Achieving Academic Success Through Goal Setting
GOAL-SETTING:
Where are you
going and how will
you get there?
"My mother…planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief
that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.“
Michael Jordan, 1974
Vision
Set Your Goals
•
Be sure it’s something you really want
•
Make sure that it does not contradict another goal
•
Develop goals in all areas of your life
•
Write your goal in the positive, looking
forward
•
Write your goal out in complete detail
•
Make sure your goal is high enough
•
Write your goals down; look at them often
Gene Donahue
Goal Setting
S
SPECIFIC
MEASURABLE
ATTAINABLE
RELEVANT
TIME-BOUND
Smart Goals for the Semester in this Class
•
Specific
o
to learn the methods of goal-setting
•
Measurable
o
to earn at least a B in this class
•
Attainable
o
I have ample hours available to study as I only am in class
15 hours a week
o
I have good study habits from high school
•
Relevant
o
This is important for me to reach my long-term goal
•
Time-Bound
o
I must achieve my goal by the last day of class
Junior
14 weeks to go in this
semester
First year
Sophomore
Senior
Graduation
The University of Massachusetts Class of 2015
LONG TERM GOAL
“Some people want
something to happen.
some people wish
something would happen,
some people make it
happen.”
Michael Jordan. 1994
I will attend every class session
I will see my instructor during office hours
whenever I do not understand
………………
C -
Jane Marsh
“ Life is what happens while
we’re busy making other plans”
John Lennon
“The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether
its proper technique, work ethic or mental
preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game,
Your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing."
Michael Jordan, 1998
Did I attend every class session?
Did I see my instructor during
office hours if I did not understand
Did I visit the tutoring center
for help
Did I turn in all homework
assignments when due
Was I on time for every class
Did I……………
ReAssess your Actions:
"I've missed more than 9000
shots in my career. I've lost
almost 300 games. 26
times, I've been trusted to
take the game winning
shot and missed. I've failed
over and over and over
again in my life. ..”
A
Good Work
Jane Marsh
"If you do the work you
get rewarded. There are
no shortcuts in life.“
Michael Jordan, 1994
…
And that is why
I succeed."
"
Never say never, because limits, like fears,
are often just an illusion.“
Michael Jordan, 1998
Describe the objectives and the expected learning outcomes for this module.
Objectives:
• To introduce students to the concept and methods of goal setting
• To develop awareness and understanding of self-management through goal-setting
• To prepare students to use goal-setting throughout their educational experience
Learning Outcomes
• Students will articulate a long-term vision for themselves
• Students will establish short-term and long-term goals
• Students will plan objectives
• Students will design and implement action plans
• Students will articulate their visions and goals to others in a public forum (suggest through webct discussion)
• Students will assess their progress toward their stated goals
Setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals is crucial for success. Visualizing your path, creating smart goals, and taking action are key steps. Michael Jordan's wisdom underscores the importance of mindset and fundamentals in achieving your objectives. Stay focused, attend classes diligently, seek help when needed, and make your plans happen to reach your graduation goal successfully.
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GOAL-SETTING: Where are you going and how will you get there?
Vision "My mother planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind. Michael Jordan, 1974
Goal Setting SPECIFIC MEASURABLE M ATTAINABLE A RELEVANT T TIME-BOUND
Smart Goals for the Semester in this Class Specific o to learn the methods of goal-setting Measurable o to earn at least a B in this class Attainable o I have ample hours available to study as I only am in class 15 hours a week o I have good study habits from high school Relevant o This is important for me to reach my long-term goal Time-Bound o I must achieve my goal by the last day of class
Graduation Senior Junior 14 weeks to go in this semester Sophomore First year
ACTION Some people want something to happen. some people wish something would happen, some people make it happen. Michael Jordan. 1994
I will attend every class session I will see my instructor during office hours whenever I do not understand
Life is what happens while we re busy making other plans John Lennon
The minute you get away from fundamentals whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation the bottom can fall out of your game, Your schoolwork, your job, whatever you re doing." Michael Jordan, 1998
ReAssess your Actions: Did I attend every class session? Did I see my instructor during office hours if I did not understand Did I visit the tutoring center for help Did I turn in all homework assignments when due Was I on time for every class Did I
"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. ..
And that is why I succeed." "If you do the work you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life. Michael Jordan, 1994
"Never say never, because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion. Michael Jordan, 1998
