Poster: Understand the Elements of I’m Determined
Understand the skills, abilities, and beliefs that contribute to self-determination.
The Elements of I’m Determined comprise the essentials necessary for increasing self-determination skills. These skills, abilities, and beliefs are grounded in self-determination research. This poster is a simple reminder of the Elements and their definitions.
- Choice Making – The skill of selecting a path forward between two known options.
- Decision Making – The skill of selecting a path forward based on various solutions that have each been thoughtfully considered.
- Problem-Solving – The skill of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
- Goal Setting & Attainment – The ability to develop a goal, plan for implementation, and measure success.
- Self-Regulation – The ability to monitor and control one’s own behaviors, actions, and skills in various situations.
- Self-Advocacy – The skills necessary to speak up and/or defend a cause or a person.
- Internal Locus of Control – The belief that one has control over the outcomes that are important to his or her own life.
- Self-Efficacy – Belief in one’s own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish specific tasks.
- Self-Awareness – Basic understanding of one’s own strengths, needs, and abilities.
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