DECISION MAKING

GET READY FOR CLASS Pick up – Lesson 3: Decision Making Take out your homework assignment from last time. – Make sure everything is completed using full and complete sentences – We will correct and turn this in first Starter: – Create a personal coat of arms using your personal values, character traits, goals, and dreams You are Le arning Today… You may turn on the computer, but DO NOT LOG IN! Why decisions should always match your values and character The 6 steps in making a good decision Why personal responsibility is important in decision making Reminders

DECISIONS A decision is a choice you make and act upon. In your life you will make several decisions. Some bigger than others. Each decision you make will impact your overall health either physically, mentally, emotionally, or socially.

DECISION MAKING Decision making is the process of making a choice or finding a solution. Just today you went through a decision making process on what clothes to wear. How many of you changed your mind several times before you got to school?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS?

For every single degree you fly off course you will miss your target landing spot by 92 feet for every mile you fly For every single degree you fly off course you will miss your target landing spot by 92 feet for every mile you fly If you decided to start at the equator and fly around the earth, one degree off would land you almost 600 miles off target!!! If you decided to start at the equator and fly around the earth, one degree off would land you almost 600 miles off target!!!

ASSIGNMENT #1 What does a yield sign mean? What does a yield sign mean? List everything you can think of. List everything you can think of.

1.Slow Down! 2.What is coming? 3.What’s ahead?

6 STEPS TO MAKING A DECISION Identify the problem: – What do you have to decide?

6 STEPS TO MAKING A DECISION Consider your values: – What do you consider to be right or wrong?

6 STEPS TO MAKING A DECISION List the options: – What are your choices?

6 STEPS TO MAKING A DECISION Weigh the consequences: – What will happen in the future for each option? Consequences are the result of an action that you take.

6 STEPS TO MAKING A DECISION Decide and act: – Make your choice, take responsibility for it, and act upon your decision.

6 STEPS TO MAKING A DECISION Evaluate your decision: – Was it a good choice? – Would you make the same choice in the future? – Is there anything you would change?

INFLUENCES AND DECISIONS Besides our values, there are other things that influence our decisions. An influence is a force that affects your choices when you have a decision to make.

INFLUENCES ON YOUR DECISIONS Family Family Peers Peers Positive and negative peer pressure Positive and negative peer pressure Friends Friends Media Media Religion Religion

INFLUENCES ON DECISIONS Family: – The way you are raised and your family’s standards and value all play a part in your decision making

RELIGION RELIGION – Most religions have guidelines that those who believe in that religion are asked to follow – These guidelines affect your decisions in everyday life

PEERS PEERS – Peers can have a positive or negative influence on your decisions – Often time peers do things just because their peers are doing things – This is why it is so important to have peers that have the same values and goals

EDUCATION EDUCATION – THE MORE EDUCATION YOU HAVE THE MORE SKILLS AND INFORMATION YOU HAVE WHEN MAKING DECISIONS

MEDIA MEDIA – The media can have both good and bad information – You have to be a smart consumer and know what information is accurate and what information is exaggerated

CULTURE CULTURE – YOUR CULTURE IS THE TRADITIONS YOU FOLLOW AND WAYS YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE BASED ON YOUR ENVIRONMENT.

TIME TIME – Sometimes our decisions are based on how much time we have to make the decision – Time also plays a part in how much time we have to put into an activity

MONEY MONEY – Sadly, money is a deciding factor in many things – Sometimes there are activities we want to do, but can’t because of money – Some people pick their future jobs based on money

EASE EASE – OFTEN TIMES WE DECIDE ON THINGS JUST BECAUSE IT EASIER THAN ANOTHER CHOICE

YOUR ASSIGNMENT: To create a decision making model based on a current decision you need to make or have made within the last 2 months. To create a decision making model based on a current decision you need to make or have made within the last 2 months. Follow along with the rubric. Follow along with the rubric.

EXAMPLES 1.What’s the problem? 2.What are your values? 3.What are your options? 4.What are the consequences? 5.Do something! 6.How did it go? 1.Define the problem 2.Gather information 3.List the choices 4.Consider the consequences 5.Decide and evaluate 1.Identify the problem 2.Identify ways to deal with the problem 3.Think about the possible results of each action 4.Make a responsible decision 5.Evaluate that decision 123 Your Model must Include: Identifying the problem Listing the options Thinking of consequences Deciding, acting, evaluating

DECISION MAKING EXAMPLE: DECISION MAKING What should I do?

SITUATION I am on a soccer team with a lot of my friends. We have a lot of fun together and win some games every now and then, but I don’t feel like I am developing my skills. I have been asked to play on a team that is a better team with a better coach. I would develop my skills more on this team, but I do not know anyone. I like playing with my friends, but I also want to develop my skills. I am on a soccer team with a lot of my friends. We have a lot of fun together and win some games every now and then, but I don’t feel like I am developing my skills. I have been asked to play on a team that is a better team with a better coach. I would develop my skills more on this team, but I do not know anyone. I like playing with my friends, but I also want to develop my skills.

1- WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? I want to develop my soccer skills, but I also really enjoy playing on a team with my friends. I want to develop my soccer skills, but I also really enjoy playing on a team with my friends.

2- HOW CAN I DEAL WITH IT? I can stay on the team with my friends. I can stay on the team with my friends. I can play on the other team. I can play on the other team. I can see if I can double roster and play on both teams. I can see if I can double roster and play on both teams. I can see if I can practice with the better team for a while to see if I like it, but stay on the team with my friends for now. I can see if I can practice with the better team for a while to see if I like it, but stay on the team with my friends for now.

3- WHAT WILL HAPPEN? I will have fun, but I won’t improve my skills. I will have fun, but I won’t improve my skills. My skills will improve, but I won’t be with my friends. I might make new friends. My skills will improve, but I won’t be with my friends. I might make new friends. If I can double roster and play on both teams, I can still have fun with my friends, and my skills will improve. If I can double roster and play on both teams, I can still have fun with my friends, and my skills will improve. I could still have fun with my friends, and I wouldn’t totally commit to the better team until I figure out if I liked it or not. I could still have fun with my friends, and I wouldn’t totally commit to the better team until I figure out if I liked it or not.

4- THINK OF MY VALUES AND ASK FOR HELP My values tell me that when I make a commitment, I need to stick to it. My values tell me that when I make a commitment, I need to stick to it. My parents tell me that they think I should see if I can double roster and play on both teams. If I can’t do that, they tell me that it is my decision. My parents tell me that they think I should see if I can double roster and play on both teams. If I can’t do that, they tell me that it is my decision. I talk to my current coach, and he also wants me to double roster. I talk to my current coach, and he also wants me to double roster.

5- MAKE A RESPONSIBLE DECISION I decide to see if I can double roster. I decide to see if I can double roster. If I can’t double roster, I will play on the better team so I can improve my skills. I can still hang out and do other things with my friends. If I can’t double roster, I will play on the better team so I can improve my skills. I can still hang out and do other things with my friends.

7- DID I MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION? I think I made a good decision. I was able to double roster, so I still have fun with my friends, and I am improving my soccer skills. I think I made a good decision. I was able to double roster, so I still have fun with my friends, and I am improving my soccer skills.