Fall Semester 2012 - Overview

Aim:What are your goals and expectations for the fall semester, and what do you need to do to pass the Global History Regents in January?

Do Now: Name a specific personal goal for you this year? (Be prepared to tell us this goal!)

Lesson Overview:

Item	Approx Time
Do Now	3-5 Min
Mini Lesson	15-20 Min
Activity	15 Min
Discussion	5-7 Min

Today, we are discussing and writing goals, both short term for our class, short term for the school year, and long term goals for a career and your life outside and after BETA.

Goal setting involves establishing specific, measurable and time-targeted objectives (goals). On a personal level, setting goals is a process that allows people to specify then work towards their own objectives – most commonly with school, financial or career-based goals. Goals provide a sense of direction and purpose

The object of goal setting to create goals that are achievable. Using the SMART method will assist you in establishing those goals.

Classwork & Homework

Lesson:

• Goal Setting Powerpoint
• Goal Setting Video Clip

Activity: Goal Setting Worksheet

Homework: Complete Goal Setting Worksheet Activity if not completed in class.