Hana M.

Santos CRWT
BSA 1-B-2 Activity 15.1

1. Egocentric Thinking
 People who are focused on themselves may find it hard to connect with others in a
meaningful way or stay connected with them over time. Slowing down can help you
figure out what you must choose and how it will affect the people around you. Look
around to see who is rooting for you and ready to help. Considering other people's wants
and points of view could also help reduce egocentrism. While you look around to see
who is standing near you, give someone a chance to show you what they can do. You are
working on getting over your fears so that someone you care about can be close to you.
We all want to be happy, but it's hard when people point out our flaws. Staying in the
present helps you get used to dealing with hard things, showing you that you can get
through them and still be fine.
 To overcome this barrier, you should try to challenge yourself by finding examples of
teachers who aren't egocentric or who aren't following their own biases. You might even
want to look at how they teach differently than you do and why!

2. Groupthink
 It is important to have a method for validating the basic ideas that underlie key decisions,
confirming the way decisions are made, and analyzing the risks that come with these
decisions. Even if your methods for making decisions as a group are good, keep an eye
out for signs of Groupthink so you can deal with it right away. The whole group can
consciously make it easier to make decisions. Think about the instant risks of each action
and how it will affect the group and the people who use it. If there is a lot at stake, like
your physical safety, make sure you do a lot of research before making a choice. Get
external validation, new knowledge, and, if necessary, test assumptions. Use the above
list of short points to figure out what needs to be changed. Group think can be avoided in
the future by using formal group methods and decision-making tools, like those listed
above.
 To overcome this barrier, try asking questions instead of giving answers, especially if
there are multiple people involved in your discussion. Ask yourself why someone else
might disagree with what you've said; maybe they have good reasons as well!

3. Drone Mentality
 When we become acclimated to the prevailing system, this viewpoint typically emerges.
As though on autopilot, we begin to act without thinking, without paying attention to
what is going on around us. We lose our ability to adjust to new circumstances and prefer
to remain in our familiar surroundings. By constantly identifying connections to new
topics and locations while fostering critical thinking, their teaching approaches may
remain fresh and engaging. To get out of autopilot mode, we need to expose ourselves to
things that interest us on a regular basis. This may be difficult to achieve on our own, so
we need to surround ourselves with individuals who will encourage us to pursue personal
development.
 When people are told that they need to complete a task, it can be easy for them to think
that if they don't, then they're not doing their job. This can lead to a lot of stress and
anxiety as the person tries to finish the task in time. Some people might also feel that if
they don't finish something, then other people will think less of them and not respect
them as an employee. The solution here is to make sure that your employees know that
there are other ways of completing tasks without feeling pressured into doing so by
deadlines or other people's expectations.

4. Social Conditioning
 I think that social conditioning could be a solution to the first barrier, which is social
conditioning. The goal of social conditioning is to make people feel that their behavior is
acceptable. In this case, I think that the goal would be to make people feel comfortable
with the idea of having a conversation about race and racism. This would help them
overcome their initial discomfort and make it easier for them to discuss these issues in an
open way
 Do a mental record of their thoughts and beliefs. It is also critical that they foster clarity,
correctness, and justice in their thought processes. To overcome social conditioning, you
must first think that you can achieve any goal or desire. The urge to be taken is the
second stage of transcending social conditioning. Despite this appearing to be a daunting
endeavor, it is doable if the most important lesson of acceptance has been learned. As a
result, for others to accept us, we must first accept ourselves. Each of us seeks acceptance
from others before we begin to seek acceptance for ourselves. You are now aware of how
social conditioning influences and limits our ability to be better people.

5. Biased Experiences
 I also think that Biased Experiences could be a solution to the second barrier, which is
Biased Experiences. The goal of Biased Experiences is to give people an understanding
of what it's like for other people who are different from them. In this case, I think that the
goal would be to give people an understanding of what it's like for someone who has
experienced racism themselves. This will help them empathize and understand how
someone could feel when they've been made fun of or treated unfairly because they are
different than everyone else in some way (race).
 Increase your interaction with people that aren't like you. We develop unconscious
prejudices based on our race, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital
status, education, and other social characteristics. We also socialize with others who are
like us. Break the cycle by interacting with people who are not part of your in-group. Any
specific examples should be taken into consideration. According to research, implicit
prejudice reacts to current input. To put it differently, new experiences could take the
place of old ones. One method to take advantage of this is to focus on the positive
features and acts of people who are not in your in-group. Increase your awareness of your
surroundings. Once you become conscious of something, you can never be unaware of it
again. Try to become aware of all the ways your views are sculpted subliminally. Make
sure you take care of yourself. We are more likely to exhibit unconscious bias when we
are emotionally or physically weary or under tremendous stress. Because we are less
adept at processing new information when we are fatigued or worried, we rely more on
our unconscious instincts.
6. Time Pressure
 I also think that time pressure could be a solution to the third barrier, which is time
pressure. The goal of time pressure is to get things done as quickly as possible while still
maintaining quality work or making sure everything gets done correctly before deadlines
are met (time).
 Develop a fearless mindset. Spend some time meditating on the events and emotions that
may be contributing to your stress (you can do this alone or with someone you trust). On
a regular basis, stressful situations arise, such as paying a bill or attending an
appointment. Your thoughts are dominated by one-time occurrences, such as moving or
taking an exam. Working or having work troubles is a constant source of stress. Making
some changes to how you manage your time may help you to feel more in control of your
duties and more adept at dealing with stress. Although many aspects of your life are
beyond your control yet may be some practical steps you can take to address or
ameliorate some of the stressors in your life. It's not easy but understanding that certain
events are beyond your control will allow you to better manage your time and energy.
Teachers must put in extra effort to develop a learning program that is not constrained by
time constraints. The most crucial lessons in critical thinking should always come first.

7. Intolerance and Arrogance

 True critical thinkers have no room for arrogance or intolerance. Finding the best solution
to a problem is practically difficult with a closed mind. Individuals who lack analytical
skills may react to situations without thinking. Individuals, on the other hand, should
examine and accept responsibility for their actions, as well as embrace the benefits or
consequences of their decisions. Arrogance and intolerance stifle creativity and offer only
a tiny prospect of overcoming creative problems. If pupils believe that there's no other
way to solve an issue, the instructor must question their reasoning. The concept of being
able to conquer arrogance is arrogant in and of itself. Try not to conquer arrogance. The
only treatment for brass is humility. Arrogance teaches us, whereas humility expresses
gratitude. Recognize your arrogance and respond with humility.
 A possible solution to this barrier would be to create a safe space for students to express
themselves without fear of being ridiculed or attacked by their peers. Students who feel
safe and comfortable enough to express themselves without fear of ridicule or wrath will
inevitably be more open-minded, which can help break down barriers that may be
holding them back from learning the material.