A report designed to advance innovative Jewish education that makes a positive difference in the lives of learners.
Research and tools to use with The Four Change Boosters: Communication
Research and tools to use with The Four Change Boosters: Reflection
This episode is from the Reflective Teacher Podcast a podcast that is produced from Jewish United Fund in Chicago. This episode interviews Jenna Bilmes who is the author of the book, "Beyond Behavior Management: The Six Life Skills Children Need." Jenna shares about her experience as a teacher and includes a variety of tips to support teachers in building strong attachment and sense of belonging with their students and in their classroom communities. This episode is a great resource to listen to at the beginning of a school year (or any time)!
In this podcast, Tal Ben-Shahar, a lecturer and writer who specializes in the field of Positive Psychology, describes what “studying happiness” looks like in practice, identifies some of the field’s key findings, and explores how religion (Judaism, in particular) intersects with academic research on meaning, purpose, and human flourishing.
In this second webinar of the series, Sarah Rosenblum presents foundational material about Positive Psychology and explores the intersection of those key ideas with Jewish Education. She gives practical adaptable examples for educators to try in their programs.PRE-SESSION TWO READINGWhat Exactly do we mean by Happiness? by Michelle Shapiro Abraham, the director of program development for the URJ Campaign for Youth Engagement.
This is a podcast that gives parents a framework for leaning into the positive possibilities of spending so much time at home in this pandemic time.
Drawing on her own groundbreaking research with thousands of men and women, Sonja Lyubomirsky has pioneered a detailed yet easy-to-follow plan to increase happiness in our day-to-day lives — in the short term and over the long term.
Sonja Lyubomirsky shows how a simple reminder to count your blessings can have a profound impact.