The document discusses developing critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills through goal setting and effective problem solving techniques. It emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely, as well as considering multiple options when making decisions or solving problems. The document also provides an activity to illustrate setting and achieving goals in an engaging way.
The document discusses developing critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills through goal setting and effective problem solving techniques. It emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely, as well as considering multiple options when making decisions or solving problems. The document also provides an activity to illustrate setting and achieving goals in an engaging way.
The document discusses developing critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills through goal setting and effective problem solving techniques. It emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely, as well as considering multiple options when making decisions or solving problems. The document also provides an activity to illustrate setting and achieving goals in an engaging way.
solving Skills Development Presented by: Ms. Amparo Rose R. Gallardo GOAL • Is a purpose toward which an endeavor or effort is directed. • An object which the individual wants to achieve. • It is like a dream but with a deadline Goal setting is an important method of: • Deciding what is important for you to achieve. • Separating what is important from what is irrelevant • Motivating yourself to achieve.
• Building your self-confidence
based on measured achievement of goals. Goals should be SMART • S –specific - One must be very clear what exactly s/he wants to accomplish • M-measurable - Set ways of keeping track of your progress from start to finish • A-achievable - It must be challenging, but realistic • R-relevant - Goal must be in harmony with one’s core values and life purpose • T- timely - It must have a deadline attached to it Critical thinking as a life skill... • It allows information received to be analyzed and evaluated in an objective manner • It forms a process of reflecting upon the meaning of statements, examining the offered evidence and reasoning • The process involves acquiring information and evaluating it to reach a well-justified conclusion or answer Problem solving is.... • The active process of trying to transform the initial state of the problem into the desired one by overcoming obstacles obstructing the path to a solution • As a life skill, it is the ability to develop solutions to internal and interpersonal problems and conflict Benefits gain from developing good problem-solving skills are: • It prevents interpersonal conflicts produced by dysfunctional modes of reaching decisions or problem-solving
• It increases confidence, self-efficacy,
and self-esteem by acquiring a mode of problem solving that can be employed in future problematic situations
• It generates a wider range of options
for coping, thereby enhancing chances for selecting maximally effective decisions or solutions Some Decision- Making Do’s and Don’ts • Be honest in identifying the problems, setting goals and priorities, evaluating information, etc. • Accept the responsibility for making decisions in your life • Use time wisely when you make decisions. Take as much time as possible in evaluating the situation and in considering options • Have confidence in your ability to make good decisions-and to learn from mistakes DON’T.. • Set unrealistic expectations for yourself • Make a “snap "or hasty decisions unless absolutely necessary. Follow the steps to good decision making • Fool yourself by choosing solutions that are easy and comfortable –but fail to address the problem • Take unnecessary actions when the best course of action is to do nothing. But don’t delay just to avoid making a tough or unpleasant action Activity 1A. Goal Getting • Objectives 1. determine how much intention is needed to achieve one’s goal 2. understand that in order to achieve one’s goal, he/she needs to devise the means • Duration – 30 minutes • Materials – a big space; dance lively music to be played during the activity • Procedure 1.Prepare opposite sides of the room. Point A is the origin where all participants will start while Point B will serve as the goal area. From Point A every participant should go to Point B in a unique way without imitating any participant that has gone before them. 2.Everybody will clap their hands / create a cheer for every participant that reaches their goal (Point B) in an original manner. If a participant imitates somebody, everybody will disapprove by booing and doing a thumbs-down action. Processing
How did you feel the moment you reached Point B?
What made achieving the goal easy/difficult for you? How did you feel when you hear others cheering for you? What did you learn from this simple activity and how can you relate this to real life situations?