The aim of Positive Psychology is to catalyze a change in psychology from a preoccupation only with repairing the worst things in life to also building the best qualities in life. - Martin Seligman
Positive Psychology Google Classroom:
Access all of your Classrooms HERE. Click one of the following links to sign up. Google Classrooms: Period 3 Period 5 And check out this video regarding submitting assignments via Google Classroom! Class Schedule:
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Individual Support: This year, my office hours will be held virtually, by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please email me to set up a time to connect via phone, Google Hangout (chat) or Google Meet. I highly encourage you to find a time to check in with me one-on-one if you have needs or questions! Also, feel free to email me with specific questions; I will get back to you during school days within 24 hours. See "About Me" for contact information.
Weekly Agendas
Numbered weeks below correspond to the Rewirement Workbook weeks, from our corresponding Coursera course.
Week 0 (Intro), 1/13-1/19: Course Introduction/What is Positive Psychology? Better Wanting sneak peak: grades!
Week 1, 1/20-1/26: Happiness Ratings, Signature Strengths (Rewirement: Signature Strengths)
Week 2, 1/27-2/2: Happiness Misconceptions, Attention (Rewirements: Savoring, Gratitude)
Week 3, 2/3-2/9: Annoying Features of the Mind, (Rewirements: Kindness/Social Connection)
Week 4A, 2/10-2/16: Overcoming Biases Part 1, (Rewirements: Exercise/Sleep), NO ZOOM CLASS, watch SCREENCAST instead!
Week 4B, 2/17-2/23: Overcoming Biases Part 2 - Practice! (Rewirements: Overcoming Biases)
Week 5A, 2/24-3/2: Rewirements Review, (Rewirement: Gratitude Visit)
Week 5B, 3/3-3/9: Better Wanting Part 1: Mind Control, (Rewirement: Meditation)
Week 6, 3/10-3/23 (2 weeks, including Spring Break): Better Wanting Part 2 (Time Affluence, Healthy Habits), Mystery Rewirement
Week 7, 3/24-3/30: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge
Week 8, 3/31-4/6: Building Habits Part 2, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan!)
Week 9-10, 4/7-4/13: Better Wanting Part 3, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan for the final week!)
Week 11, 4/14-4/20: Measure your Post-Course Happiness, Final Reflection Assignment
Final meeting for juniors, 4/21: Final Reflection Assignment DUE (4/21), Peer Feedback, Sharing Experiences, Course Feedback, etc.
4/28 (Link Internships): NO CLASS THIS WEEK (just respond to a google form for attendance)
5/5 (Link Internships): NO CLASS THIS WEEK (just respond to a google form for attendance)
5/12-5/18 (Link Internships): Hector's Search for Happiness: Part 1
5/19 (Final Course Meeting): Hector's Search for Happiness: Part 2
Numbered weeks below correspond to the Rewirement Workbook weeks, from our corresponding Coursera course.
Week 0 (Intro), 1/13-1/19: Course Introduction/What is Positive Psychology? Better Wanting sneak peak: grades!
Week 1, 1/20-1/26: Happiness Ratings, Signature Strengths (Rewirement: Signature Strengths)
Week 2, 1/27-2/2: Happiness Misconceptions, Attention (Rewirements: Savoring, Gratitude)
Week 3, 2/3-2/9: Annoying Features of the Mind, (Rewirements: Kindness/Social Connection)
Week 4A, 2/10-2/16: Overcoming Biases Part 1, (Rewirements: Exercise/Sleep), NO ZOOM CLASS, watch SCREENCAST instead!
Week 4B, 2/17-2/23: Overcoming Biases Part 2 - Practice! (Rewirements: Overcoming Biases)
Week 5A, 2/24-3/2: Rewirements Review, (Rewirement: Gratitude Visit)
Week 5B, 3/3-3/9: Better Wanting Part 1: Mind Control, (Rewirement: Meditation)
Week 6, 3/10-3/23 (2 weeks, including Spring Break): Better Wanting Part 2 (Time Affluence, Healthy Habits), Mystery Rewirement
Week 7, 3/24-3/30: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge
Week 8, 3/31-4/6: Building Habits Part 2, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan!)
Week 9-10, 4/7-4/13: Better Wanting Part 3, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan for the final week!)
Week 11, 4/14-4/20: Measure your Post-Course Happiness, Final Reflection Assignment
Final meeting for juniors, 4/21: Final Reflection Assignment DUE (4/21), Peer Feedback, Sharing Experiences, Course Feedback, etc.
4/28 (Link Internships): NO CLASS THIS WEEK (just respond to a google form for attendance)
5/5 (Link Internships): NO CLASS THIS WEEK (just respond to a google form for attendance)
5/12-5/18 (Link Internships): Hector's Search for Happiness: Part 1
5/19 (Final Course Meeting): Hector's Search for Happiness: Part 2