Responsible
Decision-Making
"There will be times when the worlds feels like a place that you're standing all the way outside of and all the stands beside you is your own brave self - steady as steal and ready even though you don't yet know what your ready for," pp. 19-22
"Everyone's path is different, and wherever your takes you, maybe the lessons I learned can help," p. 28
"Without Abuelo's help, Papa could no longer provide for our growing family," p. 5
"By the time she gets there, Anna is too late and the bikes are gone," 15
Responsible Decision-Making
The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacities to consider ethical standards and safety concerns, and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being.
Such as:
Demonstrating curiosity and open-mindedness
Learning how to make a reasoned judgment after analyzing information, data, and facts
Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
Recognizing how critical thinking skills are useful both inside and outside of school
Reflecting on one’s role to promote personal, family, and community well-being
Evaluating personal, interpersonal, community, and institutional impacts