Positive organizational scholarship (POS) points us to a positive reality. In this paper, I briefly explain the definition, topics, benefits, and criticisms of POS. Definitions. Positive Psychology emerged in 1998 during APA’s convention, the theme of which was prevention research contrasted with focus on problem and response research (Seligman, & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000). A concise definition of positiveContinueContinue reading “Positive Organizational Scholarship”
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Challenges in Public Education Writing Instruction
Public education faces challenges in literacy, particularly in writing instruction, due to inconsistent curriculum standards, insufficient teacher training, high-stakes testing, limited resources, neglect of diverse needs, lack of interdisciplinary integration, and inadequate feedback opportunities.
75 Bottles of Gratitude on the Wall, 75 Bottles of Gratitude, Ya Take One Down, Pass It Around…
Practicing gratitude enhances mental health, relationships, resilience, empathy, and overall well-being through reflection and appreciation.
College Credits Explained: A Student’s Guide
College credits measure academic workload, affecting graduation requirements. Understanding credits helps students plan schedules, balance workload, and graduate on time effectively.
Verses that Went Viral
Personal testimonies often cite popular Bible verses that embody faith, hope, and transformation. These verses provide strength, comfort, and guidance, illustrating the profound impact of Scripture on believers’ lives and experiences.
Can We Feel Safe to Risk?
Psychological safety in organizations encourages risk-taking, fostering creativity and growth by allowing individuals to embrace uncertainty without fear of failure.
Rethinking Whole-Class Novels in Education
The teaching of whole-class novels is ineffective, as it fails to engage students meaningfully. Transitioning to student-choice novels offers potential benefits and risks, but is not a restoration of a broken system.
Navigating Homeschooling: Key Resources & Services
Several types of businesses cater to homeschooling families, providing resources, support, and services to enhance the educational experience. While these resources are nice, they often prove inadequate in meeting the diverse and evolving needs of students and parents alike. We could certainly do more to bridge these gaps and offer a more robust support systemContinueContinue reading “Navigating Homeschooling: Key Resources & Services”