The Language of Optimism

"Words are powerful. In the classroom, words are continually exchanged in the exploration of ideas, the sharing of understandings and the development of relationships. Words also give insight into whether a student is optimistic or pessimistic when faced with challenges, either big and small. Since optimists experience greater success in life, are happier and healthier, suffer less depression and may even live longer, the promotion of optimism within a school setting is a worthwhile exercise (Seligman, 1991). In order for this to occur, teachers would benefit from becoming fluent in the language of optimism."

Availability:
Free
Publication Date:
2011
Author:
Karen Collum
Publisher:
Avondale Academic Press
PO Box 19
Cooranbong, NSW  2265

Phone: 61 2 4980 2233
FAX: 61 2 4980 2118
Email: robert.mciver@avondale.edu.au
URL: http://www.avondale.edu.au/research/avondale-academic-press/
Order Information:
Teach Journal of Christian Education, Volume 5, Issue 2, Page 58
Language:
English
Resource Type:
Internet Resources; Published Articles & Papers
Resource Objective:
Development & Training
Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 12
Audience:
Administrator / Leader, Teacher / Faculty
Religious Origin:
Seventh-day Adventist