smart goal for the successful learning by students

description of smart learning through smart goals

1. Presentation on Smart Goal Technique by Ms Megha Halawai MTech (S tructures )., AMIE., IAENG., MISTE

2. What is Goal ? Life goals are  personal milestones that you're aiming to hit , and are usually bigger than everyday tasks and short-term objectives . 

3. What is difference between Goal and Smart Goal ?

4. Goals are general and simple without any time bound.  SMART goals can help people and businesses avoid failure and set themselves up for success by providing direction and organization .

5. Abbreviation of Smart in Smart Goals The abbreviation for "smart goal" is  SMART , which stands for the five criteria that a goal must meet to be considered "smart" or "intelligent“. 5

6. S pecific M easurable A ttainable R ealistic T imely (and Tangible

7. Setting SMART Goals   George T. Doran, a consultant and former Director of Corporate Planning for Washington Water Power Company, first introduced the SMART acronym. He published a paper titled  There’s a S.M.A.R.T. Way to Write Management’s Goals and Objectives  in November 1981. 8

8. What Are The Benefits Of Setting SMART Goals? It gives a sense of direction in the short- and long-term SMART helps teams create effective objectives Focus on the most critical aspects / set the priorities straight It’s motivating teams to get out of their comfort zones and take action Grants feelings of satisfaction when meeting deadlines Facilitates time management It’s time-saving due to goal-oriented activities Provides a sense of being on the right track (measures progress) It evaluates a team’s strengths and weaknesses.

9. What is Specific Goal ? A specific goal in a SMART goal is a goal that has a higher chance of being accomplished. 

10. Academic goals For example, a student might set a goal to achieve a certain grade in an exam, or to improve their reading fluency.  Personal development goals For example, a student might set a goal to work out at least once a week, read a new book each month, or meditate for 10 minutes every morning.  Career goals For example, a student might set long-term career goals to help them plan their college career and choose degree programs and courses.  Self-care goals For example, a student might set goals for how often they will exercise, how they will eat, or how they will destress. 

11. Six W in Specific Goals

12. Specific goals answer the famous “W” questions : What  the business wants to achieve / What steps need to be taken (increase profits) Where   the process will be taking place (in the domestic market) Who   will take part in this process / Who is responsible (the sales department) Why   is the entity pursuing this goal / Why is the goal important (to earn more) Which   are the requirements, limits, obstacles, and so on When even though this usually translates to the time-bound section (this year)

13. Measurable Goal A measurable goal usually answers questions, such as the following: How much resources/time/etc. How many team members/days/etc. How will we know when it’s done?

14. Attainable / Achievable 15 The goal also needs to be realistic and attainable to be successful. In other words, it should stretch your abilities but still remain possible. When you set an achievable goal, you may be able to identify previously overlooked opportunities or resources that can bring you closer to it.

15. Example for Achievable Smart Goal 16   I'm good in school and can get great grades when I focus.  "I will meet with a Maths tutor every week to help me exercise my skills". This goal helps the student improve their focus in math, which can help them understand how to pay attention in other classes.

16. A relevant SMART goal answers the following questions: 1.Does this idea seem worthwhile? 2.Is this goal aligned with the overall company’s direction 3.Is this the right time? 4.Does this match our other efforts/needs? 5.Am I the right person to reach this goal? 6.Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?

17. Time bound

18. A SMART goal must be time-bound in that  it has a start and finish date . If the goal is not time-constrained, there will be no sense of urgency and, therefore, less motivation to achieve the goal. Ask yourself: Does my goal have a deadline?

19. Get an A in a class: Set a goal to get an A in a class by the end of the semester.  Read two books per month: Set a goal to read two books every month for one year.  Start writing: Set a goal to start writing in July and finish a first draft by December. 

20. Pros and Cons of Smart Goals: SMART is an effective tool that provides the clarity, focus and motivation you need to achieve your goals. It can also improve your ability to reach them by encouraging you to define your objectives and set a completion date. SMART goals are also easy to use by anyone, anywhere, without the need for specialist tools or training.

21. Various interpretations of SMART have meant that it can lose its effectiveness or be misunderstood. Some people believe that SMART doesn't work well for long-term goals because it lacks flexibility.

22. Improve academic performance: “ I will get an A in my current essay in my English class.” S pecific :  I specifically want to target English for improvement. The specific essay is the current one that has been assigned. M easurable :  The measurement for success is an A- or above. A chievable :  I achieved a B- in my previous essay so I believe I can increase one grade with enough extra time and by using my feedback from my previous essay. R elevant :  The goal of getting an A in my essay is relevant to my long-term goal of applying to college next year. T ime-bound :  My essay is due in 7 weeks. How to write a smart Goal as a student ?

23. Goals versus Learning Objectives Goals are statements that describe in broad terms what the learner will gain from instruction. Learning Objectives are statements which describe specifically what the learner is expected to as a result of instruction.

24. Understand your Audience achieve: Learning Objectives should be written from the prospective of the learner --- not the instructor. Consider the characteristics of your audience when writing learning objectives. Create training and learning activities to support their needs and abilities. 1. What they will be expected “to do” after the training 2.Their physical, mental and thinking abilities 3.Their educational level, skills and abilities 4.How they best learn 5.What they need to know to do the job 6.What they already know about the job 7.Have they been trained before 8.Why they haven’t been effective doing the task 9.What’s in it for the learner to perform the tasks identified.

25. Lets say you want to develop a training course for your employees. This course can be taken by new hires, interns contractual workers , or long term employees. Example of Smart learning Objectives for reaching certain completion rates on your courses through Smart Goal Setting Specific : Increase Course completion rates by 80% Measurable : In a four part Course ,learners should be able to complete at least 3-4 lessons. Achievable : Make lessons easy to complete in around 5-10 minutes. Relevant : Focus on a particular skill that needs to be developed among the team the most. Time Bound : Achieve the goal in two months.