8th Grade Concepts

Discernment

  1. Discernment is used to judge the credibility of information.
  2. Discernment is necessary in order to identify bias.
  3. Discernment requires one to delay judgment and consider information from different perspectives.
  4. Discernment of credible information leads to informed decisions and appropriate actions.

Empowerment

  1. Discernment leads to empowerment.
  2. Empowerment is preceded and strengthened by resilience.
  3. Empowerment allows an individual to take initiative and make decisions to solve problems and transform those decisions into desired actions and outcomes.
  4. Empowerment is dependent on a belief that power can change and expand.
  5. Empowerment may change lives on a personal, community and/or global level.