Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Using the GAME Plan Process with Students
Now that I have gone through the process of using the GAME plan, I can see many advantages to using it with students. I would like to introduce the GAME plan format at the beginning of the year, so it will be something we can work with and develop throughout the year. The students will start by setting a goal for themselves for the class which they will post on our class blog. Throughout the year, they will reflect upon that goal. They can discuss if it is still the same, how they are progressing towards it, and any changes they have made to it. By the end of the year, they should have many posts, recording their thoughts and changes throughout the year. One of the most important things I hope they will get out of this assignment is the value of having goals. They should come to understand that it is okay to modify their goals or even change them completely, as long as they have a goal in mind.
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Alison,
ReplyDeleteI think that starting to teach students the GAME plan process at the beginning of the school year and then implementing it over and over again is the key to ensuring students understand the process. Goals are important as well as implementing them. Great Idea!
Katherine E.
I agree that it is an important life lesson to realize you can change your goals. I think it also important, however, to insist that some goals be followed through - even if it takes extra time and effort. I can see some of my students stopping mid-stream with everything simply because it gets a little tough. I want them to know that goals are worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteAlison,
ReplyDeleteI think you made a great point saying that students need to know that it is okay to change goals and switch things around when needed. It is a part of growing. This process will be very beneficial to students.
Thanks for sharing.
Kate