Today I read a book , well more like a few chapters in a book called, Positive Psychology. What I found to be very interesting was I have heard bits and peaces about this theory over the last 20 years. This was the first time that I read about the negative effect of optimist p . It was amazing. I wondered if what could really be wrong with an optimist? Basically, the only thing they could say was, they don't always take issues that are serious, seriously. Such as government problems etcs.
What I really found interesting was the section about education. It was amazing. It pointed out that while students have issues at home. If they receive positive reinforcement it will change their thinking process. So, this was a gift to me. I have decided that no mater what grade I teach or what class I may teach, I will always encourage optimism. I will not give up on the pessimistic students, I will work hard to make the difference. Children who have optimistic teacher learn more than students who don't. It make perfect since to me. I am not sure what took me so long to realize it. I can't wait to read the rest of the book... Happy Blogging.
Sounds like a good book. I think positivity is great, unless it is just denial. Some people confuse the two!
ReplyDeleteNancy Thanks for sharing what you read and learned. I have always felt that teachers should be positive and encourage optimism (I am a optimistic person, go figure!) because children have to face so many obstacles and problems already and they don't need anymore especially when they are trying to learn! I plan to be a positive and optimistic teacher to my students. I am sure that this will not always be easy, but I will do my best! Thanks again for sharing!
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