Are we positive about our claims to be positive psychologists or is there a confusion out there in teaching/learning land?
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| Positive and Negative Psychology practice live side by side in many schools |
Friday 3 October 2014
Positive Psychology - not so positive!!
A preservice teacher talked about the confusion of understanding around constructivist theory. Why do we prepare learning programs based on what students know and understand and then apply a 'one size fits all' approach to 'behaviour management?' This confusion persists in schools which claim to promote a positive psychology approach. This cannot be the case if we persist with the 'step system' to address behaviour with its accompanying 'warnings' 'detentions' and 'suspensions etc.' Equality is not about treating everyone the same but the 'step system' does this and in essence promotes a 'negative psychology' perspective in schools. This preservice teacher is on the ball! #REBT #AlbertEllis #schools
Are we positive about our claims to be positive psychologists or is there a confusion out there in teaching/learning land?
Are we positive about our claims to be positive psychologists or is there a confusion out there in teaching/learning land?
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