Elements of I’m Determined

Elements of I’m Determined

Elements of I'm Determined - grid of 9 colorful blocks with elements listed inside with definitions. The 9 elements and definitions are: 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.

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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