Research & Evidence

In the realm of character education, the positive psychology-based approach seeks to help individuals identify and intentionally engage their personal character strengths in their daily lives as a way to promote wellbeing. To date, research on character strengths-based classroom interventions has identified positive outcomes relating to positive emotion, engagement, relationships and accomplishment. For further insight […]

Self-Determination Theory (SDT) posits that humans have three innate psychological needs that drive motivation: autonomy, competence and relatedness. When these needs are met, students are more likely to be intrinsically motivated, leading to greater engagement, persistence and learning. So how do you foster an autonomy- supportive learning environment? A curriculum that seeks to enhance self-determination […]

Schools play an increasingly important role in assisting young people to develop the skills and mindsets that promote positive emotions, positive relationships, resilience and character strengths – not only as a way to improve wellbeing, but also to foster students’ academic performance. According to Professor Lea Waters AM, PhD, these skills and mindsets can be […]