Motivation: Setting Goals to Reach Them Successfully
In this class we will look into effective goal setting and the psychology of self-motivation to develop critical thinking.
ChessLingo Academy
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Dear parents and learners, Thank you for your interest in my class on self-motivation and goal setting In this class we will learn about SMART goals, common misconceptions about self-control and self-motivation tips. In addition, we will also explore our deeper motivation to understand our goals. In order set goals and stick with them, we need to understand what we really want in the grand scheme of things and the near future. Both are essential in goal setting. Motivation is like a muscle with which we can exercise. This means that we can train ourselves to become stronger with time and practice. I believe that learning is all about acquiring the right tools, knowing how to use them and become a critical thinker. Once the students have the right foundation to become a critical thinker, they can apply their knowledge across settings and disciples. In this class we will look at: - Getting ready to set goals - Misconceptions about self-control and motivation - The grand picture and the details of our motivation - Different senses of well-being and their roles in our mindset - Types of goals for optimists and pessimists - SMART goals and self-motivation tips - Practice together In the end of the class any student can bring forth a context that interests them and we can set the goals together. Participation is encouraged so feel free to ask any question throughout the class. For this class, students are not required to have any specific prior knowledge on the subject. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to communicate with me. Warm regards, Louisa
Learning Goals
By the end of the class, students should know how to set goals with a purpose in mind and think critically about their motivations. By acquiring tools to explore their motivations, students can stick with their plans more easily.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please prepare some papers and a pencil if you want to take notes throughout the class. In the end, we will also have time to plan a SMART goal together as a group.
Joined July, 2020
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Dear parents and learners,
With a strong interest in child development, I have worked on multiple education-related studies at McGill and the impact of using videoconference at Laval University.
My passion for making learning engaging and accessible, led to my founding of ChessLingo—an initiative that combines my love for chess and languages to foster cognitive development, strategic thinking, and cross-cultural learning in children and youth. Equipped with scientific knowledge, I have strong observational skills and flexibility to adapt my teaching style and curriculum to work with students from different cultural backgrounds and needs. I believe that learning is supported through intrinsic motivation and a growth mindset. The best way for knowledge to stick is by having fun and real-life applications. My vision is for my students to become independent learners and be able to improve their own study plan according to their strength and weaknesses.
Meet our teachers:
Louisa: A passionate educator with over 6 years of experience and a former competitive player for Team Canada at the WYCC. With a strong background in child development, and mental health, she has worked in diverse educational and clinical settings. Her teaching emphasizes intrinsic motivation and independent learning, helping students build the tools they need to thrive in and outside of class.
- Outside of the classroom: She continues her research in child development and parenting mental health at McGill University.
Olivier: An International Master (IM), Olivier remains an active competitor on the tournament circuit, offering students not only a solid foundation in chess fundamentals but also rare insight into high-level play, preparation, and mindset.
- Outside of the classroom: More chess tournaments!
Joanne: A seasoned chess teacher with over a decade of experience working with students of all ages. A former competitive player for Team Canada at the WYCC, she creates fun, personalized lessons that build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
- Outside of the classroom: Joanne is a professional engineer and has her own art Picostudio.
Nicka: A former competitive player for Team Canada at the WYCC, Nicka holds degrees in medicine (University of British Colombia), biomedical sciences, and experimental medicine (Queen’s University), bringing a wealth of knowledge to her teaching—whether it’s guiding aspiring medical students, coaching language learners in English, French, or Russian, or training young chess players to think several moves ahead.
- Outside of the classroom: Nicka continues her residency in internal medicine.
Lee: A passionate chess coach and current medical student at the University of British Columbia, he has over 6 years of teaching experience. He was former Team Nova Scotia player at the Canadian Chess Championship. His approach is student-centred, encouraging strategic thinking and self-reflection.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
