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Lesson 2: How does Positive Psychology Relate to the Positivity Project?

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Objective

Given the video and article, students will be able to explain how Positive Psychology plays a role in the Positivity Project.

Introduction

Mike Erwin presenting at an elementary school



After reading about Positive Psychology in lesson 1, we will now explore how it relates to the Positivity Project. This lesson will feature a video from one of the creators of the program and an article to help dig deeper into what it is all about. You will also have an opportunity to explore the Positivity Project Website before learning more about the actual program components in the next Module. Please follow the "To Do" list below as you work through Module 1, Lesson 2.



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To Do

Mike Erwin and Dr. Chris Peterson

Watch- Co-Founder Mike Erwin discuss Positive Psychology and the Positivity Project


Read-

  1. Peak article: HOW DO YOU TRULY TRANSFORM EDUCATION IN AMERICA? TEACH THIS SUBJECT IN GRAMMAR SCHOOLS


Explore- Take a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the Positivity Project website and navigate your way through tabs


Discuss - Respond to questions in your own post then comment on at least one of your peers threads.

Discussion Questions

Review and respond to at least one of your peers.  :

  1. What is the connection between Positive Psychology and the Positivity Project?

Google Classroom Page

Reflection

Use your personal journal to reflect on what you have learned so far. These reflections in each lesson will help in working towards the final project in Module 3:


  • What you have learned about Positive Psychology and the Positivity Project?
  • Can you add to anything else you like about the Positivity Project?


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Navigation

Course Home Page: The Positivity Project

Next Lesson: Lesson 1: The 24 Character Strengths

Resources:

Peak, C. (2016, January 13). How Do You Truly Transform Education in America? Teach This Subject in Grammar Schools. Retrieved March 12, 2017, from http://nationswell.com/positivity-project-good-values-great-citizens/

Positivity Project. “Dr. Chris Peterson and Other People Matter.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Aug. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEc2W8JVuRw&feature=youtu.be.

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