Introduction 

Each of our Strengths in Education courses include:
  • Learning goals for the course
  • PowerPoint presentations and short, relevant videos
  • Quizzes, reflection questions
  • Free handouts, tools or downloadable documents
  • Tips on how to apply the content in a practical way
  • Additional resources, such as the science and research behind this module and links to extra learning on the content

Learning Outcomes

In this course, we’ll be focussing on the following learning outcomes:
  • Understanding the three key elements of a character strength
  • Learning how to spot strengths in your students and others
  • Tips on how to apply a strengths approach in the classroom

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • How to Navigate Through Your Course

  • 2

    Welcome to How to Spot & Apply Strengths at School

    • Welcome from Your Instructor, Penny Nesbitt

    • What do you hope to get out of this course?

    • Learning Outcomes - How to Spot and Apply Strengths at School

    • Professor Martin Seligman on Positive Education

  • 3

    Section 1 - Understanding and Spotting Character Strengths

    • Understanding Strengths & Student Flourishing

    • Understanding and Spotting Character Strengths

  • 4

    Section 2 - Spotting Strengths

    • Spotting Strengths

    • Tips for Spotting Strengths in Others

    • Quiz 2 - Understanding Strengths

    • Spotting Students' Strengths Builds Community in the Classroom

    • Quiz 3 - Spotting Strengths

  • 5

    Section 3 - Applying a Strengths Approach in the Classroom

    • Implementing Strengths 101

    • Making strengths a school-wide approach

    • How can I implement a strengths approach in my school?

    • Watch Students & Teachers Talk About Strengths at School

    • What's Next on Your Strengths Journey?

  • 6

    Extra Resources

    • Worksheets, Fun Stuff & Free Downloads

    • Additional Research Resources

To continue your Positive Education learning journey.....

About the instructor

Speaker, Facilitator, Author

Penny Nesbitt

Penny Nesbitt is a highly experienced facilitator, speaker, author and ‘culture coach’, who specialises in culture change, positive leadership, positive education, motivating and growing people and productivity through a strengths-based approach.Over many years, she has delivered workshops, lectures and motivational talks to diverse groups of people from community groups, medicine and social work undergraduates through to employees at all levels, from graduates to executive level, across diverse private and public industry sectors.In June 2017, she published her first book Culture 101: the four keys to thriving people and culture which has received rave reviews on Goodreads.She has also appeared several times on radio national ABC, and was interviewed on radio 2UE and for HR Daily, and has been a regular contributor to Westpac’s Ruby Connection website.  Penny has a reputation for presenting even complex material in a highly engaging, impactful, at many times light-hearted way, weaving stories and anecdotes throughout her delivery.She is now a sought after guest speaker and can present on the following topics:The Four keys to CultureStrengths Based LeadershipMotivating through strengthsFinding your Why (reconnecting to core purpose)Optimism, play and a light heart at workRecognition and rewardTeam Building (minus the paintball)Imaginistics: creating a culture of creativity and innovationThe Power of Storytelling at workOy! Yo! You listening to me? (The real reasons we struggle with being good listeners)The nerdy neuroscience behind great cultures

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