16th NEAR Language Education Conference
?Happiness 3.0
The Science of Happiness (Positive Psychology) has been with us for over 20 years. ¡°Awe¡± (as in the ¡°awe¡± in awesome¡±) is a new addition. We¡¯ll review elements of PosPsych and look at ways to help learners notice and experience awe. From profound (Fuji-san at sunrise) to simple things that beg notice: A dandelion forcing its way through a concrete sidewalk to bloom. Birds singing and children in a park. We¡¯ll explore ways to ¡°play¡± with these in our English classes.
Happiness 3.0
The Science of Happiness (Positive Psychology) has been with us for over 20 years. ¡°Awe¡± (as in the ¡°awe¡± in awesome¡±) is a new addition. We¡¯ll review elements of PosPsych and look at ways to help learners notice and experience awe. From profound (Fuji-san at sunrise) to simple things that beg notice: A dandelion forcing its way through a concrete sidewalk to bloom. Birds singing and children in a park. We¡¯ll explore ways to ¡°play¡± with these in our English classes.
Presenter(s): Marc Helgesen (Plenary presentation)
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About Marc Helgesen
Marc Helgesen, professor emeritus, Miyagi Gakuin is author of over 200 ELT articles, books and textbooks including English Teaching and the Science of Happiness (ABAX) and the English Firsthand series (ÃÛÌÒapp). He has been a featured or invited speaker at conferences on five continents.
