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Education for Sustainable Happiness and Well-Being

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Education for Sustainable Happiness and Well-Being by Catherine O'Brien presents a compelling vision of education centred on achieving well-being for all. The book integrates leading educational reforms within a framework of sustainable happiness, demonstrating practical examples where these ideas are already in motion. Each chapter guides educators to apply transformative strategies both personally and professionally, empowering them as confident change-makers. This work emphasises deep learning that fosters character, life connections, and collaborative efforts to revitalise education's purpose.
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This book is ideal for educators, education policymakers, and anyone interested in progressive approaches to teaching that promote well-being and sustainability. Its practical guidance serves professionals seeking to inspire change in themselves and their students.

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In this innovative, cogent, solution-focused presentation of her concept of sustainable happiness, Catherine O’Brien outlines how the leading recommendations for transforming education can be integrated within a vision of well-being for all.

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In this innovative and cogent presentation of her concept of sustainable happiness, Catherine O’Brien outlines how the leading recommendations for transforming education can be integrated within a vision of well-being for all.

Solution-focused, the book demonstrates how aspects of this vision are already being realized, and the potential for accelerating education transitions that enable people and ecosystems to flourish. Each chapter assists educators to understand how to apply the lessons learned, both personally and professionally.

The aim is to support educators to experience themselves as change-makers with growing confidence to implement new teaching strategies and inspire their students to become change-makers as well—engaged in deep learning that develops character, connections with life, and invigorating collaborations that revitalize the very purpose of education.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138640801

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 13 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 371g

Pages: 238

About the Author

Catherine O’Brien is Associate Professor, Education, Cape Breton University, Canada.

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