Positive
Education Ethos
The Science Behind Happy, Successful Learners
Positive Education Ethos
Truly outstanding education is not just about academic and personal achievements but also about the development of character, values, and well-being. This is the essence of Positive Education (PosEd).
A scientifically-proven concept, PosEd is causing a paradigm shift in global education where parents, schools and governments realise the need to increase a child’s ‘well-being’ to raise his/her levels of ‘achievement’.
PosEd brings together the science of Positive Psychology combined with the best teaching practices to enable individuals, schools, and communities to flourish, be resilient, creative, successful and happy.
“The ethos in all my schools is ‘happy children make successful learners’. From my 60 years of experience in education, and research conducted by thought leaders like Martin Seligman*, I believe that if you develop a child’s values, character and well-being, success will follow.”
Mrs. Shakuntala Mankani
Founder, Fortes Education
*Martin E.P. Seligman, April 2011, “Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being.” (Mr. Seligman is a chief proponent of Positive Education.)
Regent’s Global PosEd Partnerships
Regent International School has a close partnership with global leader Geelong Grammar School, Australia.
Every Regent teacher is trained in PosEd and incorporates PosEd techniques and methodologies in their lessons. Our students participate in weekly meetings about character strengths and observe mindful moments in the
Wellbeing Room.
If children stumble, we reframe their understanding and experience as a “First Attempt in Learning” (F.A.I.L). We have a steadfast commitment to the well-being of our students and staff, a commitment that has grown stronger with
each year.
The 6 Key Skills Practiced and Taught at Regent International School
Six Essentials for Student Success
Positive Emotions
Research has proven that students who experience positive emotions have improved grades and exams scores.
Pekrun, R., et al. (2002)
Engagement
Students who are positively engaged at school display better motivation and behaviour than those who are not.
Appleton, J. J., et al. (2008)
Relationships
Students who feel connected to their peers, teachers and parents demonstrate stronger academic performance and engagement at school than others.
Furrer, C., & Skinner, E. (2003)
Meaning & Purpose
Students with purposeful goals within and outside school, or regarding their future, experience more meaning in their life.
Yeager, D. S., & Bundick, M. J. (2009) their life.
Accomplishment
Students who experience positive accomplishments and see failures as learning opportunities, show motivation and persistence in school and life.
Snyder, C. R., et al. (1997)
Health
Students who experience positive health and mindfulness are better equipped to overcome learning challenges and develop lifelong resilience.
Beauchemin, J., et al. (2008)
Where Learning Meets Imagination
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