2010July13_Goal-SettingAndSmallGroupActivity_AndhraMahilaSabhaCollegeForWomen_Hyderabad

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GOAL SETTING
Lakshmi Sowmya
With technical support from Prof. V. Viswanadham
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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.
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The difference between a Goal and a mere
dream lies in Direction Dedication Discipline
Deadline
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What differentiates a Goal from a mere Desire /
Dream?The difference between a dream and a goal
is action
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What hinders from setting a Goal?

• Fear of failure
• Fear of success
• Fear of rejection
• Lack of ambition
• Postponement mentality
• Ignorance of importance of Goal
• Ignorance of the steps to reach a goal

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Basis of setting a Goal -1

• On the basis of time

Short term Less than an years time
Middle term 1to 3 years time
Long term Up to 5 years
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Basis of setting a Goal -2
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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
  achievement
• Achievable- Goals should be on par with your
• capabilities - not
  too high or too low
• Reachable- Goals should be realistic not
• fascinating
• Time Bound Goals should not be open ended, -
  should have a fixed dead line

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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

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How to Reach Any Goal 4 T.I.P.S.
T - Think it through I - Imitate others who are
successful P - Practice, practice, more
practice S - Surround yourself with support
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GOAL Statement

• Goal statement is a one or two liner statement
  that briefs your goal.
• Each goal statement should have 3Ws
• What
• When
• Will
• Example I will finish ( will - determination),
  gathering information for my research paper
• ( What to do ), by this December (By when)

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So. Stop Fearing Become empowered Fix a
goal Proceed with proper action plan
.Success will be yours !!!
Good luck
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SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
WHAT WHY HOW
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SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY

• 3 main learning styles
• Visual
• Learn best through written information
• (notes, slides, handouts, diagrams, etc.)
• Auditory
• Learn best through lectures
• (spoken word)
• Kinesthetic
• Hands-on learners
• (learn best through imitation and practice)

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The Learning and Retention Pyramid
Retention
Lecture. 5
Reading 10
Audio visual... 20
Demonstration... 30
Discussion Group. 50
Practice by doing. 75
Teach others immediate use of learning.. 90
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• Reasoning Skills
• Concept Attainment
• Remembering Skills
• Concept Formation

SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY helps in developing . . .

• Reorganization Skills
• Direct Instruction
• Relating Skills
• Cooperative Learning
• Internalisation

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What we need . . .
Focused, experiential learning (minds-on,
hands-on) organized around real-world
problems
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a learning environment in which THINKING
THINKING DIFFERENTLY . . . THROUGH
IMPROVING ANALYTICAL SKILLS facilitating
deeper levels of understanding
initiating the processes of self
development
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All this will mean . . .
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• Increased motivation
• Making learning
• relevant to the real world
• Promotes higher - order thinking
• Encourages learning how to learn
• Improves employability
• Results in overall personality
• development

Leading to realisation of potential, Utilisation
of talent and fuller more happier living
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What are the benefits of 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.

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• Small Group Activity is an effective way of
• using language to think
• the process of education should ensure that
• every student is aware of its value and
• able to use it effectively
• Does this occur in our classrooms ?

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SOME RULES FOR CONDUCTING SMALL GROUP ACTIVITY
Please refer the Book for details
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with commitment any ordinary thing can be made
into a good success
without commitment any great thing can be made
into a grand failure
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IN EVERY WAY
TRANSFORM YOURSELF
DAY BY DAY
Step by Step
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Every Student must ASK ANSWER THE QUESTION
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BECOME ?
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WHAT ARE YOUR EXISTING STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES, IF
ANY ?
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MAKE
QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT TO BEGIN WITH
QUALITATIVE EVALUATION CONTINUOUSLY
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THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IS
M.A.P. My Action Plan
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NEVER, NEVER, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE
OF
CHARACTER DISCIPLINE PERSEVERANCE
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NEVER, NEVER, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE
OF
Unleashing Your Creativity
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Using Every Present Moment purposefully
Including this present moment
NEVER, NEVER, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE
OF
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Be prepared for both obstacles and
opportunities by remaining imaginatively
flexible optimistically open to fresh
unexpected ways of achieving the essence of
your vision.
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Enthusiastically share your dream with those
who are receptive, and seek support from the
sources that feel most right to you special
friends, sympathetic organizations, and / or,
perhaps, your relationship with God or a higher
power.
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. . . A New Possibility
Write your action plan now, briefly stating
exactly what you will do, how you will go about
it, by what date you will accomplish and to what
extent.
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Before beginning to launch Small Group Activity
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and implement the plan sincerely and seriously
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NEVER, NEVER, NEVER WASTE THE PRESENT
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THANK YOU for your patient listening
WISH YOU ALL THE BEST