A 360° Approach to Positive Psychology in Education

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Learn how to create a positive school climate. It predicts teacher and student satisfaction, lower stress levels, and better school results. (Sangsue and Vorpe, 2000)

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Learn about Positive Psychology exercises that can inoculate students against depression. (Reivich, et al., 2005; Seligman, et al., 1999)

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Build faculty collective efficacy. It significantly influences not only the ways in which teachers approach their work, it also has a direct impact on students’ verbal, math, and science achievement. (Goddard, et al, 2004)

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Build high-quality connections in your school.  Strengthen employee attachment, quality of service, and adaptability. (Dutton, et al., 2004)

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Build the positive affect that develops more lasting well-being, because happiness likely causes success, rather than vice versa! (Lyubomirsky, et al., 2005)