FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual I think the purpose of Freshman Seminar is. . The purpose of 25-minute module is to help students understand what goals are. At the end of the module, students will be able to explain how maintaining a healthy respect for rules, authority, and choices can help them achieve their goals in Freshman Seminar, other classes, and life. Begin this module by asking students, based on what you’ve learned so far, complete the following statement: I think the purpose of Freshman Seminar is. . . Have students write their responses on a piece of paper. All students are required to submit a response, regardless of what they write. Teachers may want to issue an effort grade for this assignment. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual GOAL SEMINAR ORIENTATION You will introduce the students to multisensory. Have students divide up into three groups. Click to display the three words GOAL, SEMINAR, and ORIENTATION. Tell the groups they will work together to form a definition of each word. Each group should record their definition of each word. Set the online timer for 3-minutes per word to keep the module moving. Generally, each group spends approximately 3 minutes per word, which means approximately a total of 9 to 10 minutes. After 9-10 minutes, call groups together. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual GOAL SEMINAR ORIENTATION GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C Have one member of the group, write their definitions to each word. When each group’s definition is recorded, proceed to the next three slides to reveal the actual definition of each word. UPON RETURN: When you return to this slide, ask three students to indicated if their group’s definition was on-target from the actual definitions. Click the icon marked “CONTINUE” to proceed to the next screen. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. CONTINUE (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual GOAL The result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. Click to present GOAL’s definition: The result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual SEMINAR A meeting for discussing and giving information. Click to present SEMINAR’s definition: A meeting for discussing and giving information. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual ORIENTATION An introduction, as to guide one in adjusting to new surroundings, employment, activity, or the like. Click to present ORIENTATION’s definition: An introduction, as to guide one in adjusting to new surroundings, employment, activity, or the like. After reviewing this definition, click the “return” icon to return to Slide 3. Return © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual SETTING GOALS FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual Begin the discussion on setting goals by encouraging students to think about what they would be if failure wasn’t an option. Goal setting begins with a dream! © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual GOALS FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual SHORT-TERM Something you hope to accomplish with the next three to six months. MID-TERM Something you hope to accomplish within the next one to three years. LONG-TERM Something you hope to accomplish within the next five years. Tell students that you’re going to discuss three specific types of goals. Select a student recall the definition of “GOAL”. Review the three different types of goals: Short-term: Something you hope to accomplish with the next three to six months. Mid-term: Something you hope to accomplish within the next one to three years. Long-term: Something you hope to accomplish within the next five years. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual Freshman Seminar Goals Partner Reading Activity and Discussion: Student Worksheet #5 Direct students to Student Worksheet #?? (download versions available at: http://mmgstudent.weebly.com/fs-u1.html ). Student will read the four goal areas, and select the goals they believe are the most difficult and explain why. Each student should have the opportunity to speak in the discussion. Teacher will review the vocabulary terms clarifying, obstacles and work ethic. Teacher should encourage at least five students to share their responses with the class. As students are reading, each student should complete the “improve and strengths” section under each goal. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual What are your goals? Use your worksheet to enter your goals. Direct students to use their “What’s Your Goal?” worksheet to enter in their short-, mid-, and long-terms goals. Click the online timer icon to set a time for this activity. Teacher should review alternative goal setting with any student who is unable to create goals for the three types. Click the “Alternate Goals” icon to review the alternatives. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. Alternate Goals (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual Roadblocks Things that can cause you to take a harder path to your goals. Think about people, things, beliefs, situations, actions, etc. Create a list of all the roadblocks you can think of and when get ready to trash them! Tell students, “Let’s talk about roadblocks.” Review the first bullet, “Roadblocks are things that can cause you to take a harder path to your goals.” Have students reflect upon the people, things, etc. that could be a roadblock. Have each student create a list of roadblocks they believe could make it difficult for them to achieve their goals on a blank piece of paper. Once everyone has finished the teacher should circulate around the students with a trashcan instructing them to their roadblocks in the trash! Students could also throw their roadblocks away at the end of class. OPTION: To create a dramatic symbolic gesture, bring a large garbage bag (preferably with ties). Have the students throw their roadblocks in the bag and at the end of the lesson, actually tie the bag closed. © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual SETTING GOALS FS Unit 6: Lesson 8 Module 1 Teacher's Manual Instruct students that they will learning more about obstacles, roadblocks and other challenges they may face trying in achieving their goals. Tell them that Freshman Seminar is designed to help them develop their goal-setting skills, study, and other skills that they will use the skills not only in FS, but the skills they learn will also lead to success in in other classes too. Goal setting begins with a dream! End Module Next Module © Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. (C) Copyright, 2015. Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.