Using the Principles of Positive Psychology to Engage and Build Relationships with Students: Optimism
In this workshop, explore the positive emotion of optimism and its interaction with focus, resilience, and social connection. You’ll consider how adventure, novelty, and small wins multiply to create significant impacts on the student and teacher experience of class. All activities are directly transferable to your classroom and student tested/approved!
Note: this 90-minute workshop will be offered in the morning session as well
Target Audience
Any
To Bring/Important Notes
Please bring some paper and a pen/pencil.
Sessions
This session is full.
Presenter
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Joyful Learning
Stephanie Farley
A former English teacher and school administrator, Stephanie Farley is an educational consultant and author working with schools and teachers on issues of curriculum, instruction, SEL, and building relationships. Her book, Joyful Learning: Tools to Infuse Your 6-12 Classroom with Meaning, Relevance, and Fun was published by Routledge Eye on Education in April 2023. Her website is www.joyfullearning.co or find her on Instagram at joyfullearning.co.