Jacolyn M. Norrish
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- August 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780198702580
- eISBN:
- 9780191772283
- Item type:
- book
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198702580.001.0001
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology / School Psychology
This book is the story of one school’s development of a more holistic approach to education, with student wellbeing at its heart. Established in 1855, Geelong Grammar School has built an ...
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This book is the story of one school’s development of a more holistic approach to education, with student wellbeing at its heart. Established in 1855, Geelong Grammar School has built an international reputation as the provider of an excellent education, with a rich heritage of innovation. In 2007 the school staked its reputation on a radical new approach to teaching and learning it called Positive Education. Developed from the science of Positive Psychology, Positive Education aims to teach children, young people, and adults the skills and mindsets that will enable them to live flourishing, fulfilling, and resilient lives. This book explores the introduction of this ground-breaking program within the context of Geelong Grammar School’s liberal, holistic education philosophy. Central to the approach is the Model for Positive Education with the domains of positive relationships, positive emotions, positive health, positive engagement, positive accomplishment, and positive purpose, with character strengths serving as an underpinning and integrative framework. The chapters of this book include state-of-the-science overviews by international experts who have visited Geelong Grammar School and shared their wisdom and knowledge. Through case studies, examples, and stories, school staff and other members of the community share practical ways in which Positive Education has been implemented in the classroom and across the school.Less
This book is the story of one school’s development of a more holistic approach to education, with student wellbeing at its heart. Established in 1855, Geelong Grammar School has built an international reputation as the provider of an excellent education, with a rich heritage of innovation. In 2007 the school staked its reputation on a radical new approach to teaching and learning it called Positive Education. Developed from the science of Positive Psychology, Positive Education aims to teach children, young people, and adults the skills and mindsets that will enable them to live flourishing, fulfilling, and resilient lives. This book explores the introduction of this ground-breaking program within the context of Geelong Grammar School’s liberal, holistic education philosophy. Central to the approach is the Model for Positive Education with the domains of positive relationships, positive emotions, positive health, positive engagement, positive accomplishment, and positive purpose, with character strengths serving as an underpinning and integrative framework. The chapters of this book include state-of-the-science overviews by international experts who have visited Geelong Grammar School and shared their wisdom and knowledge. Through case studies, examples, and stories, school staff and other members of the community share practical ways in which Positive Education has been implemented in the classroom and across the school.
Jacolyn M. Norrish
- Published in print:
- 2015
- Published Online:
- August 2015
- ISBN:
- 9780198702580
- eISBN:
- 9780191772283
- Item type:
- chapter
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- DOI:
- 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198702580.003.0013
- Subject:
- Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology / School Psychology
This chapter provides an overview of the evaluation of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School. It explores early strategies to assess the impact of Positive Education, and discusses the growing ...
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This chapter provides an overview of the evaluation of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School. It explores early strategies to assess the impact of Positive Education, and discusses the growing recognition of the importance of rigorous evaluation and research methods. This developing awareness culminated in the employment of Dr Meredith O’Connor to guide and lead the strategic direction and practical implementation of the evaluation of Positive Education, as well as efforts to give back to the scientific community by communicating key learning with wider audiences. The chapter overviews the plan to engage in the comprehensive and systematic evaluation of Positive Education via an Australian Research Council linkage project that assesses the impact of Positive Education through quantitative, qualitative, and biological indicators. Also showcased within the chapter is the Positive Institute Project, which focuses on the implementation and evaluation of strategies to help Geelong Grammar School to become a positive institution.Less
This chapter provides an overview of the evaluation of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar School. It explores early strategies to assess the impact of Positive Education, and discusses the growing recognition of the importance of rigorous evaluation and research methods. This developing awareness culminated in the employment of Dr Meredith O’Connor to guide and lead the strategic direction and practical implementation of the evaluation of Positive Education, as well as efforts to give back to the scientific community by communicating key learning with wider audiences. The chapter overviews the plan to engage in the comprehensive and systematic evaluation of Positive Education via an Australian Research Council linkage project that assesses the impact of Positive Education through quantitative, qualitative, and biological indicators. Also showcased within the chapter is the Positive Institute Project, which focuses on the implementation and evaluation of strategies to help Geelong Grammar School to become a positive institution.
