Paradigms and Principles What is a Paradigm Paradigm

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Paradigms and Principles

Paradigms and Principles

What is a Paradigm? Paradigm: the way you see something, your point of view,

What is a Paradigm? Paradigm: the way you see something, your point of view, your perception

Examples of Paradigms Everyone should get the COVID 19 Vaccine! Everyone should have a

Examples of Paradigms Everyone should get the COVID 19 Vaccine! Everyone should have a choice about getting the COVID 19 Vaccine!

Examples of Paradigms Abortion is wrong. I have a right to choose what happens

Examples of Paradigms Abortion is wrong. I have a right to choose what happens to my body.

Examples of Paradigms Teen Perspective of a Party Parent Perspective of a Party

Examples of Paradigms Teen Perspective of a Party Parent Perspective of a Party

Try This • Close one eye. Put your thumb close enough to your open

Try This • Close one eye. Put your thumb close enough to your open eye so that the screen is completely covered. • Now, switch eyes without moving your thumb. What happened? • Did your perspective change?

Paradigm Shift • A shift in the way you see things.

Paradigm Shift • A shift in the way you see things.

Paradigm Shift • A shift in the way you see things. Teen Perspective: Nice

Paradigm Shift • A shift in the way you see things. Teen Perspective: Nice plants! Parent Perspective: Nice dinner!

What’s the Point? • We don’t always see things the way others do.

What’s the Point? • We don’t always see things the way others do.

Differences in Perception Your Perception My Perception

Differences in Perception Your Perception My Perception

Table Talk • Is your perception (view) of life the same as your parents’

Table Talk • Is your perception (view) of life the same as your parents’ perception? – How is it the same? – How is it different? • Whose perception is correct?

So…who is right? • Your perception is your reality. Right or wrong, you see

So…who is right? • Your perception is your reality. Right or wrong, you see things the way you want to. • The challenge is to see things from the perspective of others.

Silent Reading • Read the “Top 10 All-Time Stupid Quotes” on pages 11 -12

Silent Reading • Read the “Top 10 All-Time Stupid Quotes” on pages 11 -12 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. The challenge is to see things from the perspective of others. • Why did these quotes seem intelligent at the time they were said?

Silent Reading • Read about paradigms on pages 13 -27 in the book entitled

Silent Reading • Read about paradigms on pages 13 -27 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.

Table Talk • What is a paradigm? • What can be learned from the

Table Talk • What is a paradigm? • What can be learned from the story of Prince Louis? • Explain the comic on page 17. • What is the problem with paradigms? • What is your life centered on?

Paradigm Shift • Same picture, different focus!

Paradigm Shift • Same picture, different focus!

What is a Principle? Principle: a determining characteristic or essential quality that you live

What is a Principle? Principle: a determining characteristic or essential quality that you live your life by. A principle is like a rock that doesn’t change.

Principles Never Fail • Honesty • Service • Love • Hard Work • Respect

Principles Never Fail • Honesty • Service • Love • Hard Work • Respect • Gratitude • Fairness • Integrity • Loyalty • Responsibility • Consistency

On Your Own

On Your Own