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Is your university facing dropout or wellbeing challenges with students who may be struggling to reach their full potential or find direction? The solution lies in the power of GoalSetting! With our scientific methodology you can address these issues effectively, even with limited time and resources. We're committed to supporting your every step on your journey towards student success.
GoalStart
Intervention
Personality Questionnaires
Goal Diaries
Public Commitment
GoalSetting
Intervention
The GoalSetting intervention is designed to empower students through a comprehensive methodology consisting of three distinct parts.
Each partis meticulously crafted to support participants in setting and achieving their goals, fostering both academic and personal growth.
Together, these stages form a robust framework that enhances student retention, closes achievement gaps, and promotes a culture of sustained success.
Part 1
This initial stage focuses on helping students identify their passions, strengths, and aspirations.
Through guided exercises and reflective activities, participants must dive deep into their psyche and envision the life they would like to live versus the one they currently have or want to avoid.
This self-discovery process is crucial for aligning academic and career goals with what truly motivates them. By creating clear, actionable goals, students lay the foundation for their journey, gaining direction and a sense of purpose that fuels their commitment and enthusiasm.
Part 2
In this stage, students regularly monitor their progress towards their goals.
GoalSetting offers advanced tracking tools that allow participants to visualize their achievements and identify areas needing improvement. Regular check-ins and evaluations help students stay accountable to their commitments.
By setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—students create clear, actionable objectives that guide their efforts. This stage also encourages reflection on both successes and setbacks, promoting a growth mindset.
By continuously adapting their strategies based on real-time feedback, students can overcome challenges and maintain momentum. Progress tracking not only keeps students on course but also builds resilience and adaptability, essential skills for long-term success.
Public Commitment
Part three involves participants publicly declaring their aspirations and life goals. A step designed to leverage social accountability and peer support, helping individuals stay motivated and focused on their objectives. By openly sharing their ambitions with the community, participants harness positive peer pressure to maintain their commitment and drive.
Through this public commitment, GoalStart creates a supportive environment that encourages perseverance and success, transforming individual aspirations into shared goals within a community dedicated to mutual encouragement and achievement.
Psychological
Questionnaires
The purpose of the psychology questionnaires is to help participants identify the potential impacts of the goal-setting programme (academically, personally, health-wise), and identify the possible drivers and mechanisms of any positive effects.
The questionnaires include personality and behavioral constructs that are known to influence school success, for example characteristics such as motivation and goal instability. The suitable questionnaires are selected after consultation with the education institutions and the identification of their needs.
Equal Opportunities
Cultivating a culture of achievement within educational institutions is paramount to student success. With GoalStart's scalable goal-setting tools, institutions can empower every student to excel, irrespective of gender or ethnic background. By providing a structured framework for goal setting and attainment, GoalStart fosters a supportive environment where all students can thrive.
This methodology not only enhances academic performance but also closes both the gender and ethnic minority achievement gap, ensuring equitable opportunities for every learner. Educational institutions investing in GoalStart can expect to see increased student engagement, motivation, and ultimately, academic success. Join the movement towards inclusive excellence with GoalStart today.
Goal Diaries
The purpose of the diaries is to identify the potential impacts of the GoalStart methodology for students (academically, personally, health wise) and identify the possible drivers and mechanisms of any positive effects.
Another purpose of the diaries is to stimulate the students to monitor and reflect on their personal activities related to achieving their goals.
Participants receive reminders in regular intervals to reflect on their goals.