How Goal Setting and the Grit Mentality Impact Student Well-being/ Educating Parents on the Grit Mentality

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 Discipline: Education

 Reference the readings, videos, websites, and personal experiences when responding.

  1. How do you currently use goal setting in your classroom?  What training/professional development have you had?  
  2. How does the concept of grit intertwine with goal setting?
  3. Have you talked to parents about GRIT? If so, why? how? what context?
  4. Do you feel it would be beneficial to educate parents on the concept of GRIT?
  5. Do you have any unanswered questions as we approach the end of the course?
  6. What was the highlight of the course for you or your greatest takeaway?




Required readings/research:  Please Only read or explore as much of this as needed to complete the assignment. I have included the links to all the articles at the ends of the blurbs, as well as the video links for the assignment that didn’t load.


  1. In this milestone, we will investigate frameworks and structures for goal setting in the classroom, emphasizing their integration with the development of the grit mentality. This exploration goes beyond mere strategies and procedures applicable to lesson plans or classrooms; instead, it delves into the broader concepts of short-term and long-term goal-setting. The focus is on understanding how the grit mentality becomes an integral component of the goal setting and achievement process.

    Our examination will include a comprehensive look at the relationship between goal-setting frameworks and grit, exploring how these two concepts can be interconnected. Through discussion and research, we aim to uncover the symbiotic nature of goal-setting and grit frameworks, highlighting their potential to reinforce and complement each other in fostering a resilient and determined mindset among students.

    Goal-setting frameworks in education provide structured approaches for students and educators to set, monitor, and achieve academic and personal objectives. These frameworks are designed to promote a growth mindset, resilience, and a sense of purpose among learners. Please review the several goal-setting frameworks commonly used in education below:

    1. SMART Goals:
      Overview of Smart Goals and video below 

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      • Specific: Clearly define what the goal entails.
      • Measurable: Establish criteria to track progress.
      • Achievable: Set realistic and attainable goals.
      • Relevant: Ensure goals align with broader objectives.
      • Time-Bound: Specify a timeframe for goal completion.

    2. Grit Scale: 

      • Developed by Dr. Angela Duckworth, this framework assesses perseverance and passion for long-term goals.
      • Encourages individuals to reflect on their commitment and persistence.

    3. Goal Setting Theory:
      Overview of Goal Setting Theory and video below

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      • Developed by Edwin Locke and Gary Latham, emphasizes the importance of clear and challenging goals for motivation.
      • Encourages setting specific, challenging, and achievable goals.

    4. The WOOP Method:
      Overview of the WOOP Method and video below

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      • Developed by Gabriele Oettingen, consists of four steps: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan.
      • Encourages realistic goal setting by considering potential obstacles and planning how to overcome them.

    5. Feedback-Informed Goal Setting:
      Overview of Feedback-Informed Goal Setting       and video below 

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      • Involves receiving feedback to inform goal setting.
      • Encourages reflection on feedback to adjust and refine goals.

    6. Collaborative Goal Setting:
      Overview of Collaborative Goal Setting and video below 

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      • Involves setting goals collaboratively between teachers and students.
      • Fosters a sense of shared responsibility for learning outcomes.

    These goal-setting frameworks can be adapted to various educational settings and are effective tools for promoting motivation, self-regulation, and continuous improvement among students and educators alike. The choice of a framework depends on the specific needs and preferences of individuals or educational institutions.

  2. Here are 15 goal-setting frameworks you should know about, with examples and implementation strategies for each one. Some of these are lesser known but might fit your classroom needs. https://upraise.io/blog/15-goal-setting-frameworks-you-should-know/

  3. Having gained insight into a diverse range of goal-setting frameworks, let’s now explore how the concept of grit can be seamlessly integrated into these models to foster a more holistic and resilient approach to goal achievement.

    Read the article Student Empowerment: Goal Setting and Grit in the Classroom
    https://learninglabconsulting.com/2015/09/22/student-empowerment-goal-setting-and-grit-in-the-classroom/

    Read the article Utilizing the Concept of “Grit” to Drive Goal Achievement
    https://humaninterestltd.com/using-concept-grit-drive-goal-achievement/

Video Links in order
1. Smart Goals    https://www.ucop.edu/local-human-resources/_files/performance-appraisal/How%20to%20write%20SMART%20Goals%20v2.pdf

3.Goal Setting Theory: https://www.betterup.com/blog/goal-setting-theory

4. The WOOP method: https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/setting-goals-woop

5. Feedback-Informed Goal Setting:  https://almaadvisorygroup.com/implementing-goal-setting-and-feedback-cycles/

6. Collaborative Goal Setting: https://www.virtuallabschool.org/news/collaborative-goal-setting

Resources on Grit for Parents

Explore an array of resources about understanding and building student perseverance, and consider questions raised by the research on grit. Some of these resources have been presented in earlier milestones.  Please click on them as a review.

THEORIES AND RESEARCH ON GRIT

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     Watch researcher, Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth, explain her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success in this TED Talk. http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/observer/2013/april-13/true-grit.html

  • True Grit: Read an overview article with information for both beginning and experienced educators on Dr. Duckworth’s research on grit. 
  • How the Research Supports Social-Emotional Learning: Examine a Q&A session with Daniel Goleman for information about grit – including some of its criticisms – and the research on social and emotional learning. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/daniel-goleman-research-supports-sel-betty-ray
  • If the Tough Gets Going, When Should the Tough Give Up: Review information about a study from the Journal of Research in Personality that suggests that there are risks involved with having too much grit. http://news.usc.edu/87122/if-the-going-gets-tough-when-should-the-tough-give-up/

UNDERSTAND THE DEBATE ABOUT GRIT

  • What’s Wrong With Grit: Consider factors related to the research on grit and grit’s place in the larger puzzle of human development. http://blogs.berkeley.edu/2014/03/21/whats-wrong-with-grit/
  • Got Grit?: Examine important questions raised within the context of discussions of grit. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/315731382_Got_grit_Maybe
  • What Is Grit? Can Grit Be Taught? Who Is Responsible for Grit: Listen to a brief and targeted 10-minute discussion among educators on grit — with information about support, caveats, and criticisms. http://www.bamradionetwork.com/classroom-q-and-a/3294-what-is-grit-can-grit-be-taught-who-is-responsible-for-grit
  • Grit, Luck, and Money: Explore an outstanding set of articles/podcasts that navigate the challenges faced by disadvantaged students entering college, many of whom struggle to get to graduation. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/tomorrows-college/grit/

TAKE ON GRIT IN SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS

  • 5 Steps to Foster Grit in the Classroom: Discover five ways that educators can prepare students to take on challenging work and solve big problems https://www.edutopia.org/blog/foster-grit-in-classroom-andrew-miller
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  • Teach Kids to Use the Four-Letter Word: Find three activities that you can implement tomorrow to get students thinking about effort instead of outcome, ask them to reflect on experiences with struggle, and create forums for class-wide discussions of grit. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/teach-grit-4-letter-word-joe-hirsch

  • Teachers Weigh in on How to Identify Grit: Learn about a report on LAUSD schools from Educators4Excellence, a teacher-led organization, featuring findings, case studies, and grit checklists from Los Angeles schools; strengthening school culture was cited by a majority of schools as critical to success. http://hechingered.org/content/teachers-weigh-in-on-how-to-identify-grit_6467/

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