EDSS 531 Journal #2

Quote from the text/video	What it means	Deeper Thinking
1. “Our first solution is often our worst.  Good solutions usually come to mind after we’ve inhibited our less optimal initial impulses and considered our better options in a more organized fashion.”	When a student is lacking the skills to organize their thoughts, they will impulsively act upon their first thought that is at the forefront of their minds.  They lack the ability to take the time to think of other options and the ability to see clearly the direct result of those options.  Then they can’t analyze those options and critically think which one whould best benefit them.	I think students who lack these skills are more likely to think in terms of a quick fix and they will immediately act on their thoughts, most of the time that first thought is related to a simple biological trigger, like hunger and pleasure.  Therefore a student will most likely need to practice first recognizing those first thoughts, and practice consciously being aware that those thoughts may not be the best answer and to just wait a minute, and see if something else comes to mind. I think journal writing or having the student write down whatever they want to do first, would delay this immediate action response.
2. “Difficulty reflecting on multiple thoughts or ideas simultaneously”	A student cannot handle more than one idea or concept at a time.	The student lacks the skills to see how concepts build upon one another, they would benefit from conceptual map exercises and visual aids to organize the information.
3. “The paradox of prosperity is that while living standards have risen steadily decade after decade, personal, family and life satisfaction haven’t budged.”	People are liberated by prosperity but are not feeling fulfilled by it.	The next generation is more focused on searching for their own individual’s meaning, and what their life’s purpose is.  My lesson plans will need to reflect this trend by giving the students time to reflect and make connections to their world.
4. “Employers demand workers who can thick critically and solve problems.”	Computers can’t think critically, so employers will need to hire people to do the critical thinking tasks.	Our workforce is changing from a predominately left brained industrious market into a right brained one.  Workers will need to invest in greater education into order to fit the market place.
5. “The system of education around the world is a protractive process of university entrance.”	Education has changed the way the job market is, and in order to succeed professionally, a person must acquire higher education.	Structure of education in shifting where degrees will be worth nothing.