Goal Setting and Learning Management System

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By : Puan Hamidah Abdul Rahman

Puan Rosenani Sidek

Assalamualaikum and hello . From my last post I had share about plagiarism . Now I would like to share about goal setting and learning management system that i had learned on 19th July .

What Are Goals ?????

• Goals are the ends toward which we direct our effort .
• In other words , goals are things we want to achieve , things we aim for as we pursue a certain course of action .
• You can improve your academic performance in college by learning to set goals that motivate you to do well and that increase your chance for success .

Characteristics of Goals

To be both useful and motivating , the goals you set must have some important characteristics .

1. Goals Should Be Self-chosen ↣ Goals that are set b your parents , teachers , or friends may not always work for you . ↣ You need to determine or choose your own goals . ↣ You need to decide what you want to accomplish . If you set your own goals you will be more motivated to achieve them .
2. Goals Should Be Moderately Challenging ↣ One way to set moderately challenging goals is to consider what you have done in the past . ↣ Goals can always be revised, if you discover you can achieve more than you originally set out accomplish .
3. Goals Should Be Realistic ↣ Think about whether your goals are attainable . Example : It would be unrealistic to expect to get a B or better in Calculus if your math background is very weak and your high school grades in math were never higher than a C . ↣ To set realistic goals , you must carefully evaluate your chances of achieving such goal .
4. Goals Should Be Measurable ↣ A goal is measurable if you can determine whether you reached it . ↣ It would be difficult to determine whether you achieved your goal if you just wanted to "do well in a course ." ↣ It would be much easier to measure your success if you had aimed for an A or a B .
5. Goals Should Be Specific ↣ The more specific your goals are , the more motivated you'll be to achieve them , Example : Getting a B in College Algebra is a specific goal , while getting a "good grade" in College Algebra is not .
6. Goals Should Be Finite / Limits / Bounds ↣ Goals need to have a limited time frame . Example : If a paper is due by Friday , you need to have it done by Friday . However , you might decide to have the paper done by Wednesday so that you can prepare for your big biology exam on Friday . ↣ It's important to set deadlines for all of your goals .
7. Goals Should Be Positive ↣ Negative goal statements tend to make you feel that you can't really be successful , they aren't motivating . Example : "I don't want to get any lower than a C in any of my classes ," "I won't go to dinner until I get this calculus work done ." ↣  You'll always do better if you are working toward something (when you have a positive attitude) ↣ Avoid using words like try , think , hope and should when you describe your goals .

Long - and Short - Term Goals

• Long - term goals are the objectives you set for yourself for the end of the year , for four or five years from now , or even for a lifetime .
• Short - term goals can be set for an hour from now , for the end of the day , week , month , or term ( or semester) . Example : Short - term goals include things like completing a reading assignment , writing an essay , getting a B in a course , getting off probation , or making the Dean's List .
• Think of your short-term goals as steps towards achieving the long-term goals you've set for yourself.

Academic and Personal Goals 

• Academic goals relate to your course work . They include things like going to class , completing assignments , and preparing for exams .
• Personal goals , like making new friends , participating in clubs or sporting events , exercise , or even doing your  laundry

Five - Step Approach to Setting Goals 

• STEP ! : Tentative Goal Statement ⟿ Example : I want at least a B in Biology .
• STEP 2 : List of Obstacles ⟿ Example : I have trouble following the lecture , and I struggle to take notes .
• STEP 3 : List of Resources ⟿ Example  I'll read the chapter before the lecture . I'll rewrite my notes afterward .
• STEP 4 : Revised Goal Statement ⟿ Example : I'll try to earn a B in Biology .
• STEP 5 : Polished Goal Statement ⟿ Example : I will achieve a B in Biology this semester .