The GAME plan is a great organizer that helps us set goals, take action, monitor and evaluate the plan. So many times in life we do a great job at the ‘dreaming’ part…we set goals, design the plan, make the map and then never act on it. I once remember my grandmother telling me, “You’ve said your prayers, now act on them!” As teachers in the lives of our students, maybe the powerful way to share the GAME plan process is to teach them the pieces but then show them how to act on those pieces…to take the next step, to put the plan in action, to make it happen! And so…what have I learned…teach the kids to set the goals and then…to just to it!
Posts
Shayne-
ReplyDeleteWell said! I couldn't agree more. I think that it is equally as important for students to refelect and evaluate their actions. The more that students get used to looking back on their actions the less likely they will be to make mistakes in their future.
Erin
As Erin said above very well said. There have been several times where I have put it all together and then never acted on it. Setting goals is a huge process that is very important not only in acedemics, but also in life. If we can inter relate the two, that is a huge piece of learning and life for our students.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments! I guess that's why life gets a little easier the older we get...that is if we learn from our mistakes. Somedays I think I'm doing pretty well and then other days feel like I've done the same dumb thing before...oh, if only we could teach wisdom.
ReplyDelete