Defining the Problem
What does it mean to define the problem in decision making?
Identifying what decision needs to be made
What is an alternative?
An alternative is ONE of the possible outcomes to a decision that has to be made.
What is a consequence?
A result or effect of an action or condition. The driving force behind decision making.
What are values?
Individual beliefs that motivate a person to act one way or another.
What does it mean to decide and take action?
Decision is not the same thing as taking action. Deciding is to make up our mind and taking action is how we plan to make our decision a reality.
What is decision making?
The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
How do we choose between alternatives?
Brainstorm, create 'pros' and 'cons' list, gather outside perspectives, use past experiences.
Name an example of a consequence.
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Name a few values YOU have.
Courage, honesty, creativity, respect, loyalty, compassion, responsibility, integrity, kindness
Which is more difficult: deciding, or taking action?
Taking action is the difficult part.
Why is decision making important?
It helps students and people in general become more: independent, responsible, confident, empathetic, and self-disciplined.
Why are alternatives important?
without alternatives, there is no decision to be made. Alternatives allow us to make an informed decision. We can't choose an alternative we haven't thought of yet.
Why are consequences important to consider in decision making?
Consequences help determine how your final decision will impact you and/or others.
Why are values important in decision making?
Values influence behavior because we use them to decide between alternatives. Values, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs are the foundation of who we are and how we do things. Values form the basis of how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we see the world in general.
How do we 'take action' after a decision has been made?
Be committed to the decision, dedicate time to achieve what has been decided, start and restart as many times as needed, create a checklist, create a timeline.
What kind of decisions might need to be made?
EVERYTHING requires a decision to be made!
Name an example of an alternative.
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Are consequences always bad?
Consequences can be positive or negative.
RIDDLE: what starts with an 'E', ends with an 'E' and only has one letter?
An EnvelopE.
Why is taking action important in decision making?
Without taking action, decisions are just empty statements.
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LIGHTENING ** What does the acronym D.E.C.I.D.E stand for?
Define the problem
Explore the alternatives
Consider the consequences
Identify YOUR values
Decide and Take action
Evaluate your decision
What consequences might we face when making a decision related to school?
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RIDDLE: It belongs to you, but your friends use it more. What is it?
YOUR name.
RIDDLE: What is always in front of you, but can't be seen?
Your future.