Goal-Setting and Task Analysis Fall 2012 ASPSA Learning
Services Bradley Bethel August 12, 2013
Objectives Discuss the meaning of and reasons for goal-setting.
Define the characteristics of effective goals. Explain the steps of
effective goal-setting. Analyze, evaluate, and improve several
tools for helping students set goals and analyze tasks.
Source Dembo, M. H. & Seli, H. (2013). Motivation and
learning strategies for college success: A focus on selfregulated
learning (4th ed.). New York: Routledge.
Why goals? What defines a goal? What does it mean to set goals?
Why set goals?
Goal-Setting: The Whats and Whys
What are goals? A goal is whatever a person is trying to
accomplish. Goal-setting is the process of establishing a standard
of accomplishment or performance.
Why set goals? People who set goals generally outperform those
who do not set goals. In other words, one is more likely to perform
well when he or she sets goals. As a planning process, goal-setting
adds meaning to peoples lives and sets up positive expectations.
Goal-setting may also counteract boredom and apathy for a task by
providing a sense of challenge and purpose.
A goal without a plan is just a dream.
Types of Goals Daily Tasks/Goals Intermediate Goals Long-range
Goals
Types of Goals,Cont. Long-range goals describe what you want to
accomplish. Intermediate goals and daily tasks show you how to do
it. Long-range goals refer to goals to be met more than a year in
the future. Intermediate goals refer to goals to be met from a week
to a year in the future. Daily tasks are, well,
self-explanatory.
Effective Goals
Goal Properties Specificity: set clear performance standards
Proximity: the extent to which goal extend into the future
Difficulty: the level of effort required to accomplish the
goal
SMART Goals Specific: describes what one hopes to accomplish
with as much detail as possible Measurable: describes the goal in
terms that can be clearly evaluated Action-oriented: identifies a
goal that focuses on actions rather than personal qualities
Realistic: identifies a goal that is actually attainable Timely:
identifies a goal that breaks a longer-term goal into shorter-term
goal(s) and specifies a completion date
The Goal-Setting Process
Steps to Setting Goals 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identify and define the
goal. Generate and evaluate alternative plans. Make an
implementation plan. Implement the plan. Evaluate progress.
Goal-Setting and Task Analysis Tools Assignment Analysis Tool
Test Analysis Tool Goal-Setting Tool
Conclusion During this workshop, we accomplished the following
objectives: Discuss the meaning of and reasons for goal-setting.
Define the characteristics of effective goals. Explain the steps of
effective goal-setting. Analyze, evaluate, and improve several
tools for helping students set goals and analyze tasks.