in the middle school classroom goal setting. why teach goal-setting? “ if they think they can’t,...
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- In the Middle School Classroom Goal Setting
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- Why teach goal-setting? If they think they cant, theyre probably right! Students who have developed strong sense of ability: See challenging problems as tasks to be mastered Are more interested in participating Form a stronger sense of commitment to their interests and activities Continue to try when they dont succeed the first time Students with an undeveloped sense of ability: Avoid challenging tasks Believe that difficult tasks are too tough for them Focus on struggle or failure Give up easily
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- Appeal to the Four Dimensions to help students set goals
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- Who sets the goal? Extrinsic outside motivation Intrinsic motivated from within Help students see how accomplishing the goal will benefit them I will be better off having achieved my goal. It is connected to my life. I can decide on and achieve goals. The goal is of value to me. More intrinsic motivation = greater achievement!
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- Using goals to motivate student achievement on assessments STAR Progress Monitoring Share individual student scores/results/etc Brainstorm (problems & solutions) Complete stair-step goal sheet Timely feedback praise evident EFFORT and attainment! Acuity Share results of assessment and specific areas of strength/weakness Brainstorm (problems & solutions) Complete individual goal sheet Timely feedback praise!
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- Using goals to motivate student achievement on assignments/tests PowerSchool Show students how your class averages are figured Provide samples of how different categories affect overall grade Allow students to practice figuring grades Brainstorm (problems & solutions) Set goals Communicate results recognize effort & achievement Teach students how to track assignment data Encourage students to take ownership of their progress in class