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Title
Evidence-based approaches in positive education [electronic resource] : implementing a strategic framework for well-being in schools / Mathew A. White PhD, A. Simon Murray, editors ; foreword by Martin E.P. Seligman PhD.
ISBN
9789401796675 electronic book
940179667X electronic book
9401796661
9789401796668
Published
Dordrecht : Springer, [2015]
Copyright
©2015
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-94-017-9667-5 doi
Call Number
BF204.6 .E95 2015eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
150.19/88
Summary
Based on action research and implementation at one of the world?s great schools, this book provides a much-needed exploration of how to implement positive education at a whole school level. Evidence-Based Approaches in Positive Education summarises the integration of a whole-school mental health and well-being strategy, positive psychology programs and pastoral care models from 3 ? 18 years of age. Positive education is the teaching of scientifically validated programs from positive psychology and character education that have an impact on student and staff well-being. It is an approach that focuses on teaching, building and embedding social and emotional learning throughout a student?s experience. St Peter?s College - Adelaide is the only institution in the world to integrate Martin Seligman?s well-being theory throughout all aspects of both its strategic intent and positive education programs. The School?s vision is to be a world-class school where all boys flourish. Its mission is to provide an exceptional education that brings out the very best in every boy. This is done within an intellectually and spiritually rich environment that nurtures international-mindedness, intercultural understanding, respect and a commitment to social justice. This book captures the developments of the St Peter?s College journey. It focuses on the integration of well-being across seven strategic goals: Academics; Well-being; Student Life; Entrepreneurship; Innovation and Partnerships; People, Culture and Change; Sustainability and Environment; Community Engagement, Advancement, and Philanthropy. A uniquely Australian school, the impact of a St Peter?s College education is to build great men: who believe safety, service and integrity and fundamental parts of their lives; who are active members of communities that are socially and culturally diverse; who engage in political, ethical, and environmental challenges as good citizens. Since 1847, St Peter?s College alumni have had global and life-changing impact in all fields of human endeavour. The School?s alumni include three Nobel Laureates, 42 Rhodes Scholars, Olympians and Archbishops, artists and scientists, educators and journalists, actors and politicians, philanthropists and physicians, CEOs, diplomats and soldiers, explorers, painters and poets. This book shares evidence-based practices and makes a substantial contribution to the rapidly developing field of positive psychology and its application in schools.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description based on print version record.
Series
Positive education.
Foreword; Martin Seligman
Preface
Chapter 1. Building a Positive Institution; Mathew White and Simon Murray
Chapter 2. A Comparison between Theological Christian Approaches to Wisdom and Peterson and Seligman's Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues; Theodore McCall, Lea Waters and Mathew White
Chapter 3. Leading Whole-School Change; Lea Waters, Mathew White and Simon Murray
Chapter 4. Measuring Whole School Well-Being in Students and Staff; Margaret Kern, Alejandro Adler, Lea Waters and Mathew White
Chapter 5. Positive School Psychology; Zoë Alford and Mathew White
Chapter 6. Strengths-Based Approach in the Classroom and Staffroom; Mathew White and Lea Waters
Chapter 7. Character Education: A Role for Literature in Cultivating Character Strengths in Adolescence; Emily FitzSimons
Chapter 8. Student Leadership and PERMA; John Vrodos, Tom McNeil with Mathew White
Chapter 9. Future Directions in Well-Being; Mathew White and Simon Murray.
