TORREY BALDWIN /Animas High School/
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                                              POSITIVE 
                                            PSYCHOLOGY:

                                                    The Science of Wellbeing

                                                           

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

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And check out this video regarding submitting assignments via Google Classroom!
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Class Schedule:
  • Synchronous Online Class: Wednesday (Period 3: 11:15-12:35, OR Period 5: 2:35-3:55) according to your schedule. Please use my Zoom meeting link to access. ​
  • Access the Wednesday elective schedule HERE.​
​​Resources:
  • Torrey's Zoom Meeting Link: If prompted for passcode, enter: 2RWCZD. Audio broken/not connecting?  Dial in via phone (415-762-9988) with meeting code: 409  589 1928, password: 412081).
  • Syllabus
  • Coursera Course: The Science of Wellbeing with Dr. Laurie Santos
  • Rewirement Workbook (pick up a hard copy from Torrey)
  • The Happiness Lab podcast    
  • Descriptive Grading Criteria
  • Discussion Post Guidance: "Effectively Responding to a Peer's​ Post"
​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 Zoom. 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:
Week 0 (Intro), 9/9-9/16: Course Introduction/What is Positive Psychology?
Week 1, 9/16-9/22: Happiness Ratings, Signature Strengths
Week 2, 9/23-9/29: Happiness Misconceptions, Attention: Savoring/Gratitude
Week 3, 9/30-10/6: Annoying Features of the Mind, Kindness/Social Connection
Week 4, 10/7-10/13: Overcoming Biases, Exercise/Sleep
Week 5A, 10/14-10/20: Rewirements Review, Gratitude Visit
Week 5B, 10/21-10/27: Better Wanting Part 1 (Mind Control), Meditation 

Week 6, 10/28-11/3: Better Wanting Part 2 (Time Affluence, Healthy Habits), Mystery Rewirement
Week 7, 11/4-11/10: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge (make a plan!)
Week 8, 11/11-11/17: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan!)
Week 9-10, 11/18-12/1: (2 weeks, including Thanksgiving Break) Better Wanting Part 3, Final Rewirement Challenge
Week 11, 12/2-12/8: Measure your Post-Course Happiness, Better Wanting Part 4, Final Reflection Assignment,
Final Meeting: 12/9: Celebration, Peer Feedback, Sharing Experiences, Course Feedback, etc. 



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