Having goals is important. The opening, two-day instructional activity in the Goal Setting module teaches middle schoolers the importance of setting meaningful, realistic goals. Through a series of activities, participants practice setting personal goals, examining possible consequences, creating deadlines, and establishing criteria to evaluate their successes.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, academic goals, career goals, goal setting, consequences, self-management, Social & Emotional Learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Have participants agree on one goal for the class, create a "Goal Barometer," and at the end of each session, have learners evaluate how well they achieved the goal that day

Classroom Considerations

• The first of four lessons in the Goal Setting module of the Overcoming Obstacles course designed for middle schoolers
• The 12-page packet includes a detailed plan, activities, lesson extensions, an assessment, and a homework assignment
• Requires a copy of the "Valid Goals" activity sheet for each participant

Pros

• Links to an overview of the module, a glossary of terms, and the activity sheet are provided in the Included Materials section 

Cons

• None