{"id":675,"date":"2016-06-09T10:30:14","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T17:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/?p=675"},"modified":"2018-12-21T22:38:55","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T06:38:55","slug":"set-student-teaching-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/set-student-teaching-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Setting Student Teaching Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

In order for your student teaching experience to be effective, consider setting student teaching goals before you start. When you set goals, you have something to work toward. You know where you want to improve and can make a plan<\/a> for how to get there. As you set goals, consider the following advice to help you.<\/p>\n

1. Decide What\u2019s Important to You<\/h2>\n

Before starting your time as a student teacher, you may have a good idea of what you need to work on. Do you struggle with speaking slowly and clearly? Are you unsure about classroom management techniques to use? Think about your teaching philosophy. What can you do to help align your teaching methods closer to your philosophy? Create teaching goals<\/a> that will help you become the teacher that you envision yourself being.<\/p>\n

2. Consider Different Types of Goals<\/h2>\n

When setting goals for the new year, I always think about different types of goals<\/a>, such as financial or physical ones. You can use this idea when making your student teaching goals. Some of the areas to consider include interpersonal, intrapersonal, time management, planning, assessment, behavior management, or personal education.<\/p>\n

For example, with interpersonal goals, you could think about ways to develop relationships with other teachers, staff members, administrators, and students. With students, strive to be friendly without being their friend. You want to show that you care while demanding their respect.<\/p>\n

3. Make Measurable Goals<\/h2>\n

The best type of goals are measureable ones. Instead of saying \u201cimprove time management skills\u201d, you could say \u201cI will only spend X amount of time on social media every day\u201d or \u201cI will spend X minutes planning my day every morning.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Take Time for Reflection<\/h2>\n

After student teaching starts, write in your journal every day. Many teacher education programs require student teachers to do this anyway. During your journaling <\/a>time, don\u2019t forget to reflect on your goals. Ask yourself:<\/p>\n