I actually can recall learning about goal setting in elementary school and in my first year of college. Goal setting can be extremely helpful to anyone. Goal setting overall can improve performance IF you are setting appropriate goals. Learning the process of setting goals I think is something ALL children should be talked to about. Setting unreasonable goals and not being able to reach them can be harmful. Goals are a good way to fuel intrinsic motivation. I think regularly setting goals in your classroom would be a effective method. Meeting with students to discuss what they personally want to achieve can really create a positive environment. No matter what students will generally always be working towards something they want! Setting goals in your classroom is also an easy way to get parents involved in the classroom. In my opinion, if taught currently, goals are an all around great tool for teachers to use with
I actually can recall learning about goal setting in elementary school and in my first year of college. Goal setting can be extremely helpful to anyone. Goal setting overall can improve performance IF you are setting appropriate goals. Learning the process of setting goals I think is something ALL children should be talked to about. Setting unreasonable goals and not being able to reach them can be harmful. Goals are a good way to fuel intrinsic motivation. I think regularly setting goals in your classroom would be a effective method. Meeting with students to discuss what they personally want to achieve can really create a positive environment. No matter what students will generally always be working towards something they want! Setting goals in your classroom is also an easy way to get parents involved in the classroom. In my opinion, if taught currently, goals are an all around great tool for teachers to use with