Why are Goals Important?
Why is it important to set goals?
Focus, direction, measure progress, and increase motivation
What does the "S" in SMART goals stand for?
Specific
What are long term goals?
> than 3 months, usually years
Focus
Attention, Attentive
You are not sure how to improve your speed and agility on the sports field. What can you go?
Ask a coach, trainer for specific that you can track using Long and Short term goals.
How can goals help students succeed?
Gives ownership and encourages them to take responsibility
What does the "M" in SMART goals stand for?
Measurable
What are short term goals?
< 1 month
Define encouraging
Give support, be supportive
You find yourself becoming distracted and unmotivated on your goals. How do you refocus the goals you set?
Re-evaluate as needed, usually a short term goal to ensure that the short term goal you have set is achievable in the time you have allowed.
Give an example of a personal goal and explain why it is important
I want to improve my grades for high school and college so I can acquire my dream job. It will create a vision of how I would like my life to be.
What does the "A" in SMART goals stand for?
Attainable, Achievable
Whats the difference between long and short term goals?
The of time for accomplishing the goal, Long>3 months, Short<1 month
Define effort
Exertion, determined attempt
Example of a Long term goal
By August 2024, when football practice starts I want to be able to do 3 sets of 10-100 pound squats
Discuss the benefits of setting specific goals
direction, focus, personal satisfaction, maintain motivation, can change priorities(refocus as needed)
What does the "R" in SMART goals stand for?
Realistic
Why should individuals set both long & short term goals?
Focus on guiding ourselves toward our future vision
Define obstacle in goal setting
It blocks your way, prevents you from achieving your goal
Example of a Short term goal
To improve my grade to a "B" by April 11, I will use: HAC to track grades, use Grade Point Check sheet(has calendar, missing assignments, reminder for tutorials with my teachers)
How can reflecting on goals help you improve?
Clarity; it gives you an idea of what you need to do to improve in the future
What does the "T" in SMART goal stand for?
Timely or Time-bound
How can setting both long and short term goals contribute to personal growth?
We maintain focus and the ability to change milestones when we have set backs.
Define resource
A strategy to adapt to an obstacle; person, material, money, etc.
A sentence "Effort" in a sentence.
My students put a lot of effort into finishing the project.