Building Blocks: Character Strengths | Origin: EC140
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Introduction to Positive Psychology for Educators --> Building Blocks: Character Strengths
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
The most common signature strengths, in descending order, are kindness, fairness, honesty, gratitude, and judgment.
I love these words from our lesson: "Zest is living a life as an adventure, feeling alive and activated."
Fortunately, modern students seem to be more open to taking wellness breaks in the classroom especially after COVID. Often I will allow everyone a minute to just breathe and relax before we start our class work. I appreciate that "hope, gratitude, and love" made it to the top three character strengths~seems simple, but we forget and need to be reminded sometimes.
Allow the student to leverage their unique strengths to create a plan that is aligned with the student is and to bring their best self to problem solving and solutions itself.
This module discussed the core values and their associated strengths. For example, the strengths of appreciation of beauty, spirituality, and love of mankind are all under the umbrella of transcendence. Some other values include wisdom, bravery, and prudence. Identifying our signature strengths can help students see themselves in a different light, provide a purpose for learning, and challenge themselves to achieve their goals. Our strengths can also bolster us when things don't go as planned or when we are feeling down. One suggested exercise recommends closing the eyes, focus on breathing for 15 seconds, and then think about a strength that could be employed at that moment - for example creativity when writing a paper, or mental clarity when taking a test.
A reminder to do an examination of my character strengths and weaknesses was appreciated.
Focus on students' strengths and ways to showcase them.
When we focus on a student's signature characters, it allows for more cohesivness as a group and more positive. outcomes.
I learned that focusing on character strengths helps build student confidence, engagement, and a positive classroom environment. Recognizing strengths like perseverance, teamwork, and curiosity shifts attention from weaknesses to growth. I plan to apply this by intentionally naming and reinforcing these strengths during class and lab activities, helping students see how their strengths support learning and behavior.
Focus and hone in on specifics of how to build healthier habits.
I agree with the results of the test
In my role it is important for me to help students identify their strengths and weaknesses to help build character
I took the VIA test and like the breakdown of the strengths.
Identifying student's strengths and leveraging those strengths to build character.
Hello,
after learning my strength profile I will apply it by focusing on 1 from each catagory. i will also use this insightful activity during a faculty development meeting.
I enjoyed learning about how to utilize my strengths in the clinic.
bringing your students strengths to the front of any assignment or lesson is essential because it will help them succeed in the long run and teach them that everyone learns differently
Knowing the self strength and weakness is the diagnosis that one can choose to treat in the intention to contribute in a positive well-being.
