Setting Clear and Achievable Goals

Consider these Reflection Questions

Use these questions to guide individual reflection or group discussion on the video content with colleagues or students.

1. When learners struggle to achieve a goal, is the problem usually the goal itself, the plan, the motivation, or something else? 
2. What role should learners play in creating their own goals? How does this affect commitment and motivation? 
3. How often should goals be revisited and adjusted during a learning experience? 
4. What's the difference between setting goals for learners and setting goals with learners? 
5. What's one common mistake educators make when helping learners set goals? 
6. Think about a learner who exceeded your expectations. What role did clear goal setting, and regular feedback, play in their success? 

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