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Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day. Quote of the Day. What is a pessimist? How can being a pessimist negatively or positively affect you? What is an optimist? How can being an optimist negatively/positively affect you? What is a realist?

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Quote of the Day

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  1. Quote of the Day

  2. Quote of the Day • What is a pessimist? • How can being a pessimist negatively or positively affect you? • What is an optimist? • How can being an optimist negatively/positively affect you? • What is a realist? • Tell me about a time you had to change your plan to make it work better?

  3. What You Will Learn Learning Target Essential Question How does your way of thinking differ from your classmates? • I can identify several ways of thinking. • I can listen and respond to a classmates point of view • I can define flexible thinking

  4. Definition • What does it mean to think flexibly? • To be adaptable, open to change. • To see things from more than one than one perspective. • To be open minded.

  5. Four Thinking Styles • Egocentric • Allocentric • Macrocentric • Microcentric

  6. Egocentrism • Seeing all things from your own point of view. • Your point of view is the only right point of view. • Give some examples of being egocentric.

  7. Allocentrism • Able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes (empathy) • Highly influenced by other people. • Other peoples opinions determine how you feel? • Give me some examples of Allocentrism.

  8. Macrocentric • Able to see the big picture. • Problem solver • See both sides of an issue • Give me some examples of being Macrocentric.

  9. Microcentric • See one problem at a time. • Logical • Detail oriented • Does not see big picture. • Give me some examples of being Microcentric.

  10. Results: Thumbs up if this is you: • Egocentrism: Seeing only your point of view. • Allocentrism: Influenced by others opinions. • Macrocentric: Able to see the big picture • Microcentric: Take one problem at a time. Logical.

  11. How Can You Use This? • We are about to have some discussion time. As you listen and respond try the following: • As a person responds listen to determine their thinking style. This will help you understand where they are coming from more. • Try responding with a different style than your own, see if this changes how you feel on a subject. Does it change how people respond to you?

  12. So let’s discuss Expectations Today’s Points All points are from participation. 2 points are available for being a good active listener. 2 points are available for participating in the discussion. • Be Respectful • Don’t interrupt • Respect other’s opinions • Raise your hand • Keep an open mind • Let 3 people talk before you talk again.

  13. First Discussion Topic • Are actors and Athletes paid too much? Why do you feel this way?

  14. Second discussion Topic • Should animals be used for medical research? Why or why not? • What about baby embryos (an unborn human baby? Why or why not?

  15. Third Discussion Question • Should students be allowed to grade their teachers? Why do you feel this way? • What should be done once those those grades are received?

  16. Closing Questions • How does your way of thinking differ from your classmates? • What are some qualities of other ways of thinking that you think would be helpful in a social setting?

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