Item 2: I ensure students set personal learning objectives for each lesson.

I have several ideas to assist students in establishing learning objectives that are consistent with their unique learning preferences. These ideas include the following:

1. Backward Planning (BP): Encourage students to think about what they want to achieve by the end of the course or term. This could be a specific skill, technique, or project they want to complete. This will give them a clear goal to work towards and help them identify the steps they need to take to achieve it. Examples include: Master the impasto technique using monochromatic colors, complete a self-portrait using the grid method, etc (Wiese et al.. 2016).

2. Use SMART goals: Encourage students to set SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. This will help them focus on specific areas of their learning and track their progress. By implementing SMART goals in the classroom, teachers can create a positive learning environment that fosters growth and achievement. Students are more likely to stay engaged, motivated, and focused when they have a clear understanding of what they are working towards and how their progress will be measured. This, in turn, can lead to improved classroom management and student behavior, as students are more likely to be on task and respectful of their peers and teachers.(Beristain et al.. 2020).

3. Create a learning plan: Once students have set their learning goals, help them create a plan to achieve them. This could include setting deadlines, breaking down goals into smaller tasks, and identifying the resources and support they need. It is important to include visuals in an arts class. This will enable students to visualize the end goal.

4. Regularly review progress: Encourage students to regularly review their progress towards their learning goals. This could be done through self-reflection, peer feedback, or teacher assessments. This will help them stay on track and make adjustments if needed.

To work these ideas into the students' daily practices, I could incorporate goal setting into my classroom routines. For example, I could start each lesson with a quick reflection on the progress students have made towards their goals. I could also set aside time for students to work on their goals during class, or provide resources and support to help them achieve their goals outside of class. Ultimately, the key is to make goal setting and personalized learning a regular part of my classroom culture.

References

Beristain Iraola, A., Álvarez Sánchez, R., Petsani, D., Hors-Fraile, S., Bamidis, P., & Konstantinidis, E. (2020). Virtual Coaching for Older Adults at Home using SMART Goal Supported Behavior Change. Companion Publication of the 2020 International Conference on Multimodal Interaction, 251–255. https://doi.org/10.1145/3395035.3425311

Wiese, J., Buehler, R., & Griffin, D. (2016). Backward planning: Effects of planning direction on predictions of task completion time. Judgment & Decision Making, 11(2), 147–167. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1930297500007269