Saturday 22 November 2014

What does SMART mean?



Activity– To explain the students, each letter in the word- SMART.
 
Write 1- 5 stated below on the board or on a chart paper which can be displayed on a soft board. You can also refer the picture.
   
1.     S –stands for Specific
      You should have a detailed clarity on what you want to happen.

Not Specific: I want to achieve good scores
Specific: I want to achieve 90 percentages in Final Assessment examination in the month of April 2015.

2.     M –stands for Measurable
You should be able to track your goal.
Not Measurable: I want to be the highest scorer in the next cricket match
Measurable: I want to make at least 75 runs in the cricket match which is on Sunday, November 23, 2014

3.     A –stands for Achievable
To achieve this goal, what specific actions you must take.

 Incorrect Action: To achieve 90 percentages in Final Assessment examination in the month of April 2015, I must study. 
Correct Action: To achieve 90 percentages in Final Assessment examination in the month of April 2015, I must devote 20 minutes every day to study for Math, Science, English and Computers.

4.     R –stands for Realistic
Is the goal achievable i.e. doable? 

Unrealistic: I want to be the highest scorer in the next cricket match. 
Realistic: I want to make at least 75 runs in the cricket match which I will play on Sunday, November 23, 2014.

5.     T –stands for Time bound
Create a timeframe for your goal.
No time: I want to learn to create a robot.
Time: I want to create a robot by December 31, 2014.

Friday 21 November 2014

Towards effective goal setting

The practice of setting goals allows the students to achieve what they desire. If the goals set by the students are clearly defined, the students will accomplish these goals.

Setting goals help the students:
  • Build their self-confidence
  • Escalate their motivation
  • Increase their concentration
  • Provide focus towards academics
  • Rise in academic performance, which leads to satisfaction
  • Builds a long term vision