A learning goal is an area of learning a teacher has identified a student needs attention in to get to that next stage of development. 

Having realistic short-term and long-term learning goals is important for not only the teacher but also the student, so adequate progress continually happens. 

A short-term learning goal is a goal created for the student to achieve in a short period of time, such as within a tutoring session or across a few sessions.

A long-term learning goal is an overarching goal a student aims to achieve across a period of lessons and interventions. This can typically take a school term or longer to achieve.

A learning goal needs to be ACHIEVABLE to see real progress! Children need to be frequently acknowledged when they have achieved or are close to achieving a learning goal. This is so important for motivation and confidence boosting. If a child feels confident, they will be inclined to work hard!

A learning goal is achievable when children understand what their goals are. Students should be able to articular what they are working on in their tutoring sessions.

So, who creates these goals?

Tutors who are qualified teachers can effectively identify areas of learning that need attention through formal and informal assessments. They then create realistic short-term and long-term goals that are ACHIEVABLE and can be used to MOTIVATE a child. 

To ensure our students at Hop Skip Jump Learning stay on track to achieve their learning goals, our qualified tutors:

• Communicate learning goals effectively with students in kid-friendly language;
• Check-in with students and discuss how the goals are tracking; and
• Work with parents, so families can frequently revisit the learning goals with children during home life activities.

Our team of qualified tutors believe having realistic and achievable learning goals is important for all our students. This is why we conduct formal and informal assessments frequently to ensure targeted learning happens.

To sum it up… why do we use learning goals at Hop Skip Jump Learning?

• For our students feel in control of their learning!
• For our students have an opportunity to succeed, as targeted learning is created!
• Efficient learning occurs, as everyone knows what is being taught!
• Parents know exactly what their children are working on!
• Our teachers know exactly what to teach!