Ambiguity, Complexity and Independent Thinking
The opening lesson of the Resilient Decisions series introduces students to decision-making in the context of ambiguity — situations where there is no clearly "right" answer. Through a drawing activity with a surprise marking scheme, personal dilemmas in pairs, and group dilemma discussions, students experience first-hand the discomfort of uncertainty and begin exploring how resilience skills can help them navigate it. The lesson closes with a breathing exercise using Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken" to illustrate that all choices carry uncertainty.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Identify personal progress during Healthy Minds lessons
Outcome 2:
Understand the concept of ambiguity in decision-making
Outcome 3:
Know how to approach dilemmas and difficult decisions
What's included
A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.
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