Goal Setting Types  Immediate - now, today, this week  Short Term- this month, next month, this year  Long Term- next year and beyond

Goal Setting Obstacles  Internal - inside a person, you can control  External - outside a person, you cannot control

Influences on Goal Setting  Reward  Time  Competition  Attitude  Peer pressure  Preparation  Stretch  Difficulty

Goal Setting Procedure  Define overall goal  Determine why is goal important  Working toward pleasure or away from pain  Write action plan in specific steps  Set time line for goal and each step  Start plan  Review plan frequently  Adjust plan steps as needed

Goal Setting Activity  List first 6 week grades  Set grade goals for second six week in each subject  Determine actions and time frame needed to reach each grade goal  Discuss reasons, obstacles, plans  Have parents sign grade goal sheet  Monitor for six weeks, review for goals met, turn into teacher