ISBN:
9783319217956
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (vi, 109 pages)
,
illustrations
Edition:
1st ed. 2016
Edition:
Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Sciences and Law
Series Statement:
SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research
DDC:
306
Keywords:
Social sciences
;
Medical research
;
Educational psychology
;
Education Psychology
;
Quality of life
;
Positive psychology
Abstract:
This brief defines student wellbeing and outlines seven evidence-informed pathways that schools can take to promote student wellbeing and develop their school as an enabling institution. The acronym PROSPER is applied as an organizer for both the psychological elements of wellbeing and for these Positive Education pathways. These pathways focus on encouraging Positivity, building Relationships, facilitating Outcomes and a sense of competence, focusing on Strengths, fostering a sense of Purpose, enhancing Engagement and teaching Resilience. Each pathway draws on both the principles of positive psychology and the educational research that identifies the impact of each pathway for student learning. The benefits of a school-wide focus on student wellbeing for student engagement in learning and their success in school and in life are outlined. Practical guidelines for the development and implementation of educational policy that has student wellbeing as its central focus are also provided
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Introducing Student Well-BeingChapter 2. The PROSPER Framework for Student Well-Being -- Chapter 3. Policy Developments for Student Well-Being.
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-319-21795-6
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