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Module 1: Introducing grit and goal setting

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Mini-course goal setting and grit

ETAP 623 Spring 2024

Module 1: Introducing grit and goal setting

Module 2: The science of goal setting

Mod 3: Developing grit

Mod 4: Applying goal setting to Paths of life

Mod 5: Time Management

Mod 6: Accountability and support

Mod 7: Reflection and personal application

Introducing Grit and Goal setting:

Learning objectives

🎯 Students will be able to give a clear definition of what grit is and why it is important

🎯Students will be able to apply the link of success and grit to their personal lives


Lesson 1: Defining grit

Activity: Put a sweet treat in front of you for 15 minutes, but don’t eat it. Were you able to wait? If the answer is yes, give yourself more. If not, do not eat the single sweet treat.

Video:

Activity: Take the Grit scale test below. Compare your score with three people in the class  

https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/

Key question to be answered:  

What is grit and how can you use grit to positively impact your life?

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Lesson 2 : The closely related grit and success    

Video:

Activity 1: Come up with an example in your life when knowing about grit and having it would’ve helped you persevere.  Compare and contrast with one other classmate  

Share your thoughtss to : https://padlet.com/jmanzo8/exploring-grit-in-our-lives-7vhiqr129dl2m74r

Activity 2: https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5e9dff71aa0448001c5a5e7f/grit-and-perseverance  

Complete quizizz above

Key question to be answered: 

What is one way you can use grit to help you succeed currently?