Goal Setting an Instructional Strategy

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Goal setting is basically a strategy that is used to help the learner create self awareness and personal development. It is kind of like setting up imaginary markers for the students so that they can see where they are at, where they are going, and what it takes to get there. Included in the video is the role of educator, the students to do list, and an example of it’s use with 2 ‘must haves’ as resources for every educator.

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Goal setting another Instructional Strategy: 

Goal setting another Instructional Strategy Course requirement for the 3250 PID Program @ Vancouver Community College Christine Lauer

Advantages: Limitations : 

Advantages: Limitations to enhance self awareness creates personal development Positive reinforcement Limitations to this strategy is only set to what the expectations are of the student and the course requirements.

Purpose: 

Purpose Spotlights Learning Stimulates Self awareness Encourages reflective Thinking Great technique for personal assessment

Educators TO DO LIST: 

Educators TO DO LIST Write out and Identify your educational goals in regards to what you want the students to learn through this strategy (for reference) Decide when you want to use this strategy and how you will monitor the students progress

Educators Purpose: 

Educators Purpose Is that of a Facilitator ENCOURAGE the LEARNING the end result will speak for itself!!!

Educators role: 

Educators role Help students generate and identify learning goals

Educators role: 

Educators role Help students prioritize their goals.

Educators role: 

Educators role Be flexible in your teaching to accommodate students interests

Educators role: 

Educators role Provide guidance

Educators role: 

Educators role Regulate goal achievements with assessments to engage realization and awareness

Learners To Do List: 

Learners To Do List To Prioritize goals by importance #1... #2... #3... Then prioritized based on difficulty and time needed to accomplish each goal

Learners To Do List: 

Learners To Do List Break down each goal by reflecting on what resources, support structures, etc. may require to achieve this goal. Highlight which goal will be the greatest accomplishment and which one is just another day in the park.

Example of this strategy: 

Example of this strategy Lesson: Baby Steps in computers Class size: 6 adult learners Strategy is introduced at the beginning and recapped at the end. (Pre and Post Assessments) A beginners course for adults who want to learn computers taught in a hands on environment with the use of actual material to stimulate the learning process.

Teachers role Students role (to build confidence in computer (to reflect on their goals) use with basic computer skills): 

Teachers role Students role (to build confidence in computer (to reflect on their goals) use with basic computer skills) Verbally ask questions such as: What is one thing you really want to learn to do? What is two benefits you want from learning this new skill? How much do you know about computers ? What programs have you used on your computer? Students follow and write answer to questions based on their personal wants and needs

Teachers role Students role (Recapping the overall learning (students to reflect lesson experience) achievements): 

Teachers role Students role (Recapping the overall learning (students to reflect lesson experience) achievements) Reflect on opening questions by verbally asking the students the same questions again but in a past tense way. Students again write their answers down and then compare the first list to last one. Then to verbally explain or write out their overall learning experience depending on their preference.

Resources for instructional Strategies to help you....the educator... Motivate and engage students during the learning process: 

Resources for instructional Strategies to help you....the educator... Motivate and engage students during the learning process TGI Classroom Assessment Techniques by Angelo and Cross A Handbook for College Teachers (Angel & Cross, 1993, pp. 393-397) SET Student Engagement Techniques A handbook for College Faculty By Elizabeth F. Barkley (2010)