Friday, February 13, 2015















I know that it has been a busy week and that you are all now looking forward to a break. However, the vacation does provide an opportunity to give yourself time away from normal preparation and students to think about your own growth as an individual and as a professional.

Kim talked about 12 things that will transform education. This Food for Thought links to this through MOOC’s. As was commented in the session this morning, if anyone can learn anything through MOOC’s then what is our role in the future as teachers?

Here are some fantastic opportunities for developing your learning in relation to our school mission and vision, that I have been forwarded by Chad from a school in China. Members of Positive Education committee should certainly think about broadening their perspectives by looking at the Coursera course below and the previous one on the Science of Happiness, which I know several of our staff already completed.

For those wanting to learn more about positive psychology, Barbara Fredrickson is offering a free course on Coursera that began this week:

In six weeks, you will become well immersed in her ground breaking research around positive emotions:
Week 1: Positive Emotions: The Tiny Engines of Positive Psychology. Look “under the hood” to discover the powerful drivers of growth, well-being, and health.
Week 2: The Mindscapes and Outcomes of Positivity. Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.
Week 3: The Delicate Art of Pursuing Happiness. Discover the ratios and priorities that best promote flourishing and learn common pitfalls to avoid.
Week 4: Positivity Resonance and Loving-Kindness. Unveil the force of co-experienced positive emotions and practice this lab-tested meditation honed over millennia.
Week 5: The Fruits of Positivity Resonance. Learn to spot the health benefits that loving-kindness uniquely nourishes.
Week 6: The Ripples of Positivity Resonance. Far beyond you and your happiness, positive psychology radiates out to benefit your relationships and community.
If you missed the Science of Happiness Course that happened in the fall, all the materials are available for a self paced course:

For those working with our younger students, here is a course just for you:
Positive Behavior Support for Young Children

Mindfulness
If you are still struggling with Mindfulness because you aren’t doing it yourself, here is a connection to a blog post that will give you the basic introduction material that you could think about over Tet
Starting on your own Mindfulness path
And if you haven’t got it going with your students properly here you will find material for re- Introducing Mindfulness with students. 

Looking for a jump start?
Try the 7 Day Challenge by Smiling Mind starting next week:

Wishing you all a safe, relaxing and enjoyable Vietnamese New Year,
Have a good vacation,
Yours,
Adrian



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