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This lesson introduces language learners to the purpose goal setting. It walks learners through the reasons for setting goals, how to think through the steps needed to get to those goals. It is appropriate for all language learners, especially those just beginning with LinguaFolio, LinguaFolio Online, and the new resources offered by LinguaGrow.

Learning Outcomes:
Learners will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of setting goals
• Explain the differences between short-term and long-term goals, and how these two types of goals work together

Mode(s): Not applicable

Materials: EdApp Lesson

Procedure:

1. Either individually or as a group, begin the EdApp lesson.
2. As a group, watch the first four minutes and forty-four seconds (4:44) of the video segment featured on slide 3 of the lesson. This segment will discuss how goal setting helps learners focus on their chosen goal, pay less attention to failure, and ultimately learn more.
3. Either individually or as a group, learners will complete the interactions in EdApp that follow the video segment.
4. On Slide 6, have learners think about and write down each step (smaller goal) that would help them reach the end goal in the example given (buying a car). Learners can record their ideas in the EdApp module, or write them down elsewhere digitally or on paper.
5. As a check for understanding after learners have reviewed Slide 9, ask them what the differences between short- and long-term goals are. What purpose does each of these types of goals serve? How do short- and long-term goals fit/work together when one wants to achieve something?
6. Then, ask learners to identify how setting goals can help them learn. Review the summary slide (Slide 10) with them and ask them if they would add any ideas to the list on the slide.

Notes:

• Though this lesson is written with a synchronous learning context in mind, EdApp lessons are perfect for learner self-study. In lieu of introducing the lesson during instructional time, educators may prefer to have learners complete the lesson at their leisure.
• If learners will be using LinguaFolio Online (LFO) to set goals and track their progress, they can get started by watching videos to learn how to Sign Up for a LFO accounts, Log In to their accounts, and Update their account profiles.