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Goal Setting for Academic Confidence

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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting for Academic Confidence

Develop academic confidence

This lesson focuses on helping 9th-grade students build academic confidence by setting achievable goals and tracking their progress. Through activities that identify personal strengths, set realistic objectives, and reflect on achievements, students will learn to take ownership of their learning journey. This lesson is important as it empowers students to recognize their potential and fosters a growth mindset, which is crucial for their academic and personal development.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Develop academic confidence

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Goal Setting Worksheet, and Reflection Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of setting goals.
  • Ask students to share any goals they have set in the past and their experiences with achieving them.

Step 2

Identifying Strengths

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Goal Setting Worksheet'.
  • Instruct students to list their academic strengths and areas they feel confident in.
  • Encourage sharing with a partner to foster a supportive environment.

Step 3

Setting Realistic Goals

15 mins

  • Guide students through setting one academic goal using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
  • Have students write their goal on the worksheet and discuss with a partner how they plan to achieve it.

Step 4

Reflecting on Achievements

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Reflection Handout'.
  • Ask students to reflect on a past achievement and what steps they took to accomplish it.
  • Encourage students to connect this reflection to their current goal setting.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their goals and reflections with the class.
  • Conclude with a motivational message about the power of goal setting in achieving academic success.
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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify their strengths and set a realistic academic goal using the SMART criteria.

List three academic strengths you have.








Set one academic goal using the SMART criteria.

Ensure your goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.







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Worksheet

Reflection Handout

This handout guides students in reflecting on a past achievement and connecting it to their current goal setting.

Describe a past achievement you are proud of.








What steps did you take to achieve this goal?








How can you apply these steps to your current goal?








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