WORLD VIEWS

Ideas that have been commonplace in American society are starting to evolve into ideas that are commonplace throughout the world. How do your ideas fit into these changes? Mark on the tool below and we will discuss student answers in class.

Instructions:

Each pair of ideas is separated by 7 boxes. Decide which of each pair of ideas is most like your own. A score of 3 means you strongly agree with that one side, while a score of 0 means you are undecided between the two statements.

Place an X in the box closest to your point of view. Print out this page and bring it to class for discussion.

Student:

Statement #1	3	2	1	0	1	2	3	Statement #2
Group cooperation is important								Individual competition is important
My view of the world is best								There are many workable views of the world
More is achieved by groups								More is achieved by individuals
Nature needs to be controlled								People need to be in harmony with nature
I am task oriented								I am socially oriented
Religion is a central part of culture								Religion is a distinct part of culture
Knowledge of cause and effect is vital in science								Knowledge of connections is vital in science
Emotions need to be expressed								Emotions should be controlled
Scheduling is very helpful								Time should be allowed to flow
Extended families are best								Nuclear families are best