When and where did I find the word: Goal setting was a term found while researching for my reciprocal teaching presentation. I found it in the following article:
Davis, S.J. (1990). Applying content study skills in co-listed reading classrooms. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 33(4), 277-281.
What it means: According to Davis (1990), goal setting is setting a reasonable purpose for studying.
Level of Familiarity: I think the idea of setting a goal is a term that is pretty well generalized across disciplines. I set goals not only related to my professional/academic life, but also in my personal life.
Do I want to know this word well and tell why? Goal-setting is an important process. Setting a small, acheivable goal by which one can measure his/her own achievement is an important task. Not only is it a way to measure success, but appropriate goal setting can be a way in which to gain motivation.
Do I think others should know this word well....if so who and why? In this context, it is important for teachers to know this term and to be able to use it effectively. Setting goals for the individual is important to measure growth for that individual, but also setting goals (and determining if those goals were met) for a group of individuals is important to measure the effectiveness of one's own teaching.
After reading your post Danielle, I wonder if you really meant to have "goal-setting" be the concept you want to know well?
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