Positive education the Geelong Grammar School journey
This book provides an explanation of the key tenets of Positive Psychology and examines the practical application of this research to education. It balances academic findings from the thriving field of Positive Psychology, whilst exploring the adaptation of this science into an innovative radical new approach to teaching called Positive Education.
Case studies
xxxii, 325 Seiten Illustrationen 25 cm
9780198702580, 0198702582
1041123629
Dedication to Christopher Peterson ; Foreword ; Acknowledgements ; Guide to the Reader ; Introduction ; 1. Geelong Grammar School: Four Brave Steps ; 2. The Fifth Brave Step: Positive Education ; 3. The Model for Positive Education ; 4. Flourishing ; 5. Character Strengths ; 6. Positive Relationships ; 7. Positive Emotions ; 8. Positive Health and Resilience ; 9. Positive Health and Mindfulness ; 10. Positive Engagement ; 11. Positive Accomplishment ; 12. Positive Purpose ; 13. Research and Evaluation ; 14. Looking to the Future ; Expert Biographies ; Glossary ; Index