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Provide goal-setting frameworks and tools<\/span><\/i><\/h1>\n

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<\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Regular Reflection<\/h4>\n

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Build goal setting into weekly planning routines and ask learners to regularly reflect.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Using Prompts<\/h4>\n

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Using prompts to help learners set their goals and create action plans helps them organize their thinking<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Weekly Goals<\/h4>\n

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Highlight Accomplishments<\/h4>\n

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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.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

End of Year Reflection<\/h4>\n

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A\u00a04th grader<\/a><\/span>\u00a0sets and reflects on their goals for the year.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcd6 \ud83e\uddf0Goal setting tool and template that gets at the why<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 \ud83e\uddf0Smart Goals<\/a>\u00a0framework
\n\ud83d\udcd6 \ud83e\uddf0WOOP Goal Setting<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Support students in setting & tracking high quality goals<\/a><\/span>
\n\ud83d\udda5 Student goal setting & tracking strategies<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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