifelong useful skill, and needs lots of practice. Teachers: revisit the activity during the school year.
Related resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbO4pkuHa_Q
Activity: Watch the video and discuss it, emphasizing that goal setting is an important skill that we can all learn. Students learn about SMART strategies for goal setting. In pairs, students set a goal together, or each student can do this individually with a teacher’s guidance. It will be something that is simple and realistically achievable within two weeks, so that progress can be measured. The goal should come from the student’s own initiative, something that they want to accomplish. Students present their results by show and tell. They can either show what they achieved or just talk about it.
Note to teachers: This lesson could have two sessions that are a few weeks apart. Session #1: Help each student to establish a specific academic goal in one subject. Session #2: Help each student establish a personal improvement goal. Some possibilities are: improving a relationship with a family member or peer; a goal regarding one’s schedule, such as getting up or going to bed earlier; less screen time; developing a new habit such as improving one’s manners; building or creating something; a sports-related goa; starting a new hobby, etc.
Materials Needed: the video, a chart about SMART goals, some prompts about goals that can be achieved within a two period of time
Chart: SMART goal checklist:
S – Specific – What is the goal and what support do you need (helpers, materials)
M – Measurable – How many, how much, and/or how often?
A – Achievable – Resources - do you have what you need? Is your goal realistic - can you complete in the time allotted?
R – Relevant – Who and how will this goal help?
T - Time-Bound - Start and end times
Directions: Explain the activity as described above. Do a lesson on SMART goals. Divide students in pairs, and instruct them to brainstorm about possible goals, either academic or personal (depending on the instruction of the teacher) that they could work on either as a pair or as individuals. Instruct students to write down their goals following the guidelines of the SMART goal checklist. Review each student’s goals, suggest revisions when needed. Students are given 5 minutes each day to meet in pairs and discuss their progress, using the steps in the SMART goals chart, talking about what they actually did so far in pursuit of their goal, what they need for the next step, and what they plan to do in the next few days. At the end of two weeks, students report to the class, presenting a log of their progress using the SMART checklist, and concluding with their results.
Wrap it up: At the end of the two weeks, after students give their reports, encourage them to continue to use the SMART goals chart as a guide for their personal goal setting. Remind them that successful goal setting is a lifelong useful skill, and needs lots of practice. Teachers: revisit the activity during the school year.
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