Before actually writing a goal for my final project, I wanted to look for examples to help me come up with an effective goal. I was struggling between creating a goal related to my studies in this class, and one for my professional context. Seeing as In my search I came across two online resources that helped me narrow down my choice.

I am beginning a new position as professional development coordinating teacher in September and will be working closely with administration, and members from every department. SMART Goal Setting With Your Students is about introducing concepts like SMART goals as a way of gradually building students’ capacity to tackle the increasing challenges they are facing. I liked this article because not only is a great resource that I can use with my students, but also a great starting point for my goal setting. I know that I wanted to accomplish my goal by the end of August, and SMART goal fit perfectly.
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Attainable
R = Relevant, Rigorous, Realistic, and Results Focused
T = Timely and Trackable

The second website extends the idea and discusses SMART Goals vs. WISE Goals. in business. Here the author establishes that SMART goals are good for narrowing one’s focus, but identifies that [t]he problem with SMART thinking is that it has a tendency to limit instead of inspire. The idea here is that WISE goals supplement the clear, specific action of SMART goals by connecting them to a grander vision of who you are and who you aspire to be.
W = Written,
I = Integrated,
S = Synergistic
E =Expansive.

Considering these two methods for goal setting, and keeping in mind my new role will require me  to do all the research and inquiry on my own, I thought I would use this project as an opportunity to get me started in my new position.