Positive Psychology Approach to Education

Positive Psychology is a recent branch of psychology that, simply put, studies the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This new book, Positive Psychology: Approach to Education, applies the concept of positive psychology to education, demonstrating how its effective use in the classroom can lead to stress-free learning and teaching. The concepts of positive psychology are introduced in simple language to enable readers to grasp them with ease, and the author explains specific techniques of applying positive psychology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.Selected Contents: Preface; Chapter 1: Positive Psychology: Introduction and Historical Overview; Chapter 2: Positive Psychology: Components and Perspectives; Chapter 3: Why Positive Psychology Is Necessary; Chapter 4: Positive Psychology: Past, Present and (Possible) Future; Chapter 5: The Role of Positive Emotions in Positive Psychology; Chapter 6: Positive Education; Chapter 7: Positive Directions for Student Behavior; Chapter 8: Integrating Positive Psychology into Schools; Chapter 9: Approach of Positive Psychology in Education; Bibliography ...