I Decide, I Learn
Homeroom Guidance Module 7
Introduction
MAKING CHOICES IS ONE OF THE BASIC THINGS
YOU DO EVERY DAY.
You make choices everywhere—at home, in school and in the
community. You as a person need to decide and choose the
right and best choice in life and career. But somehow it is hard
to decide on your own because there are different factors that
influence your decision. In this module, try to appreciate the
role of your teachers, parents and other significant persons in
your life in identifying the different steps in decision-making.
Let’s Try This
Think what kind of decision-maker you are. Do you decide based on your feelings? Or
you take enough time to think about it first? Are you someone who asks opinions of
others like your parents, siblings, friends, and trusted adults? Think of two to three
personal experiences that support your thought. After ten minutes, think and tell what
kind of decision-maker you are. Tell why you should maintain or change your ways of
deciding. After the activity, answer the following questions on a sheet of paper.
Processing Questions:
1. How do you feel about your answer? Why?
2. Based on your answers in the activity, how do you make decisions?
3. Why do you need to be aware on how you make decisions? Will it help you in your
future situations?
Keep in Mind
There are five basic steps in making a decision.
Everyday, you use your
decision-making skills on the
1. Define the problem.
things you are about to do or
2. Gather information about the issue or problem.
choose. Making decisions is
3. Know your options.
making choices or not
4. Weigh the pros and cons of each option.
choosing at all. Deciding on
5. Take the courage to decide and act on it.
your own may be very
difficult at your age. Children
like you need guidance from If the issue or problem is not solved, go back to
parents, guardians, or older your step number 1 and follow the other steps
siblings in making decisions. again until you succeed.
You Can Do It!
Think of a past or present problem that you are
comfortable to share with your Homeroom Guidance
teacher. Try to apply the five basic steps in making a
decision. Do this on a piece of paper.
1. Define the problem.
2. Gather information about the issue or problem.
3. Know your options.
4. Weigh the pros and cons of each option.
5. Take the courage to decide.
Share Your Thoughts
and Feelings
Make a letter to yourself about your decisions in the
past months. Include how you feel about it and the
things that you would try to change to improve your
decisionmaking skills. Do this on a sheet of paper.
Thank you for a
great day!
