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The principle asks how you plan on obtaining your goals and how you did obtain them.  These were in both videos.  This is a good question, because it shows proof, and growth and monitoring.

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Teachers need goals to be successful. They track their growth as well as students and help them to track progress.

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Without goals, we as teachers can not properly track progress in our teaching and our students. Students need to be taught how to set goals and track progress to take ownership of their learning.

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Goal setting gives both the teacher and student a path to follow throughout the year. Gives the student ownership of their goals.

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Goal setting is the single most important aspect of teaching and learning. Without it how is anyone supposed to know if they accomplished anything!

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Goal setting is important for both teachers and students because it helps us stay "on the path" and work our way through our short term to eventual long term goals.

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Goal setting is important for teachers to be able to have motivation of something to work towards.  It also helps be sure a teacher doesn't become complacent.  Goal setting is important for students because it helps them see where they are, where they need to be, and what to do to get there.

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Goals give a purpose and direction to both teachers and students. Goals tell what needs to be accomplished, and it gives a why. Without goals, the motivation would be low because there would be a void as to what and why something should be accomplished. Lastly, goals build confidence when met, which strengthens the desire to make and accomplish future goals.

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Goal setting can help both the teacher and student have a destination for the school year in your classroom.  It helps students follow and understand what the overall focus and goals will be throughout the year.  It also helps teachers stay on task and improve throughout their careers

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Goal setting gives both teachers and students something to strive for.  Helps you push yourself to the next level.

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Goal setting gives both teachers and students something to strive for.  Helps you push yourself to the next level.

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Teachers set goals from day one.  They know their goals for their students, and the skills/content they want them to achieve.  Once teachers have set goals, then it is easier to help student set their own goals to accomplish good grades, but also learn the content which will be helpful in the future.

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Goal setting is extremely important for educators. Not only is it how we structure our days, weeks, months i.e. lesson plans/scope and sequence but it's also a way we can model goal setting for our students. As an elementary educator part of my job is to help my students understand organization and using their time wisely. While this isn't always the most exciting thing for all students, when I'm able to help some of my students who struggle with this by discussing their daily goals one on one and seeing them get excited when they start reaching those goals it's the best reward for them and myself!

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Teacher set goals free the teacher to teach "smarter" not harder.  The concept of backward goal setting works well in HS English.  Once the teacher identifies what is needed and sets class goals which are shared with students each student is able to set his/her personal goals. 

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Teacher set goals free the teacher to teach "smarter" not harder.  The concept of backward goal setting works well in HS English.  Once the teacher identifies what is needed and sets class goals which are shared with students each student is able to set his/her personal goals. 

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Encouraging personal goal setting in high school students enhances the bridge between school and their futures. This relevance makes secure, interested, informed learners.

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It is important for students to set their own goals. We can not force students to take an interest in their learning. When they set goals for themselves then they put themselves in charge of their learning. We can then help guide them to help them meet their goals.

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Goal setting is important for teachers as well as students. Having teachers and students work together to set goals could be an effective way to building relationships
and getting to know your students.
Goals that are Smart will lay down the pavement for a smooth transition toward success.

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Denise Howard
Goal setting works well with students and teachers. It can be a huge motivator and encourage progress.  It also helps to remain focused on your goal so you can achieve things in smaller parts.

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As an educator, it is important to set goals for ourselves and our students to have a destination for us to work towards. Goals can be as simple or intricate as you would like, as long as they are followed through with. In order to reach those goals, consistency is key.

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Natalie Mercer
Having sharp, clearly defined goals, which students and teachers can measure, will allow them to take pride in accomplishing those goals. They can see clear forward progress in what might have seemed a long drawn out process.

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Goal setting is an important aspect for both teachers and students. It sets a target for teachers and students, from beginning to the end. Goals helps maintain a focus on learning.

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Being able to set goals as a student not only helps with academics but also helps with the students behavior and or focus and allows the student to be able to complete the class to his/her best ability

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Being able to set goals as a student not only helps with academics but also helps with the students behavior and or focus and allows the student to be able to complete the class to his/her best ability

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Lesley Moore
Students in my math classroom set a long term goal at the beginning of the year as they conference with me about previous math scores, skills, and even general learning elements. We reflect on those goals as we jump into the shorter term goals for the week or unit. What I have seen with even those struggling students, is when there is a goal, even a few points on a skill or solving x amount of problems, those students for the most part, strive to achieve the goal. Interestingly enough, when we get new students after the first semester, we set goals for the remainder of the year and I have found that those students who did not have goals set early in the year, are not as vested and don't see the value as much as those kiddos we had for an entire year.
With my own professional goals, it is important to keep in mind and evaluate all the pieces of the puzzle each year. You cannot just copy and paste the same goals time after time. Each year is different and so are our goals!

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Jeanette Gatica
Goal setting is important for both students and teachers. It gives us a target. We know from the beginning what is expected and we devise ways to hit our target. Goal setting helps us to not just wish or hope for improvement, but to actually get specific results.

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Goal setting is an important aspect of student instruction because it gives a base for student advancement and how that will be accomplished. For students it is important because it serves as a road map on how to get to a certain point in their education without deviation

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Purity Austin
Goal setting is an important tool for students and teachers to help us maintain focus on our learning. It helps us to adjust our behaviors in an effort to reach our end goal.

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Goal setting is pivotal in making sure our instruction "gets" somewhere.  Without a specific point to work towards or a set expected end result, we might venture off-course and our instruction might be confusing and therefore unproductive for our students.  I have often heard it said that you can be good at many things but great at only a few.  I want to be great.  So I set one specific goal in most of my tasks (lessons, my week, my year).  If I accomplish that one specific goal, I have grown closer to being great at something instead of being bogged down by a million things I could just be "ok" at.  I encourage my students to take this same approach.  Goal setting keeps us focused and allows teachers and students to observe their success is measurable quantities.

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Amy Young

What if our administrators did not expect lesson plans? Would we still do them? Yes, probably, but without as much detail, right? If I do not know what is expected of me, I may not perform at the level I could if examples, rubrics, or a set of expectations were provided to me. I feel that this is true for most students as well. Setting goals lets everyone (teachers, administrators, and most importantly, students) know what is expected, when to expect it, and how to get there. In addition, if goals are not met, the criteria can be modified based on evidence.