What makes a school a lovely place
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Happier children learn better and healthier and happier teachers appear to teach better.
The other important factors which make a school a happy place are:
1. Positive environment creates happy children
Among various parameters used for measuring the Happiness Index, psychological well being of people is considered a prime factor. A positive environment contributes extensively to psychological well-being. Happiness should be the main objective of education and should reflect through the vision and mission of a school.
2. Time management: another key to happiness
Assessing the use and Management of Time is a key concern in assessment of HI. Regular workshops on helping children make their own work plans, take ownership of their learning, analyze their results and setting time frames can help children better manage their time.
3. Fostering unity in diversity…
Cultural diversity and resilience is a positive index of a happy community of people. Given that India has a strong cultural diversity and a history of meaningful and positive cohabitation, it becomes all the more important. For this, children should be encouraged to show interest in different cultures and appreciate diversity.
4. Integrating curriculum with happiness…
The National Curriculum Framework and the pedagogical strategies adopted by the schools should be integrated with the concept of Happiness in a more focused manner. The objective of education is to enable people to lead happy lives and creating better human beings. To achieve this, all activities should be child-centered. Teachers and parents should be oriented towards the concept of happiness.
Schools should also add a tool in assessment where the happiness quotient could be measured through parent, teacher and student feedback. Happiness should be a culture built which can be felt, seen, heard and experienced by all stake holders. If children have an emotionally enriching and a balanced day, they will come running to the school every day