Overview
About the course
Positive emotion acts like a hidden reset button that repairs us psychologically and physiologically. Using positive psychology approaches to engage children and young people opens up their willingness to put in extra effort, improves learning outcomes, and enhances wellbeing for students and teachers alike.
This Teaching Happiness and Promoting Wellbeing course at the Institute of Child Education and Psychology Europe is delivered fully online allowing you the flexibility to learn from the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. The content of this course has been revised and updated in 2021.
Programme Structure
Key topics include:
- Understand the key concepts of positive psychology and its relevance to the field of education.
- Gain an in depth-understanding of the science of happiness and wellbeing and how to promote flourishing using evidence-based approaches from positive psychology.
- Learn practical techniques, tools and exercises for boosting positive emotions, optimism, wellbeing and engagement.
- Understand how to prevent stress and burnout and enhance your own professional practice and wellbeing.
- Enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration with our online network of learners and tutors.
- Save printable course materials and resources for future reference.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
- Proactive tutoring and support
- Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Maynooth, Ireland
Disciplines
Psychology Teaching View 4 other Short Courses in Teaching in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for teachers, SNAs, youth workers and those working with learners in many different contexts. It may also be of interest to social care workers, psychologists and other therapeutic or educational practitioners who want to learn more about the application of positive psychology to enhancing wellbeing and flourishing.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents99 EUR / full≈ 99 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals99 EUR / full≈ 99 EUR / full