A few years a go, with the best of intentions, I wrote a blog post on goal setting in the world language classroom. I focused on setting SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. My experience with proficiency-based language teaching has given me an entirely new prospective on what goal setting should look like in the world language classroom.
- I can talk with someone about family or household tasks.
- I can talk with someone about hobbies and interests.
- I can talk with someone about school or work.
- I can ask and answer questions related to subjects such as geography, history, art, music, math, science, language, or literature.
- I can ask for help at school, work, or in the community.
- I can make a reservation.
- I can arrange for transportation, such as by train, bus, taxi, or a ride with friends.
I have put together a set of goal setting sheets based on setting SMART goals as well as proficiency goals. You can access it here.