Goal Setting

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. A ____ is an aim or purpose.

• short-term goal

• long-term goal

• goal setting

• goal

What is goal setting?

• Accomplishing all of your goals in a day

• Finding something that you want to accomplish and figuring out a plan to reach it

• Planning CPD courses to improve yourself

• Collaborating with colleagues to accomplish tasks

Is a wish the same thing as a goal?

• Yes, because a wish has planning involved.

• No, because a wish has no planning involved.

If it almost impossible to accomplish your goal, then it is ___.

• a realistic goal

• an unrealistic goal

• a short-term goal

• a long-term goal

SMART goals stand for: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. What is an example of this?

• Enhance parent-teacher communication and involvement by establishing regular communication channels (e.g. newsletters) and schedule at least one parental involvement event every term.

• Improve reading comprehension of children.

• Incorporate technology effectively into classroom instruction.

• Foster a collaborative partnership between parents and teachers to support student learning and development.

Why is important that a goal be time-bounded?

• It lets your friends know what you've accomplished.

• It helps you skip mini-goals.

• It keeps you from procrastinating and helps you to stay focused.

• It encourages you to take on more goals.