As a lecturer, we’re tasked with helping students find their own motivation, leading them to suitable goals, and lighting the path to get there. This isn’t an easy task (particularly when you consider a classroom of twenty or more students), but knowing what kind of goals benefits students most is a step in the right direction.
Naturally, learning will be based on students’ learning styles and what they each need to improve upon. This is a very wide spectru, — where do we begin? Based on my humble knowledge, a great place to start is with developing personal learning objectives. Once goals have been established, the steps to get there will be more clear. More importantly, students will know what their learning destination is and will be motivated to embark on their journey.
Some goals may depend less on what’s being worked on and more on how the student is working. If some students practice poor work habits and that ends up impeding their learning, those areas may great targets for goal setting. Students of all grade levels can analyze their own work habits with guidance to identify areas for improvement.
Learning goals provide an important boost to personal development. They allow students to take ownership of their learning and help teachers figure out where to focus extra attention. Goal setting brings about positive change and growth that’s good for everyone.
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