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Positive Education. The axiom of contemporary upbringing and education

Jana Hanuliaková(author)
Dáša Porubčanová(author)
Abstract
The integration of positive psychology into the educational process marks a significant shift in the approach of educators, emphasizing the development of students' best qualities. This approach focuses on fostering mental health in students of all ages by highlighting positive aspects of human life. Positive psychology, which has notably developed in the 21st century, encourages exploring the connections between its principles and education. Key themes include well-being, happiness, empathy, and optimism, which should be incorporated into teaching practices. The discipline does not ignore life's challenges but instead emphasizes the optimization of student and educational community functioning. Martin Seligman, a pioneer of positive psychology, advocates for a shift from focusing on negatives to enhancing life's positives, using existing psychological tools. Positive education prioritizes a supportive climate that fosters positive relationships and problem-solving skills among students. The book explores theoretical and practical aspects of integrating positive psychology into education, aiming to address societal needs. It presents positive education as a means to prepare students for future challenges through enhanced cognitive and emotional development.
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Cite as:

Hanuliaková, J., Porubčanová, D. (2024). Positive Education. The axiom of contemporary upbringing and education. Budapest: L’Harmattan Publishing House. https://doi.org/10.56037/978-2-336-42823-9

Series
Collection Károli. Monograph ISSN 2063-3297
ISBN
978-2-336-42823-9
978-963-646-370-0
Miesto, dátum
Budapest, Paris, 2024
Peer reviewer
Lenka Pasternáková
David Anthony Procházka
Keywords
positive psychology
student development
positive emotions
cognitive development
Seligman
Type of publication
monograph
Field of science
Education, general (including training, pedagogy, didactics)
Pedagogy
Thema
Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy
BISAC
EDU000000
Publisher
L’Harmattan Publishing House
Co-publisher
Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Éditions L’Harmattan
Edition
First edition
Extent
94 pages
Language
Angličtina
Copyright
Hanuliaková Jana
Porubčanová Dáša
L’Harmattan Publishing House
Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary
Éditions L’Harmattan