Work SMARTer
These goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely
What are SMART goals?
Coach completes all but the last step in a series of tasks, and prompts the learner to do the last. Once learner comprehends this, they are prompted to complete the last 2 steps; and so on until the learner completes the entire sequence independently.
What is Backward Chaining?
Learner is prompted to do the first step in a series of tasks, coach completes the rest. Once learner comprehends the first, they are prompted to complete the first 2 steps; and so on until the learner completes the entire sequence independently.
What is Forward Chaining?
This is the S in the SMART goals framework... we might also say "clear or precise."
What is Specific?
Learner is given the opportunity to complete task with the least amount of assistance necessary. The learner receives more physical prompting as they make an error.
What is Least to Most?
Coach first physically guides the learner through the entire task and then gradually reduces the amount of assistance needed.
What is Most to Least?
This is the R in the SMART goal framework... it could be "appropriate or meaningful."
What is Relevant?
KD is learning how to complete a task by watching their coach do it first. What instructional method is KD's coach using?
What is Modeling?
What is Systematic Instruction?
As an ACM, the development of SMART goals falls under the F in our coaching framework. F stands for this...
What is FOCUS?
This instructional method is evident when a baby is learning to walk, they are reinforced for crawling, then standing, then taking one step, then taking a few steps, and finally for walking. Reinforcement is typically in the form of lots of praise and attention from the child's parents. T
What is Shaping?
As a coach, instructional methods fall under the A in our coaching framework. A stands for...
What is ACTION?
Shay's SMART goal sounds like this: "I will study daily to continually improve my grades (proven by my quizzes) in chemistry." Shay thinks there may be a missing piece...
What is Timely? (There is no date of completion! Adding the T might make the goal sound like this: "I will study daily to continually improve my grades (proven by my quizzes) in chemistry to graduate at the top of my class in one year."
Mase is practicing active listening skills with Jess. Jess will talk to Mase about a professional goal, and Mase will summarize what Jess said, and then check for understanding. They practice this several times until Mase demonstrates excellent active listening skills. This is the instructional method Jess is using.
What is Behavioral Reversal?
This instructional method might involve presenting praise immediately after a child puts away their toys. By offering a reward for the desired behavior, the child will be more likely to perform the same action again in the future.
What is Reinforcement?