We are constantly making decisions whether we know it or not. And sometimes the decisions are knee-jerk and take us in the wrong direction! Even if you have a goal in mind, is it the best goal!? Will it lead you where you need to be?
In Episode Eleven of THE THINKING EFFECT PODCAST, Ortal Green and I discuss how this plays out in the classroom.
Decision-making can be hard and confusing, but the good news is there is a process to enhance it.
Students need to make good decisions on the basis of criteria. If they understand the criteria, they can judge the efficacy of the decision.
It helps in a classroom if students share in important decisions. They feel involved and responsible to implement them.
Our example in this episode is asking students what a supportive learning environment looks like for them. And you will be surprised by their answers and the way their perspectives shift.
This episode is a little longer than our usual 15 minutes, but it takes time to make good decisions!