Decision Making & Goal Setting

Mrs. Bowler

Recap – IDEAL Model

• I – Identify the problem• D – Describe the possibilities• E – Evaluate the pros and cons to those

possibilities• A – Act (Pick one of the possibilities and apply

it to the problem)• L – Learn (What did you learn from the

situation?)

3 Scenario Examples

1. Your friend is pressuring you into doing drugs at a party.

2. You are fighting with your mom because she does not think your report card marks are good enough.

3. Your boyfriend, who has been emotionally abusing you, breaks up with you.

Making Decisions Video

• Sit back and enjoy the film • Think about what YOU would do• Put yourself in the character’s shoes• Listen to teens talk about the ethical decisions

they are faced with every day. Examine the pressures they experience to drink, smoke, cheat, and have sex, and understand the principles they call upon to do the right thing.

• http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?SearchText=decision+making&lid=13840639&GradeLevel=3360056&Subject=9331276&TagID=3333998&ID=130032

Movie Reflection

1) Was it easy to picture yourself in one of those situations? Why or why not?

2) What did all of the main characters in the different scenarios have in common?

3) What is something you can take away and apply to your life after watching this film?

Goal Setting

What do GOALS mean to you??

Short Term Vs. Long Term Goals

Short Term Goals• Short span of time to

complete them (hours, days, weeks)

• Quicker to achieve them • Example: I want to go to

every class this week.

Long Term Goals • Longer span of time to

complete them (months, years)

• Takes a longer time to achieve them

• Example: I want to become a doctor when I grow up

What’s the POINT!?

**Get in a group of 3-4 people**• Discuss…

1. Why do we set goals for ourselves?

2. What is the difference between someone who sets goals and someone who does not?

3. After we reach a goal, is it a good idea to set another goal?

Being SMART about Goal SettingHere’s your SMART plan:• S- Specific (Is your goal clear?)• M- Meaningful and Measurable (How will you

know?)• A- Action-Oriented (What steps do you need to

take?)• R- Realistic (How likely are you to reach your goal?)• T- Timely (How long will it take to reach your

goal?)

Is this a SMART Goal?

• “I want to get a better mark in math class.”

• How can we improve this goal?

• “I currently have a 60% average in my math class and by January 20th I want my math average to raise to 70%.

**Get back into your group of 3-4 people**• Create a goal with your group• Define the goal in a clear, precise statement that

includes the SMART principle:– S–M–A–R–T

Share Examples!

Ways to Achieve our Goals

• Work hard• Stay on task• Practice/Rehearse • Write it down/track progression• They must apply to YOU• Have positive role models• Be confident• Believe in yourself!

Your GOAL for TODAY

Write down 1 Short Term and 1 Long Term Goal for yourself that you want to achieve!

QUIZ – NEXT CLASS

• Everything that has been covered to date• Review your notes from class • Know and understand how to apply the IDEAL

Model and the SMART principle • Deep breath, you will do great

Reflect…

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”

- Les Brown