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Goal - purpose - action - reflection

This tool helps adult learners to define a goal for a certain course or any problem they might have. It can be used by both teachers in a classroom setting and student counsellors.

Have adult learners complete the 5 different sections:

1. Goal: what do I want to achieve

2. Purpose: why do I want to achieve this goal

3. Action: how do I get to my goal?

4. What did I do well?

5. What can I do better?

These last 2 sections allow adult learners to reflect on what you did well and what you could do better. This will keep them motivated towards their goal.

"Make sure that you get to see and go through the tool repeatedly, so the students can see a clear progression and keep using the tool. Of course, it depends on the kind of goal how often you go through the tool."

Nina Lumbye Mather - Denmark

Instructions for students

If you are interested in this tool, you could also be interested in My goal.