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Positive Education Programs: could they be the answer to
filling the gap in our mainstream curriculum?
Presenter – Lisa Taggart
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Positive emotions: I feel happy and satisfied.
Engagement: I enjoy learning new things.
Relationships: I have people in my life who
love and care about me.
Meaning: I feel like what I do is important and it
gives me a sense of purpose.
Achievement: It’s important to accomplish my
goals it gives me a feeling of self worth and
success.
The Issues...
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Bullying in schools
Adolescent depression & suicide
Dysfunctional families
Drug & Alcohol issues
Student disengagement
Student lack of direction
Absenteeism
High levels of student ‘drop out’
Student lack of respect for staff & peers
Increase retention rates in schools
 Decrease youth unemployment
 Improve student academic learning
outcomes
 Improve student wellbeing
 Create a solid foundation for social &
emotional learning
 Improve student/teacher relationships
 Can show resilience in the face of
adversity
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Self Worth
 Control
 Belonging
 Purpose
 Future
 Humour
 Essential Life Skills
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What our Schools are
teaching today
 Maths
 English
 Problem solving
 Test taking
 Competition
 Discipline
 Conformity
 The importance of
academic results
What could be added
in the future
 Happiness
 Confidence
 Contentment
 Fulfilment
 Balance
 Kindness
 Meaning
 Love
 Direction
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Local
State
National
School by School
Professional Development
Parental buy-in
Student surveys
Scientific evidence
Professional Development