Age 10 to 14 Lesson 1.1 – What Is Decision Making?

Do the following descriptions of decision-making seem familiar?  If you notice this in your friends, family, colleagues, or yourself, lesson 1.1 provides critical information to help transform decision-making abilities.

Not realizing a decision is needed and being caught unprepared—like forgetting to plan how to fit a part-time job into your schedule.
Uncertain about the next step, leading to inaction—such as delaying college applications because you’re unsure where to start.
Feeling slow or stuck when trying to make progress—like learning a new skill but feeling frustrated because it’s harder than expected.
Struggling to change routines, making mistakes, and taking longer than expected—such as trying to stick to a budget but overspending on small items.
Feeling anxious about whether you’re making the right choice—like worrying about whether to join a new club or stick with what’s familiar.

The video includes the following topics and lesson objectives:
Cognitive Domain (Remembering and Understanding)
1.1. Define decision-making using simple examples, such as choosing what to eat for lunch or deciding which friends to spend time with, and explore how decisions help meet basic needs like hunger, safety, and belonging.1.2. Recognize how everyday decisions, like picking clothes for the day or managing homework, are connected to routines and unmet needs, and discuss examples with a parent or caregiver.1.3. Explain the reasons behind decision-making, such as staying safe when crossing the road or making choices about saving money for future needs, in a way that connects to their life experiences.

Affective Domain (Receiving and Responding)
2.1. Discuss the influence of emotions, such as feeling nervous about a test or wanting to fit in with friends, on decision-making during uncertain times, using examples from school or social settings.2.2. Respond to relatable scenarios, like deciding between joining a team or spending time with family, and share thoughts on questi...

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