Goal SettingGLC201 Ms. Gallo

TODAY

Learning Goal:

I will be able to understand what goal setting is

and decision making strategies and apply it to my

career search ….& the rest of my life!

You're on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go.

Oh, the Places You'll Go! - Dr. Seuss

Goal SettingWhat will I be doing in 1 year?

…. in 3 years?

…. in 5 years?

…. in 10 years?

What is a Goal?A goal is something you want to accomplish.

For this reason a goal should be reachable and/or doable.

Categories of Goals [V.I.P]SHORTTERMGOALS

You accomplish these things in the next week or next month, such as: “do the reading on Wednesday, so I can write my English paper on the weekend.

MEDIUMTERMGOALS

Further in the future, maybe three months to a year, such as “raise my mark in science by 10% by the end of the semester.”

LONGTERMGOALS

You set these goals for the next ten years, such as: “go to college and get a certificate in broadcasting – television, since you want to work as a camera person for a television network.

Different Types of Goals [V.I.P]PERSONALGOALS

Concerning yourself, your family, your friends and other people who are important to you.

WORK GOALS

Occupations and jobs

LEARNING GOALS

In a school setting or outside, for yourself, or how to achieve other goals.

COMMUNITYGOALS

Contributions you make and benefits you receive

Step By Step

Worksheet

Questions to Ask – Help You Plan1. What goal do I want to achieve?2. What tasks (steps) need to be done?3. What steps do I need to take?4. What do I need to learn in order to take those steps?5. Who could help me do what needs to be done?6. What possible obstacles or barriers could get in the

way?7. What are the timelines? In what order do things

need to be done, and by what date?

Goal Setting Process [V.I.P]

S.M.A.R.T

SSPECIFIC

is it clear and identifiable?

is the goal your own? (or your parents?)

EX: A goal of graduating from high school is too general. Specify how this will be accomplished. (Study more in order to receive better grades.)

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MMEASURABLE

Can results be determined?

Are they written down?

How will you know you succeeded?

[V.I.P]

AATTAINABLE

is it possible?

are they consistent with your values, interests, abilities?

what is REALLY important to you?

[V.I.P]

RREALISTIC

is it probable?

can you solve any problems? that you may encounter along the way?

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TTIME

when will it conclude?

goals must include short-term and the long term

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Unclear Goals● I want to be a good student● I want to be physically fit● I want to have more money● I want to be more active socially

Revised Goals● I want to get a B in English● I want to be able to run a half-marathon● I want to get a part-time job so that I can go on the school ski trip next

year● I want to join a school team to meet new people

Activity: What Will the Future Bring?

Worksheet

Decisions, Decisions...Soccer or Hockey?

Vanilla or Chocolate?

Burger King or McDonald's?

● What am I going to have for breakfast?● How am I going to style my hair today?● What assignment will I start first?● What am I going to eat for lunch?● Should I listen to music in class?

We make decisions everyday!

The DIG-EM Model (Decision Making) [V.I.P]D→ define the situation--who or what does it involve?

I→ identify the options

G→ gather information on the factors that will influence my decision

E→ evaluate the alternatives and actions; order them best to worst

M→ make a decision; accepting the consequences.

Sara is a hard working young woman and an excellent student with high grades. She has worked as a merchandiser at a neighborhood grocery store since she was 14 years old and has saved almost every paycheck she has earned at the store. Now that Sara is 16, she wants to buy a car with her savings. However, Sara has a problem. She also wants to go to college and has only one more year of high school to graduate with honors. Even though her parents are very proud of her, they have told her that she will have to decide what to do with her money. Sara’s parents have made it very clear to her that she will not receive any financial support from them.

Forced Choice Activity