PESA has recently launched Positive Education Theory and Application: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing Positive Education. This comprehensive Guide offers an invaluable overview of current wellbeing research and theory, as well as practical advice and strategies for implementation of Positive Education in your school. It include chapters on:
The Current State of Mental Health
An Overview of Positive Psychology
“Wellbeing” Definitions and Frameworks
Suggestions for Developing Your Own Wellbeing Strategy
Advice on How to Take an Appreciative, Strengths-based Approach
Suggested Wellbeing Leadership Structures
Parent and Carer Engagement
Your Staff Wellbeing and Engagement
School Policies & Vision and Mission Statement
Student Agency
Taught, Sought, and Caught Curriculum
A Comprehensive List of Positive Education Curricula and Programs
Wellbeing Measurement: Objectives and Methods
The Intersection Between Positive Education, Curriculum & National Priorities
Overview of Interventions, Practices, and Key Concepts
Updated twice yearly, the Guide is A$29.95 for a 12 month subscription and available to all PESA members (PESA membership is A$80 per year).