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4. POSITIVE EDUCATION IN PEDAGOGICAL REALITY

4.3 DIDACTIC WORK OF THE TEACHER AND POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Prioritizing a sensitive, empathetic approach to students:

— creating a positive atmosphere at the beginning of the lesson,

— application of experiential learning strategies with an individual
approach, objective evaluation and sincere praise for the effort expended,
supporting internal motivation, creating a space in which the student
experiences success,

— emphasizing positive emotions, expressing personal feelings, their
authenticity and naturalness,

— using humour in the teacher’s work.

Attractive and meaningful organization of free time:
provision of a wide range of clubs and activities of interest to pupils, accord¬
ing to previously identified interests.

Applying elements of positive psychology to education:
the use of elements of positive psychology in every subject, in every stage
of the teaching unit, in the activities of the teacher, but also of the pupil.

Emphasis on student responsibility:

support for responsible behaviour in the fulfilment of school duties,
reasonable and responsible use of computing technology in cyberspace,
support for healthy interactions,

support for the optimal positive prosperity of the personality in the
educational process.

Identifying and supporting the strengths of students’ character:
— the use of questionnaires, through which it is possible to identify the
character of pupils,
— support for pupils’ well-being and resilience through coping strategies.

Observing and respecting the requirements and principles of the school rules:
— appropriate and disciplined behaviour,
— polite and correct approach to students, teachers, school staff, peers,
— showing respect and sincere appreciation towards students, but also
colleagues and superiors,
— application of life principles.

Use of various forms and methods of evaluating student performance:
— application of evaluation that is motivating for students,

— applying formative evaluation,

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