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Introduction to Positive Education (EDUC90806)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus and On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-education-positive-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
March
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-education-positive-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject introduces the science of positive psychology as it applies to education. The brain-science basis of positive psychology, including an introduction to neuroplasticity, will be explored and students are introduced to wellbeing theories as foundational concepts for their studies. The framework of positive emotions, engagements, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment will be used to structure the subject, with concepts such as resilience, hope theory, and gratitude being introduced to demonstrate asset-based approaches to helping young people learn.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Apply contemporary scientific evidence, theories, and research evidence on the development of positive psychology;
- Apply the essential features of positive education and how teachers can implement positive education interventions;
- Apply the application of these principles to educational settings;
- Reflect on current trends in positive psychology research.
Generic skills
Graduates will develop the following generic skills:
- Problem solving skills, including engaging with, researching and identifying strategies to solve unfamiliar problems and bring about positive change;
- Analytical skills and the ability to construct and express logical arguments;
- To learn to critically investigate, modify and adapt new ideas and approaches;
- Plan effective work schedules and meet deadlines;
- Verbal and written communication skills;
- Use of evidence and data.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in PR-EDPOSED Professional Certificate in Education (Positive Education). This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Verbal individual presentation report approx. 15 minutes (equivalent 2,000 words), due at the end of the teaching period, (40%)
- 3,000 word written report (implementation of positive education), due 6 weeks after the intensive session, (60%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Peggy Kern Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Off Campus delivery Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 February 2019 to 22 March 2019 Last self-enrol date 27 February 2019 Census date 8 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 April 2019 Assessment period ends 5 May 2019 February contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-education-positive-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - March - On Campus
Principal coordinator Alexandra Johnston Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (3 day intensive delivery) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2019 to 29 March 2019 Last self-enrol date 6 March 2019 Census date 14 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 April 2019 Assessment period ends 5 May 2019 March contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/professional-certificate-in-education-positive-education/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - August - Off Campus
Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 16 August 2019 to 7 September 2019 Last self-enrol date 20 August 2019 Census date 30 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2019 Assessment period ends 7 October 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Boniwell, I., (2008) Positive Psychology in a Nutshell, PWBC Publishing.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Professional Certificate in Education (Positive Education)
Last updated: 10 February 2024