Theory and Practice of Positive Education
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
Online Self-Paced
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit of study addresses issues of wellbeing in the context of educational settings. The focus of the unit is to investigate the factors that contribute to the ability of individuals, groups and organisations to flourish. The unit will draw on a range of research findings from the discipline of Positive Psychology and examine their applications in educational settings. The unit will offer participants the opportunity to explore a range of topics contributing to wellbeing including resilience, flow, positive emotions, happiness, self-esteem and self-efficacy, beliefs as self-fulfilling prophecies, the pitfalls of perfectionism, goal setting and the use of character strengths. Students will explore these themes in practical ways related to their own educational contexts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Evaluate theoretical frameworks that underpin positive education;
- Interpret and apply concepts on positive education;
- Investigate positive education tools and evaluate their impact on well-being;
- Derive skills for self-reflection when applying positive education strategies.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 30%
Two response papers tied to an area of positive education
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 60%
Written auto-ethnographical research report on a positive education theme
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 10%
Auto-ethnographic project. This is peer assessed
Required reading
Links to recommended readings and resources for this unit will be provided to students via the Learning Management System (VU Collaborate).
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):