POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

PHE2PSP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will explore the science and application of positive psychology through experiential learning strategies. Key theories and models covering a broad range of positive psychology topics will be discussed. Topics include: character strengths, mindfulness, positive emotions, flow, positive relationships, meaning, goals, accomplishment, hope and optimism, growth mindset, grit and resilience. You will investigate a range of positive psychological interventions by applying them to your own lives. You will also be required to complete measures of wellbeing to gain enhanced self-awareness of your own strengths. You will learn to critically analyse and synthesise evidence-based literature in order to ascertain the contexts in which positive psychological interventions have been shown to be effective. You will complete this subject having set goals that are designed around your strengths and best possible self.

School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Pam Draganovic

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Students who have successfully completed first year psychology subjects may be eligible to undertake this subject on approval from the subject coordinator

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Activities for teaching positive psychology: A guide for instructors.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Froh, J., & Parks, A.

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: American Psychological Association

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply key positive psychology theories and models to real world situations

02. Analyse positive psychology literature through a critical lens to ascertain the effectiveness of positive psychological interventions

03. Evaluate findings from the academic literature and consider its application to your personal experiences of implementing behaviour change

04. Apply positive psychology principles to promote flourishing in your own life and others

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jo-Lene Spong

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One written assignment (1,500-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
20 minute group oral presentation (500-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO4
One 2 hour written examination (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended