Title: 8 Ways to Increase Student Motivation through Goal Setting
Headings: 8 Ways to Increase Student Motivation through Goal Setting
8 Ways to Increase Student Motivation through Goal Setting
Below are 8 ways to increase student motivation through goal setting.
Identify a Goal
Visualize the Results
Plan Backward with a SMART Goal Setting Plan
Kid-friendly definitions:
Identify Motivation
Kid-friendly definitions:
Overcome Obstacles
Find a Support System
Avoid Procrastination by Increasing Accountability
Plan for the Future

Content: You can also discuss the difference in short and long-term goals. Making a foldable or fortune teller is a fun way for students to share and discuss their goals. Visualize the Results
Have students visualize their future and imagine themselves meeting their goals. Encourage them to get specific by asking them what it will look like and how they will feel when they meet their goal. You can help students do this through a guided meditation or by drawing a picture. Plan Backward with a SMART Goal Setting Plan
Once students have a clear vision of their goal, the next step is to help them take actionable steps toward achieving it. They need to look at all of the small steps and make a clear plan. This includes using time management skills, planning backward and prioritizing. When helping your students create their goal-setting plan, you also need to make sure their goal is SMART. You can start by reviewing the components of SMART goals and defining time management, planning backward, and prioritizing.