Thursday, November 20, 2014

Developing an Aptitude for Objectivity...Going from what you feel towards what you know



WORD BANK / CONCEPT BANK:  

OBJECTIVE              OPINION VERSUS FACT       ANALYSIS
RACE                         ROLE OF POLICE                   PROTEST     MEDIA / PRESS        PERCEPTION VERSUS REALITY
RACISM                     ABUSE OF POWER                RIOTING     FAIR and BALANCED REPORTING                      LEADERSHIP
SUBJECTIVE

Definitions:


  • Subjective: placing excessive emphasis on one's mood, attitudes, and opinions.  



  • Objective: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice, based on facts, unbiased.



Task: Discuss the meaning of the words and concepts above. 


Food for ThoughtThis is foundational to start our journey on developing an aptitude for looking at each situation objectively and developing the ability to simultaneously maintain a balance between intellect and emotions.  



CASE STUDY

MICHAEL BROWN

FERGUSON, MISSOURI

DARREL WILSON

Task:  Take out your notebook and think about these three words and write what you know about them.  


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