Watch this video:
According to that video, three steps in making a thoughtful decision include:
Evaluate the situatioin
Analyze your options
Reflect
What did you think of the scenario in the video? Do you agree with Amanda's choice? Why or why not? What are the potential consequences of Amanda's three choices?
2. Look at the model image below. This is another way to make decisions. Do you prefer the steps listed in the video above (Evalute, Analyze, Reflect) or the 5 steps in the image below? When have you made a resposible decision?
http://www.coloradoedinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Grade-MS-Decision-Making.pdf
3. Some decision are more complex than others. With a small group, watch the video below. Then, reflect on the following questions:
Four ideas in the video for making decisions are: Scoring Method, Pros and Cons List, 2 Minute Distraction, or Pretending to help someone else. Which of these four have you used before? Was it helpful? Which would you like to try in the future?
Does every choice have a "right" or "wrong" option? Explain.