Connecting the Dots: Understanding Our Behavior Patterns Presentation

Section role: supports the 'Connecting the Dots' section while the teacher formalizes concepts, defines vocabulary, and introduces identifying patterns. Slides: (1) Title — 'Connecting the Dots: Understanding Our Behavior Patterns'; (2) What is Self-Awareness? — bullets: recap of reflection (thinking about actions), recap of feedback (what others see), introduction to understanding patterns; (3) Internal Awareness — bullets: definition 'knowing your own feelings', example of feeling confused during a game; (4) External Awareness — bullets: definition 'understanding how you impact others', example of a friend seeing you as a 'leader' vs. 'helper'; (5) Identifying Patterns — bullets: definition 'recognizing what makes you act the way you do', example of getting quiet when confused; (6) Triggers and Responses — bullets: 'triggers' are what make you act, 'responses' are how you act, example: 'feeling tired' as a trigger leads to 'getting frustrated easily' as a response; (7) Putting It All Together — bullets: Reflection + Feedback = Insights, Insights + Practice = Identifying Patterns, Improved patterns lead to stronger Internal and External Awareness. Closing slide: 'How can understanding your patterns help you in school or with friends?' — sets up the personal roadmap activity in Section 4.

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