Introduction

Sometimes it’s hard to admit when we’ve made a mistake. It can bring up a lot of feelings. We might feel embarrassed or angry with ourselves. We also might feel guilty for hurting someone, even if we didn’t intend to cause harm. Why is it important to try to fix our mistakes? How do our mistakes relate to fairness?

Critical Thinking

Consider the following situation on your own:You cheated on a test and earned an A but didn’t get caught. Your teacher compliments you for your effort and you feel bad.

What do you do? Try to think of a few different things you could do (positive, negative, and neutral). What might the results of your actions be?

Collaboration

For a small group, each student presents their ideas to the whole class. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

For a larger group, divide students into small groups and have students present their ideas to the small group. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

Application

Review your SMART goal and think about this upcoming week. How might you practice tact to help you achieve your goal? What actions will you take? What might the results of your actions be?

Observations

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