Setting Visions

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 Setting Goals

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Activity 1: The SMART Goal

Goal setting is an important life and business skill that

everyone needs to learn.

High school students, in particular, need to use goal setting to

strive for self-improvement, have control over their own lives,
and be ready for college.

This skill includes steps that will help students achieve short-
and long-term goals.

By reaching these goals, students will gain confidence and be

able to identify, adopt, and maintain healthy behaviors that will
help them be successful in the future.
Learning Outcome

In this lesson, you will:

• Distinguish the key elements that make up the SMART goal tool

• Identify potential barriers to goal attainment and their possible solutions

• Apply goal setting steps to develop personal goals

https://youtu.be/R1Aur3iUasA
Some Smart Goals with examples.
What is a SMART goal?
A SMART goal is a tool typically employed to assist and guide goal setting. Each element that makes up the
term, “SMART”, is listed below. In groups, reflect on each of the five SMART goal components:
Specific: make sure the goal is not too broad; it needs to be well-defined, clear, and unambiguous.

Measurable: ensure the goal can be measured in order to stay on track, measure your progress and
ultimately have better success.

Achievable: be certain the goal is attainable and not impossible to achieve.

Relevant: confirm that the goal is appropriate and important in relation to your overall objectives.

Timebound: include a clearly defined timeline, with a starting date and a target completion date, in order to
create a sense of urgency.
Watch the video
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e7d0ff9b052fa001bca8dfc/smart-goals
Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps
It is suggested that your goal setting strategy follow this pattern:

1. goal identification

2. action plan development (relevant to scope of goal, short- or long-term)

3. identification of barriers & supporters;

4. reflection on the plan

Step 1: goal identification
You don't have to be a superhero or social activist to decide on a goal, short-term or long-term. Knowing
who you are and what you want can help set you in the right direction, and the earlier you start thinking
about your life goals, the easier it is to make the appropriate decisions and action plans to reach them.

This step should conclude with a goal statement.

Examples of goal statements follow:

• During the upcoming Summer vacation, I’ll enroll in a four-week on-line SAT prep course to improve my
analytical and verbal skills and score higher in the SAT.

• During the coming three months, I will cut down on carbs and sugars I consume daily by 50%.

• During the winter break, I will be a shadow to my Mom to learn basic cooking and baking skills as well as
her delicious recipes.
Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps

Step 1: goal identification

Write a draft goal statement and then evaluate it using the SMART Goal
Checklist:

Answer these questions to help you refine your goal:

1. Who is involved in this goal?

2. What do I need to accomplish?
3. Where is this goal going to be achieved?
4. When do I need to attain this goal?
5. Why do I need/want to achieve this goal? How will this goal help me?

Now, if necessary, rewrite the goal statement based on the checklist and your responses:
Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps

Step 1: goal identification

Evaluate your goal statement based on the checklist and your responses:

SMART Goal Checklist

Is the goal specific? Yes/No

Is the goal measurable? Yes/No
Is the goal achievable? Yes/No
Is the goal relevant? Yes/No
Is the goal timebound? Yes/No
Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps

Step 2: action plan development

Development of an action plan is an important step that comes right after goal identification. This step enables

you to break the goal into more manageable chunks. When you develop the action plan, make sure to include

each of the following elements:

1. timeframe for action - starting and ending dates for each stage of the plan

2. resources (human, money, technical, etc.) needed to accomplish each stage

3. solutions to challenges/barriers you expected to face

4. timeline record/calendars to keep track of your progress

5. Evaluation of each stage and whether any adjustment is needed

Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps

Step 2: action plan development

Complete this table to record your progress:

No. Measurable Start Completion What do I Did I achieve Why not? What
steps to the goal date date need? it? is my solution?

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Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps
Step 3: barriers/solutions identification
To every problem there is a solution! When you have a goal and you’re determined to achieve it, all
the hard work is in your hands.
Here are examples of barriers you may face and suggested solutions you can use to avoid letting
the obstacles waste your time:
Barrier: waiting to take action until you 'feel' ready (feeling unmotivated)
• If you wait until you feel ready to tackle something tough, you might be waiting a long time. It's unlikely that
you're going to gain a sudden burst of inspiration out of the blue.
Solution: Change your behavior first. Sometimes, the emotions change later. Take action and you may gain
the ambition you need to keep going.

Barrier: not anticipating the tough times

• Whether you want to get out of debt or you're hoping to lose weight, change isn't easy. You'll encounter
some days that are harder than others and it's important to accept that there will be a rough road ahead.
Solution: think about potential pitfalls that you might face in advance and develop a plan for dealing with those
times when you might be tempted to give up. When you have a plan, you’ll feel more confident in your ability
to keep going.
Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps
Step 3: barriers/solutions identification
Barrier: viewing mistakes as failure
• Progress rarely comes in a straight line. But sometimes, people
think one step back means they've gone all the way back to
square one, which causes them to give up.
Solution: recognize that you're going to mess up sometimes. But
rather than declaring yourself a dismal failure, use your energy to
create a plan to get back on track.
List all your goal barriers and possible solutions in the below fields:
Barrier:
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Possible solution:
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Possible solution:
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Barrier: setting your sights too high
• If you're really excited about changing your life, you might be
tempted to set the bar really high. If you take on too much too fast,
you may set yourself up for failure.
Solution: focusing too much on a big goal can be overwhelming.
Establish short- term objectives within the goal and celebrate each
milestone along the way.
Barrier:
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Possible solution:
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Possible solution:
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Activity 2: Goal Setting Steps
Step 4: reflection on goal outcomes
A record of answers to following questions may help you to reflect on your goal outcomes:

• Have I reached my goal or not?

• What explanation do I have for each success or failure?
• How did I stay motivated to work on my goal? Did I give up at any stage?
• Have I rewarded myself during the process? How?
• How will this goal make my life better?
Write a passage that reflects on the goal setting process. Ensure that your narration includes answers to the above questions
Activity 3: SMART Goal Practice
Step 4: reflection on goal outcomes

Set yourself into 5 groups where each group will choose one of the smart goal posters. Create 5 goals connected with your
SMART goal.

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 Application of Smart Goals

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Learning Outcome

In this lesson, you will:

• Apply the SMART goal principals to generate

three goals

• Verify that your goals are Specific,

Measurable, Achievable, Relevant & Timebound

• Reflect on the goal creation process

Activity 1: SMART Goal Basics
Review the previous lesson on SMART Goals and the knowledge you have obtained. The plan is now to create
some attainable and viable SMART goals for yourself and to check if other students’ SMART Goals achieve the
same standards.
Firstly, in groups, discuss the following questions to recap.

1. What are some goals you've set? Did you meet your goals?

2. Why are goals important?

3. What's the purpose of setting goals?

4. Why do you need goals? Write six reasons below:

Reason 1: ______________________________________________________________
Reason 2: ______________________________________________________________
Reason 3: ______________________________________________________________
Reason 4: ______________________________________________________________
Reason 5: ______________________________________________________________
Reason 6: ______________________________________________________________
Activity 2: Creating Goals

Here is a template on how to set a goal. Create three goals of your own using this
model.
Activity 2: Creating Goals

Create your own goals on Nearpod activity here or follow the link below
https://share.nearpod.com/e/NBlC4Yzlgib
Activity 2: Creating Goals

Testing your Goals

Once you have completed them, take a screenshot and have another student check your
goals. They must be tested against the SMART Goal principles of Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant & Time-Bound.
Activity 3: Reflecting on my Goals
Once you have drawn up and had your SMART goals checked, let’s reflect on the process of making it
this far. Discuss your answer to following questions in groups and submit your answers on Nearpod
here. (See Nearpod link below.)

1. What was the most difficult aspect of writing goals? What strategies did you use to
make it easier?
2. What strategies and skills did (or will) you use to achieve the goals you set?
3. How did (or will) your goals change as your understanding and abilities change?
4. In general, how do goals change as interests, priorities and responsibilities change?

5. What things made reaching your goals easier? What things made it more difficult?

6. How will you use goal writing to improve yourself as go through life?

https://share.nearpod.com/e/fCYov5tpgib
Activity 3 Reflecting on my Goals cont.
Step Order

Settle on 5-10 universities that you would like to attend. 1

The Stages of Applying to a University
Answered* Consider early departure programs to the US. 2

Note application deadlines for each university that you wish to apply to. 3

Create a calendar with all the key dates and deadlines until you graduate. 4

Research the entrance requirements for the universities that you are interested in. 5

Register to take the SATs 6

Register for the IELTS and/or TOEFL. 7

Request or download college application forms. 8

Ask teachers for letters of recommendation. 9

Review your high school transcripts to verify that the information is correct. 10

Ask for transcripts to be sent to the universities you have applied to (Including IELTS score from
BC/IDP). 11

Take the IELTS and/or TOEFL 12

*Please note that the order may vary and the
order may change according to individual
university requirements.
Write first drafts of your college application essays/personal statements. 13
Ask for feedback on your college application essays/personal statements. 14
Follow up on recommendations you have requested. Send thank you notes to your teachers. 15

Redraft your application essays and ask for more feedback. 16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU&ab_channel=TED