SEL Module 5 — Goal-Directed Behavior

Module 5 — Goal-Directed Behavior 3 Professional Development Hours | $150 | Certificate of Completion Provided The Take A SEL'FIE: Online SEL Training for Educators Brought to you by Dr. Natalie Williams-McMahon, this online learning series offers flexible, high-quality professional development in Social Emotional Learning (SEL). This fifth module, Goal-Directed Behavior, equips educators with practical strategies to help students set, pursue, and achieve meaningful goals. Participants will explore how self-regulation, perseverance, and reflection support academic and personal success. The module provides tools for guiding students through the process of identifying objectives, developing action plans, and adapting to challenges along the way. By integrating goal-directed behavior into daily instruction, educators can foster resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset among their learners. Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, you will be able to: Understand the connection between SEL and goal-directed behavior in educational settings. Teach students how to set realistic goals and develop action plans to achieve them. Incorporate SEL-based strategies that build persistence, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills. Support students in reflecting on progress, celebrating success, and adapting goals when challenges arise. What’s Included 3 professional development hours with certificate upon completion Downloadable evidence form documenting 3 hours of training Research-informed strategies for teaching goal setting and self-regulation Practical classroom tools and reflection exercises for student engagement Why It Matters Goal-directed behavior is at the heart of student achievement and lifelong learning. Educators who nurture this skill help students move beyond intention toward purposeful action—building confidence, focus, and perseverance. By fostering goal-setting and self-regulation, teachers empower learners to take ownership of their success.