My Personal Goals

My Personal Goals

Name: ______Class: ______Teacher: Mr. Martin Sarkar

Today’s Date: ______Week of: ______2007

Purpose:

The intent of this form is to help you map out your goals for this week. It is intended to be modified as you see fit. Once complete, edited (for spelling and grammar) you will be required to e-mail this form as an attachment to my Peel Board e-mail address:

A copy of this form will be kept on file until June 2007 and may be used in conferences with teachers, parents, special education staff and principals. There are four pages.

Part I: Identifying the needs

1. Currently, I am responsible to complete the following tasks:

Assignment Description: / Due Date:

1. I will need the following to complete my goals:

____ parent support

_____ teacher support

_____ peer support

_____ quiet study area

_____ access to computer

_____ access to library

_____ textbooks (specify: ______)

(List any additional equipment, needs below)

1. I plan to come prepared to school and class each day equipped with the following materials:

____ calculator

____ pencil, pen, writing tools, underlining tools for titles, headings

____ correct notebooks

____ textbooks

____ e-mail (check my e-mail and the Homework Page)

1. Other materials I will need include the following: (list below)

1. I may need extensions on some tasks. They include: (list below)

1. I plan to conference with my teacher(s) on the following day and time:

Part II: Goals

1. My academic goal is:

1. My overall school-related goal is:

1. My personal (social/emotional) goal is:

1. Rewrite your goals in the chart given below

GOAL: / Obstacles to my Goal(s) / Possible Solutions:

Part III: Assessment

1. I will know that I am successful with my goals when…

1. I will reward myself when I complete my goals with the following:

1. I plan to carry over some goals into next week. They are as follows:

1. A strategy I used which was very successful was as follows:

Part IV: Learning Skills Summary

As you know, a large part of our reports is based upon Learning Skills. Good performance in these areas only can increase performance academically. Use the following to assess your performance this week. To be done at the end of your goal setting week only please.

Scale: E – ExcellentG – GoodS – SatisfactoryN – Needs Improvement

(place an appropriate letter beside the learning skills)

Independent Work / Use of Information
Homework Completion / Cooperation with Others
Initiative / Conflict Resolution
Class Participation / Problem Solving
Goal Setting to Improve Work

Note: explanations for All learning skills can found on the next page!

Appendix 1:1 - Learning Skills Explained (from your report card)

Independent Work:
•demonstrates responsibility in attendance, punctuality, and task completion
•works well without supervision
•accepts responsibility for completing tasks on time and with care
•accepts responsibility for own behaviour
•follows routines and instructions independently
•demonstrates self-direction in learning
•responds and participates in a variety of learning activities
•selects learning materials, resources, activities independently
•shows motivation
•displays self-confidence
•persists with tasks
•uses time/schedules/planners effectively
•organizes time effectively
•adheres to established time lines
•explores, selects, and uses a variety of learning strategies
•completes homework and other assignments on time with care / Homework Completion:
•completes homework on time and with care
•comes to class prepared for learning
•completes tasks by designing innovative procedures
•puts forth consistent effort
•follows directions and completes all homework tasks
•shows attention to detail
•demonstrates interest and enthusiasm in homework assignments
•organizes materials and equipment effectively
•begins work promptly
•follows directions and completes tasks
•chooses and uses materials and equipment correctly, safely, creatively
•utilizes time effectively
•perseveres with complex projects that require sustained effort
•attends to task at hand
•demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
Initiative:
•shows motivation
•seeks work, new opportunities for learning
•responds to challenges
•seeks challenges and takes risks
•shows interest and curiosity about objects and events
•observes, questions, explores, investigates
•seeks additional and new information from library books, CD-ROMs, and other resources
•identifies problems to solve, conducts experiments
•shows initiative and self direction
•displays confidence
•approaches new learning situations with confidence
•demonstrates a positive attitude toward learning
•generates questions for further inquiry
•seeks information from innovative sources and in innovative ways
•investigates and obtains information independently
•develops original ideas and innovative procedures
•attempts a variety of learning activities
•seeks assistance when required
•participates in extra-curricular activities / Use of Information:
•completes homework on time and with care
•comes to class prepared for learning
•completes tasks by designing innovative procedures
•puts forth consistent effort
•follows directions and completes all homework tasks
•shows attention to detail
•demonstrates interest and enthusiasm in homework assignments
•organizes materials and equipment effectively
•begins work promptly
•follows directions and completes tasks
•chooses and uses materials and equipment correctly, safely, creatively
•utilizes time effectively
•perseveres with complex projects that require sustained effort
•attends to task at hand
•demonstrates flexibility and adaptability
Cooperation with Others:
•takes turns
•listens to, acknowledges and considers differing opinions
•willingly works with others
•follows classroom and school procedures
•shares in cleaning duties after an activity
•assumes responsibilities in groups, the classroom, the school
•helps others
•volunteers
•considers both the immediate and long-term effects of actions on others
•shares resources, materials, and equipment with others
•respects rights, property and opinions of others
•works and plays cooperatively with others
•establishes positive relationships with peers and adults and responds and is sensitive to the needs and welfare of others
Class Participation:
•participates in class and group activities
•willingly works with new groups
•accepts various roles within the class and group, including leadership
•takes responsibility for own share of the work to be done
•contributes to co-operative problem solving
•completes class and group activities or projects•questions the ideas of the group to seek clarification or agreement
•demonstrates leadership in class and group activities
•modifies views as the result of group discussion
•shows respect for the ideas of others in the class and group
•supports ideas and observations of the group with facts and details
•listens to others without interrupting
•asks group members to explain their ideas
•paraphrases points of view to help understanding
•recognizes contributions of group members through encouragement, support or praise
•seeks consensus before making decisions
•shares responsibility for carrying decisions
•shares responsibility for difficulties encountered during an activity group
•helps to motivate others
•communicates well with class and group members
•helps the class and group to work together
•encourages others to participate
•contributes information and ideas to the class / Conflict resolution:
•resolves conflicts when they occur
•resolves conflicts independently
•resolves conflicts in socially acceptable ways
•negotiates to solve problems, conflicts
•mediates differences of opinion
•listens to understand conflict before acting or offering a resolution
•assists others to resolve conflicts appropriately
•seeks positive solutions to conflicts
•uses a variety of strategies to resolve conflicts appropriately
•helps the group to identify and maintain strategies for conflict resolution
Problem Solving:
•solves problems independently
•interprets, understands the problem
•devises a plan to solve the problem
•carries out the plan
•records the process and the results
•checks the solution/results
•evaluates the plan, solution, result
•devises alternate solutions, plans to solve a problem
•makes connections between different problems and solutions
•applies successful strategies to new problem situations
•chooses appropriate materials and equipment to solve problems
•develops original ideas and creative solutions to solve problems
•applies logic
Goal Setting to Improve Work:
•identifies criteria to assess work
•uses criteria to assess work
•assesses own work
•identifies goals
•identifies specific steps or actions to reach goal or to improve
•evaluates success in reaching goals
•identifies strengths and areas for improvement in own work
•perseveres to achieve goals
•revises goals or steps and strategies when necessary
•demonstrates self-direction in goal setting and goal achievement
•accepts feedback on performance from others
•uses feedback to improve work and monitor learning