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Responsible Problem Solving and Decision Making

Responsible Problem Solving and Decision Making: The ability to systematically determine the best solution for a problem or need by identifying and clarifying the issue, evaluating potential solutions, choosing the best alternative, implementing the solution, and improving the process. INDICATORS 1. Students will be able to apply the Responsible Problem Solving and Decision Making Process set forth here both in their personal lives and in the world around them: Responsible Problem Solving and Decision Making Process  1. Identify the Problem/Need      a. What is the problem/need? Produce a clear statement of the identified problem/opportunity. 2. Clarify the Problem/Need      a. What do we know about the problem/need?      b. What do we not know?      c. Who, what, when, where, why, how?       d. What is the root cause of the problem/need?  (In other words, what is the TRUE problem?)  (Keep asking why until the true cause is found.) Analyze collected data and provi
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Social Management

Social Management: The ability to establish healthy, diverse relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and consideration; to make wise choices about social interactions based on core ethical and moral values; to translate social decision into effective behavior; and to actively participate in global citizenship and stewardship.  INDICATORS 1. Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain positive, healthy, diverse relationships, including the ability to: Communicate effectively.  Collaborate and lead effectively. Demonstrate positive consideration of and interactions with diverse populations. Maintain positive relationships through prosocial behaviors (eg. kindness, compassion, gratitude, selflessness, service, etc.) Prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways. Feel and demonstrate empathy. Uphold personal social boundaries. Give and receive compliments and constructive criticism in a genuine manner. Demonstrate g
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Social Awareness

Social Awareness: The ability to accurately encode and interpret one’s social environment; to anticipate the consequences of and obstacles to social interactions; to understand the factors involved in eliminating social barriers and embracing diversity; to demonstrate an awareness of prosocial behavior; to understand the constructive and destructive uses of social media; and to demonstrate a positive sense of self-efficacy in initiating and carrying through social interactions. ONENESS, NOT SAMENESS We have to get outside ourselves--to be curious about others because we genuinely care about all people and want to serve others by alleviating the social problems and misconceptions that prevent others from truly becoming the best version of themselves.  We can make a difference, alone and with others, in the way people feel, think, and thrive.  Together, we can solve global issues and create greater standards of living for everyone as we empower individuals to make positive, unique c
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Self-Management

Self-Management: The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a variety of situations; the ability to control impulses, manage stress, adapt, change one’s mindset, demonstrate self-control, make wise input choices, use time and resources wisely, and motivate oneself; the ability to set, monitor, and work toward personal and academic goals while anticipating and persevering through setbacks (grit); the ability to tolerate failure and learn from mistakes; the ability to resolve personal weaknesses and capitalize on strengths; the ability to meet one’s social, emotional, mental, and physical needs through positive and effective means; the ability to demonstrate a strong sense of self-efficacy; the ability to base decisions on moral and ethical considerations; and the ability to positively manage one’s character. INDICATORS 1. Demonstrate the ability to deal with one’s emotions constructively 2. Demonstrate the ability to regulate one’s thoughts and
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Self-Awareness

Self-Awareness: The ability to accurately perceive one’s own strengths and limitations, passions and interests, preferences and motivations, thoughts and emotions, attitudes and reactions, values and beliefs, and goals and aspirations--and how these influence behavior and impact others; to recognize how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are developed; to maintain a well-grounded sense of self and self-confidence; to understand how one is perceived and how one forms perceptions; to determine one’s physical and emotional wellness; and to recognize external resources for assistance.   INDICATORS 1.   Demonstrate a knowledge of one’s emotions, attitudes, and reactions--and the individual triggers behind them. 2.   Demonstrate a well-grounded sense of self, including knowledge of personal strengths, challenges, talents, potential, passions, interests,  preferences, motivations, and needs--and how these influence behavior. 3.   Demonstrate an awareness of how one’s behavior
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