Question

What role does mutual goal setting between learner and educator play in changing learner behavior?

Answer 1

Mutual goal setting involving learner and the educator, helps the learner to acknowledge the goals to be achieved by him and dedicate efforts to achieve the goals as per the benchmark parameters mutually agreed upon by the learner in the guidance of the educator. It brings the positive change in the learner behavior in terms of positive motivation to achieve the goals, show higher level of involvement and bring necessary action. As a result, there is a higher degree of probability for the learner to achieve the goals. Besides, it brings positive change in the perception of the learner and he develops trust upon the educator. It helps to streamline the different components of emotions such as affective, Behavioral and cognitive components. It also contributes in developing an engagement level in the learner.
It is the technique also used in the management by objective method of management in the organization where the employers and employees work together to set the mutually agreed objectives.