Positive psychology meets K-12 pedagogy. This course explores key ideas of positive psychology and shows how great teachers apply those lessons to maximize student engagement and accomplishment. Through lectures, discussions, interviews and footage of great educators in action, you’ll learn how to integrate character-based objectives into your own teaching.
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PL
Oct 14, 2016
This is really helpful. I've noticed that after taking this course, I am applying it to the actual field especially in my daily conversations with my students. I'm very happy because of this course!
PC
Jun 30, 2023
A Great course to improve understanding about classroom environment and how to develop Positive interactions and moments with children. I am grateful to Coursera for offering this wonderful course.
From the lesson
Your Character Journey
Let's begin with an exploration of our own strengths of character... we all have them!
Taught By
Dave Levin
Co-Founder, KIPP; Co-Founder, Relay GSE