With technical support from Prof. V. Viswanadham

What is a Goal ?

“Point marking end of race; object of effort or ambition; destination;...”

It is a specific, measurable occurrence, object, or accomplishment that one would like to achieve, or obtain in the future and develops a concrete action plan to achieve it.

The difference between a Goal and a mere dream lies in

DirectionDedicationDisciplineDeadline

What differentiates a Goal from a mere Desire / Dream?The difference between a dream and a goal is

action

What hinders from setting a Goal?

Fear of failureFear of successFear of rejectionLack of ambitionPostponement mentality Ignorance of importance of Goal Ignorance of the steps to reach a goal

Basis of setting a Goal -1

On the basis of time

Short termLess than an years time

Middle term1to 3 years time

Long termUp to 5 years

Basis of setting a Goal -2

Mental

Spiritual

Social

Physical

Family

Professional

Basis forGoals

Characteristics of well-constructed goals

“To construct useful and meaningful goals ~

use the SMART method.”

Specific - Goal should not be vague …it should be clearly defined

Measurable- Goal should be verifiable - in the terms of achievementAchievable- Goals should be on par with your capabilities - not too high or too lowReachable- Goals should be realistic not fascinating Time Bound – Goals should not be open ended,

- should have a fixed dead line

Elements of good action plan

• Step 1: Choose a Goal• Step 2: Intensify your Desire to Achieve

your Goal• Step 3: Develop a Strong Belief That

You Can Achieve • Step 4: Write Your Goal very descriptively• Step 5: Break Your Goal Down To Mini-Goals &

Define Your Tasks for Every Mini-Goal• Step 6: Set a Deadline for Your Goal • Step 7: Evaluate

How to Reach Any Goal:

4 T.I.P.S.

T - Think it through

I - Imitate others who are successful

P - Practice, practice, more practicemore practice

S - Surround yourself with support

GOAL Statement

• Goal statement is a one or two liner statement that briefs your goal.

• Each goal statement should have 3W’sWhatWhenWill

Example: “ I will finish ( will - determination), gathering information for my research paper

( What to do ), by this December (By when)”

So………………….Stop FearingBecome empoweredFix a goalProceed with

proper action plan

……….Success will be yours !!!

33 main learning styles main learning styles

VisualVisualLearn best through written information Learn best through written information

(notes, slides, handouts, diagrams, etc.)(notes, slides, handouts, diagrams, etc.)

AuditoryAuditoryLearn best through lectures Learn best through lectures

(spoken word)(spoken word)

KinestheticKinestheticHands-on learners Hands-on learners

(learn best through imitation and practice)(learn best through imitation and practice)

The Learning and Retention PyramidThe Learning and Retention Pyramid

Retention

Demonstration…………... 30%Demonstration…………... 30%

Reading………………… 10%Reading………………… 10%

Audio visual……….…..… 20%Audio visual……….…..… 20%

Discussion Group……….… 50%Discussion Group……….… 50%

Practice by doing……………. 75%Practice by doing……………. 75%Teach others Teach others immediate use of learningimmediate use of learning….. ….. 90%90%

Lecture…………………. 5%Lecture…………………. 5%

Reasoning SkillsReasoning Skills– Concept AttainmentConcept Attainment

Remembering SkillsRemembering Skills– Concept FormationConcept Formation

Reorganization SkillsReorganization Skills– Direct InstructionDirect Instruction

Relating SkillsRelating Skills– Cooperative LearningCooperative Learning– InternalisationInternalisation

Focused, experiential learningFocused, experiential learning

(minds-on, hands-on)(minds-on, hands-on)

organized organized

around around

real-world problemsreal-world problems

a learning environmenta learning environment

in which in which THINKING …THINKING …

THINKING DIFFERENTLY . . .THINKING DIFFERENTLY . . .THROUGH IMPROVINGTHROUGH IMPROVING

ANALYTICAL SKILLSANALYTICAL SKILLS

facilitating deeper levels of facilitating deeper levels of understanding &understanding &

initiating the processes of initiating the processes of

self – developmentself – development

All this will mean All this will mean . . .. . .

• Increased motivationIncreased motivation• Making learningMaking learning

relevant to the real worldrelevant to the real world• Promotes higher - order thinkingPromotes higher - order thinking• Encourages learning how to learnEncourages learning how to learn• Improves employabilityImproves employability• Results in overall personality Results in overall personality

developmentdevelopment

• Increased motivationIncreased motivation• Making learningMaking learning

relevant to the real worldrelevant to the real world• Promotes higher - order thinkingPromotes higher - order thinking• Encourages learning how to learnEncourages learning how to learn• Improves employabilityImproves employability• Results in overall personality Results in overall personality

developmentdevelopment

What are the benefits of What are the benefits of Small Group Activity ?Small Group Activity ?

• Challenges understanding, improves internalisation and thus increases memory.

• Helps in communicating ideas more effectively

with peers as well as others.

• Develops communication skills, both internally and externally.

• Raises emotional involvement ~ develops & reinforces interest.

• Adds scope and variety to the activities presently undertaken.

• Develops social skills.

Small Group Activity is an effective way of

using language to think… the process of education should ensure thatevery student is aware of its value andable to use it effectively…

Does this occur in our classrooms ?

Using EveryUsing EveryPresent MomentPresent Moment

purposefullypurposefully Including this present momentIncluding this present moment

Be prepared for both obstacles

and opportunities

by remaining imaginatively flexible &

optimistically open to fresh & unexpected ways

of achieving the essence of your vision.

Enthusiastically share your dream

with those who are receptive, and seek supportfrom the sources

that feel most right to you ~special friends,

sympathetic organizations,and / or, perhaps,

your relationship withGod or a higher power.

Write your action plan now, Write your action plan now, briefly stating exactlybriefly stating exactly

what you will do,what you will do,how you will go about it,how you will go about it,

by what date you will by what date you will accomplishaccomplish

and to what extent.and to what extent.

. . . A New Possibility. . . A New Possibility

Before beginning to launch Small Group Activity ...

Assess the plan

Design a quality plan ~ My Action Plan

Brainstorm a quantity of activities

Compile & analyze pre-assessment data

Select the tool; pre-assess yourself, both quantitatively and qualitatively

Decide on the aspect you want to improve