Workshop:

A strengths-based approach focuses on recognising skills and strengths relevant to students' learning and behaviour.

Through conversation and collaboration, this workshop offers Primary and Early Years educators an opportunity to explore Character Strengths and their impact on student learning and well-being, We will identify the over-use and under-use of Character Strengths and how this can support re-framing our conversations with, and approach to, students learning and behaviour. Participants are encouraged to complete the free VIA Character Strengths survey (www.viacharacter.org) before attending. 

Learner Outcomes:

1. Understand the concept of a strengths-based approach in education and its potential impact on student learning and well-being.

2. Develop ways to reframe behaviour and conversations with both students and colleagues to recognise students' strengths.

3. Explore the connection between a strengths-based approach and students' motivation, engagement, and self-confidence.

Presenter:

Nerida is a qualified Early Childhood Educator with a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. She is currently the Wellbeing Coordinator for Early Years and Primary at the Australian International School Phnom Penh, supporting the social and emotional growth of students using a foundation of Positive Education. Nerida has worked internationally in IB PYP schools for 20 years, including the past 18 years in Hong Kong.

Teaching and Learning (pedagogy/general education)