SMART Goal Template
SMART Goal
Goal 1
Reality/Rationale
statement: To become
certified as someone who
can teach English as a
second language.
(Under these
circumstances, TESL I & II
have been taken)
Goal: By August 30th I will
have taken the necessary
actions and course
requirements to fulfil the
needs of TESL Canada to
gain certification in the
program.
Strategies and Action
Steps
(add rows as needed)
Research the requirements
of the program and the
steps one needs to take to
attain certification.
Contact professor in
charge of the program and
notify him that you are
interested in getting
certified by TESL Canada.
Sign up for summer
placement at MAGMA.
Prepare for placement by
constructing activities and
reflecting on past
experiences for inspiration.
Attend first week of
observation in class.
Attend second week of in-
class teaching.
Responsibility Timeline Evidence of Effectiveness
Myself By Feb. 22, 2017 Note Taking
Myself, Note Taking and Email
Professor in charge of By Feb. 24, 2017 from Professor.
program
Myself By Feb. 27, 2017 Sign name on sign-up sheet
Myself By June 5, 2017 lesson plans and activities,
email from residing
teacher.
Note Taking, relationship
Myself By June 12, 2017 with the teacher and
students, Activities created.
Myself By June 19, 2017 Success of activities,
student engagement,
comments of the observing
professor.
 Become Certified in TESL Myself, August 1, 2017 Obtain email from
Canada. Professor in charge of professor confirming
program. success. Get certificate in
the fall semester.

SMART Goal Strategies and Action Responsibility Timeline Evidence of Effectiveness

Steps
(add rows as needed)
Goal 1
Research what programs List of available,
Reality/Rationale are available to improve Myself By Feb. 22, 2017 affordable, and reachable
statement: As the grade my French. programs.
level for French immersion
has been lowered by the
provincial government, the Determine financial
demand for French teachers requirements of program Myself By Feb. 25, 2017 Contact bank and assess
has changed. and whether or not it can finances.
be paid for.

Contact program Myself and program

Goal: Get my French representative to explore representative By Feb. 27, 2017 Contact made with
certification upgraded to the details of the program. representative.
advance by September 5th
(First Day of School) so I
can teach French within the Pay fee and sign up for Myself By Feb 30, 2017 Fee paid and sign-up form
school system when program. signed.
necessary.

Begin French program. Myself By June 5, 2017 Notes from course.

Complete French program. Myself By July 10, 2017 Certificate/Progress.

SMART Goal
Goal 1
Reality/Rationale
statement:
Due to my background and
my degree in History, it is
possible that I will be
placed in a High School
history/social studies class
for my internship.
Goal:
By June 11th, 2017, I will
have completed one unit
plans that can be used to
teach in social studies.
Strategies and Action Responsibility Timeline Evidence of Effectiveness
Steps
(add rows as needed)
Access and analyse Myself April 2, 2017 Notes detailing and
Canadian History 122 sketching out possible
curriculum document. activities.
Consult internship teacher Myself, April 2, 2017-April 4, Notes and unit plan
for advice and examples Internship Teacher 2017 document examples.
regarding possible unit Obtain Word Document of
plan ideas and the Unit Plan Template.
specifications, as well as
unit plan template
commonly used by school.
Research each units Myself April 2, 2017-April 7, Research links, notes and
themes: 2017 list of possible resources.
1867-1896: The
MacDonald Era
1896-9120:
Canada's Century
Begins
1920-1945: New
Challenges and
New Ideas
1945-Present:
Canada and the
Global Community
Analyse each lessons Myself April 2, 2017-April 7, Transcribe said student
outcomes and transcribed 2017 friendly language into the
them into student friendly unit plan document.
language.
Plan instructions and
methods of assessment.
Consult with placement
teacher.
Edit, proof read and reflect
on misconceptions the unit
plans. Consult with
placement teacher.
Myself April 7, 2017-April 20, Transcribe them into the
2017 unit plan document.
Receive email containing
advice from placement
teacher.
Myself By April 30, 2017 Draft copy for approval by
placement teacher. Receive
email from placement
teacher regarding
acceptability of document.