Analyze the practical reasoning process.

Analysis should include

  • examining and forming goals or valued ends
  • interpreting contextual information
  • obtaining and using technical information and skills
  • considering alternatives and consequences
  • deciding what action to take. 

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • Why is it important to evaluate potential consequences when considering alternatives?
  • How might context affect the practical reasoning process?

Communication

  • Why is communicating decisions effectively important for individuals, families, and communities?
  • How can we encourage others to engage in the practical reasoning process?

Leadership

  • How might a variety of viewpoints affect the practical reasoning process?
  • Who should be included when forming goals and identifying valued ends?

Management

  • What strategies could be used to chart progress while using the practical reasoning process?
  • How does managing technical information from different sources compare to everyday life?