Provide goal-setting frameworks and tools

NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Develop Learner Agency Course

Goal-setting is an important life skill and leads to better learning outcomes when done right. Providing tools and frameworks, such as SMART Goals and WOOP Goals, to learners to scaffold their goal-setting and reflecting process has proven to be an effective strategy that leads to long-term goal-setting

Bright Spots

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.

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Regular Reflection

Build goal setting into weekly planning routines and ask learners to regularly reflect.

Using Prompts

Using prompts to help learners set their goals and create action plans helps them organize their thinking

Weekly Goals

Highlight Accomplishments

Students in Mineola reflect on their goals by highlighting ones that they have accomplished and adding a neuron image to the ones they are working on.