Positive psychological perspectives to human agency (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course, the student - is familiar with and recognises human resources and underpinnings of wellbeing in various life situations and phases of life. -understands the most salient problem settings of positive psychology and the opportunities and strengths of human development as individual and communal processes - can apply the research knowledge of positive psychology in supporting education and development

Methods of completion

Contact teaching: 12 h of online lectures, which are recorded Independent work: 121 h Teaching profile: ONLINE 1

Methods of completion

Listening to lectures, completing lectures and literature as a written assignment.

Content

The course addresses the human resources brought out by positive psychology as well as its core concepts, such as happiness, wellbeing and optimism. The main focus of the course is on the educational psychology of human wellbeing. Through theoretical and research examples, students examine the strengths and choices that help people to quickly adapt to the changing world without forgetting the significance of negative experiences.

Location and time

Kurssi on suoritettavissa myös kesäopintoina 31.7.2026 asti. Opetusprofiili: etä 1 (etäluennot, jotka myös tallennetaan)

Materials

For additional reading, see the article bank on the topics: - The perspective of growth, development and support - Love and relationships - Positive pedagogy and learning - Well-being and success at work - Drawing from the Arctic - Sustainability in Educational Psychology -

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements