The Views and Opinions of School Principals and Teachers on PositiveEducation

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Uz Baş A., Fırat N.

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDIES, cilt.5, sa.2, ss.85-92, 2017 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDIES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.85-92
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The purpose of this study is to assess the views and opinions of school principals and teachers on positive education. The sample of the study includes 8 school principals and 12 teachers who attend different public schools in İzmir, Turkey. Data is collected through semi-structured interview technique. Findings show that majority of the participants have no knowledge about positive education and positive psychology. Participants state that schools can increase students’ well-being, and both academic and well-being skills can be taught at schools. Finally, majority of the participants report that positive education is necessary for Turkish schools.