Responsible Decision-Making
Responsible Decision-Making is the ability to make healthy, constructive decisions for optimal well-being. By building this competency, you are better able to make safe choices and use sound judgment. You are also able to analyze how your behaviors impact your personal goals in and out of school, as well as how your behaviors affect those around you, leading to more positive decision-making.
- Any adult who works with children and youth can choose to use the Class Lesson components in their setting and/or the Conversation Starters.
- The classroom PDF lesson, available in the bottom portion of each lesson page under the heading School to Home Resources, has also been “coded” to the page so a parent or caregiver can see at a glance what the traditional SEL lesson was about if taught in the classroom at an earlier time.
- Specially designed lesson extensions that complement the class lesson are also attached as a PDF and are labeled Conversation Starters; they too have been conveniently coded to the page in the beginning section entitled Family Resources and are also attached as a PDF in that section. The Conversation Starters provide a quick overview and suggested questions that parents, caregivers or other adults can use to prompt meaningful conversation with children and youth on the topic/competency addressed.
- Again, our design provides lots of flexibility in use, from lengthier “lesson plans” to quick reflection questions to be used at the dinner table, in the car, youth group, or other setting when reinforcement of concepts are needed, but time is a factor.
Video-Based Lessons
Becoming College and Career Ready
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Becoming College and Career ReadyProject and Purpose It is okay to be shy, but sometimes shyness can interfere with quality relationships, students will answer questions about how to become more social. Video Overview: Glen Curtis was smart but very shy, and he [...]
Decision Making – Resilience
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Decision Making - ResilienceLesson Topic Students will discuss freedom and decision making while also considering the responsibilities involved in decision making. Essential Question What considerations are necessary as I have the opportunity to make more decisions as I grow up? Loading the player... Decision Making [...]
Decision Making – Responsibility
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Decision Making – ResponsibilityLesson Topic In groups, students will brainstorm difficult decisions that students their age might have to make. They will work together through a decision-making process. Essential Question What is the process for making decisions? Loading the player... Loading the [...]
Early Exposure to a Career
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Early Exposure to a CareerProject and Purpose Students will answer questions about the importance of volunteering and how volunteer experiences can teach about potential career choices. Video Overview: Volunteerism has become a graduation requirement for high school students in hundreds of school [...]
Exceeding Expectations
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Exceeding ExpectationsProject and Purpose Higher expectations lead to success, students will answer questions about the value of expectations. Video Overview: Some kids have families who expect them to do well in school, while other kids live with families who don’t expect much [...]
Finding a Mentor
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Finding a MentorProject and Purpose Students will answer questions to discuss and understand the value of mentorship. Video Overview: Ten-year-old Tyrone used to be shy and rarely played with other kids his age. “And I didn’t like to smile because of my [...]
I am Different Now
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on I Am Different NowLesson Topic Making difficult decisions Essential Question How do you make difficult decisions? Loading the player... I Am Different Now - Moyagabi Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students learned [...]
Making Friends
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Making FriendsLesson Topic After listening to Berhane’s story about making friends students will participate in a group discussion activity to learn about maintaining friendships. Essential Question How do people become friends and stay friends? Loading the player... Making Friends - Berhane Share [...]
Pressure to Succeed
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Responsible Decision-Making Responsible Decision-Making Family Resources on Pressure to SucceedProject and Purpose Many students are experiencing anxiety around succeeding now and in the future. In this lesson students will look at issues that may create pressure and anxiety and consider supports that may help. Video Overview: “I think there [...]
