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Using Positive Psychology to Enhance Student Achievement

A schools-based programme for character education

By: Tina Rae,Ruth MacConville

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Using Positive Psychology to Enhance Student Achievement

A schools-based programme for character education

By: Tina Rae,Ruth MacConville

Positive psychology, properly understood and applied, offers a tremendous opportunity for improving student and teacher experiences and the overall success of any school. The connection between education and happiness is recognised to be mutually reinforcing; education helps students to be happy and happy students gain more from education. Research has confirmed what educators have long known - that happy students typically achieve more in the classroom and exam room than unhappy students and are more energetic, persistent, creative and better able to get on with others. Using Positive Psychology to Enhance Student Achievement is unique in translating a complex literature written by academic psychologists into a highly practical resource. The activities have been designed to provide a creative and engaging way of enabling students to discover their strengths both in terms of their cognitive abilities and `virtues’, i.e. character strengths. Throughout the programme students are introduced to the key insights of positive psychology: the importance of being connected to others; character training and metacognitive strategies; positive rather than reactive thinking and habits; developing the skills essential for building optimism and resilience; recognising and combating negative thoughts; and understanding that there are certain ways of thinking that can make their lives better. Easy-to-deliver sessions with comprehensive facilitator instructions and activity resources are provided. All lessons are interactive and based on group discussions and role play to ensure that students learn more about themselves and others. Students are encouraged to practise skills and ideas that are discussed during the sessions in their everyday lives with home practice in the form of `take away’ activities being a core element of the programme. This unique resource will be of real relevance and benefit to both staff and students at upper primary and lower secondary level and will give students the tools they need to achieve their full potential.

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1317649206

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9781317649205

Understanding and Tackling Obesity

A Whole-School Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

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Understanding and Tackling Obesity

A Whole-School Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

From an early age children are bombarded by the media with messages promoting foods high in saturated fats, sugars and salt. One of the greatest changes for children in the last 50 years is the decrease in exercise and the increase in 'screen' time. This programme is not about dieting or weight control, instead it has been designed to be realistic and non-discriminatory, aiming to enable children from an early age to recognise and resist unhealthy pressures, maintain body-esteem and know how to make skilled choices that will ensure their health and wellbeing. 'When we shift the focus from fat and weight to healthy choices leading to nutritional health and fitness we sacrifice nothing and gain an approach that enhances the wellbeing of all.' (Kater, 2005). The 12 sessions cover topics including: what to eat; how to understand food labels; media messages; get moving; and TV turnoff. There are full facilitator notes with all the necessary resources to run an interactive programme that will engage children. Supporting the class activities there are 'take home' activities that will keep parents aware of what is being covered in the programme as well as a weekly log, where children record trying new foods and physical activities. The book contains background information about the increase in obesity, the effect of media messages as well as the philosophy and approach taken in the programme. The package includes a CD-ROM which has all the copiable resources and a PowerPoint for staff training.

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Routledge

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1000154009

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9781000154009

Positive Body Image in the Early Years

A Practical Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

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Positive Body Image in the Early Years

A Practical Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

Promote positive body image, build self-esteem and tackle body confidence issues in young children with this practical guide. Over a quarter of childcare professionals have seen body confidence issues in children aged 3-5 years old. This book explains how body image develops, highlights the warning signs of body dissatisfaction in children and provides guidance for early years practitioners on how to safeguard positive body image by building self-esteem and resilience. It also provides practical guidance and ideas for supporting healthy habits in children and creating bias-free settings.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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1784508365

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Positive Body Image for Kids

A Strengths-Based Curriculum for Children Aged 7-11

By: Ruth MacConville

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Positive Body Image for Kids

A Strengths-Based Curriculum for Children Aged 7-11

By: Ruth MacConville

Body worries are increasingly affecting younger children. Girls as young as five are worried about the way they look and their size, and a third of boys aged 8-12 are dieting to lose weight. This 16-session curriculum aims to provide children with the information and understanding they need in order to maintain and celebrate a healthy and positive body image. Focusing on building individual strengths and self-esteem, the sessions develop children's sense of identity and the ability to recognise and celebrate each other's strengths and talents. The influence of the media, peer pressure and healthy lifestyles are also covered. This ready-to-use curriculum includes a training session for staff, information about how to deliver the programme, guidelines on creating a whole-school approach, a parent workshop and creative activities with photocopiable worksheets. Focusing on an increasingly important issue, this is an ideal programme for teachers, youth workers and others working with children aged 7-11.

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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178450047X

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Building Happiness, Resilience and Motivation in Adolescents

A Positive Psychology Curriculum for Well-being

By: Ruth MacConville,Tina Rae

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Building Happiness, Resilience and Motivation in Adolescents

A Positive Psychology Curriculum for Well-being

By: Ruth MacConville,Tina Rae

This resource provides a complete positive psychology programme designed to promote happiness, resilience and motivation in young people aged 11-18. It contains a section on the theory of positive psychology, guidance for facilitators on delivering the programme, and a 24-session programme to build strengths and promote well-being in young people.

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1849052611

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How to Make Friends

Building Resilience and Supportive Peer Groups

By: Ruth MacConville

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How to Make Friends

Building Resilience and Supportive Peer Groups

By: Ruth MacConville

Includes CD-Rom Pupils are rarely taught the principles of effective co-operation although being able to work effectively as part of a group is critical in all contexts; school, life and work. The book is based on the author′s practical experience of running the programme in schools and is underpinned by research into the development of pro-social behaviour and friendship skills. The 26 sessions are arranged in the sequence of the alphabet from Attitude to the Zest for life. In each session there is a poster and a ′take away′ activity as well as full facilitators′ notes for whole class introduction, pair and share tasks and a plenary. A unique feature of the programme is that it addresses the development of non-verbal communication, the ability to read social cues. The sessions raise awareness and understanding of the interpersonal skills necessary for friendships, including communication and co-operation. The teaching sessions cover topics such as: - Reciprocity - Commitment - Giving and sharing - Trust - Specific thinking skills. The programme is intended for whole class work but would also be suitable for small groups.

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1849206317

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Looking at Inclusion

Listening to the Voices of Young People

By: Ruth MacConville

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Looking at Inclusion

Listening to the Voices of Young People

By: Ruth MacConville

`This book is timely. [The author] draws on the work of several specialist teachers and sees a strong ′pupil voice′ as key to successful inclusion′ - Special `This is an excellent addition to the small but growing literature on pupil views....The book focuses on five areas of need (autistic spectrum disorder, visual impairment, specific learning difficulties, hearing impairment and physical disabilities) and examines the challenges of inclusion from the perspective of children and young people themselves. Their views come across powerfully, and perhaps most importantly, they offer clear and practical advice about how teachers and other staff can make schooling a less intimidating and excluding experience....This book is likely to be of particular interest to SENCOs and other colleagues who have interest in, and responsibility for developing pupil participation. It should also be required reading for trainee teachers and learning support staff′ - SENCO Update `This book is unique and readable. It has a great deal to offer all settings who are reflecting on the effectiveness of their pupil voice systems′ - Special Needs Information Press Developed from the work of specialist teachers in Ealing who have been involved in promoting inclusive practices, this book shows how eliciting the pupil′s views and strengthening the pupil voice is an important element in the success of any inclusion project. Covering a wide range of disabilities including Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Specific Learning Difficulties, it includes: o Case-studies o Descriptions of the difficulties encountered by the young o Practical strategies to address these difficulties o Useful resources. Essential for any adult working in an inclusive setting, this fascinating book brings together theory with real practice.

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1848605366

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How to be Happy

Promoting Achievement Through Wellbeing at KS1 and KS2

By: Ruth MacConville

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How to be Happy

Promoting Achievement Through Wellbeing at KS1 and KS2

By: Ruth MacConville

Success is not the key to happiness, happiness is the key to success'. Albert Schweitzer Research over the last few years has explored the patterns of thinking, feeling and relating that create human success. It is recognised that wellbeing is not a stand alone feature of individuals, rather it is inextricably linked to that individual's ability to flourish and achieve. The connection between education and happiness is firmly established, confirming what teachers already know, happy children learn and perform better than unhappy children. This programme introduces the core elements of positive psychology and conveys them in a clear and practical way for primary aged children. The 15 sessions aim to teach pupils how to: realise their personal strengths; connect healthily with others; build friendships; and, reach out to trustworthy adults. There are full facilitator notes with all the necessary resources to run an interactive programme that will be delivered with a sense of fun, to engage and inspire all learners. To support the programme the book also contains a section on the key concepts of positive psychology that underpin the sessions, a PowerPoint for staff training and a downloadable resources with copiable resources and useful websites.

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Routledge

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1351691686

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How to be Happy

Promoting Achievement Through Wellbeing at KS1 and KS2

By: Ruth MacConville

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How to be Happy

Promoting Achievement Through Wellbeing at KS1 and KS2

By: Ruth MacConville

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Understanding and Tackling Obesity

A Whole-School Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

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Understanding and Tackling Obesity

A Whole-School Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

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Positive Body Image in the Early Years

A Practical Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

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Positive Body Image in the Early Years

A Practical Guide

By: Ruth MacConville

In response to growing awareness of body confidence issues in very young children, this book helps early years practitioners to promote positive body image. It explains how body image develops and gives practical guidance on building self-esteem, encouraging healthy habits and creating bias-free settings.

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Looking at Inclusion

Listening to the Voices of Young People

By: Ruth MacConville

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Listening to the Voices of Young People

By: Ruth MacConville

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Teaching Peer Support for Caring and Co-operation

Talk time, a Six-Step Method for 9-12 Year Olds

By: Tina Rae,Ruth MacConville

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Teaching Peer Support for Caring and Co-operation

Talk time, a Six-Step Method for 9-12 Year Olds

By: Tina Rae,Ruth MacConville

Includes CD-Rom ′In light of Every Child Matters agenda and of the current emphasis on giving children a voice in important decision making situations, this book could be a valuable tool′- Educational Psychology in Practice ′This is a great little book designed to help children between the ages nine and 12 to develop good relationships with each other and with other people... [It] includes clear guidance on ways in which children themselves can raise the self-esteem and social status of their less popular peers through listening, talking and understanding others′ - SENCO Update Ruth and Tina draw upon their experiences to provide a peer support programme that encourages inclusive prosocial processes for young people aged nine to twelve. Drawing upon the philosophy of a Circle of Friends, they have developed a six-step programme that harnesses the skills of popular young people to help others who may have low social status. The Talk Time programme builds on the message that relationships are what matter most and emphasizes that relationships happen through listening, talking and understanding others. The book provides all the resources needed including: • facilitators′ notes • pupil resources • letter to parents • staff briefing sheet • pupil certificate. The programme is intended to be run for a group of eight to twelve pupils once a week during lunch times for one term. The aim is to help all group members and hopefully carry over to improve the social climate of the classroom and create a positive and cooperative working environment. Ruth MacConville is the Head of the Special Educational Needs service, based in Ealing. Tina Rae is a Senior Educational Psychologist based in Hillingdon.

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1849202672

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Teaching Happiness

A Ten-step Curriculum for Creating Positive Classrooms

By: Ruth MacConville,George Robinson

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Teaching Happiness

A Ten-step Curriculum for Creating Positive Classrooms

By: Ruth MacConville,George Robinson

Teaching Happiness is a brand new resource designed to help you teach young people the attitude change, knowledge, practice and skill developments that are essential for building happiness in a creative and engaging manner. Ten interactive sessions cover different aspects of happiness. Each session is largely based on group discussions and partner work encouraging pupils to learn about themselves and others. Throughout the programme pupils are introduced to positive psychology insights including: * Flexible learning skills * Learned optimism * Concepts of signature strengths * Developing a 'growth' mindset. The Teaching Happiness programme is designed to be delivered with a sense of fun and celebration to engage and inspire all learners. Young people are encouraged to practice the skills and ideas introduced throughout the sessions in their everyday lives, with a core element of the programme being the home-practice activities. The programme is suitable for a range of ages. Examples of feedback from pupils are included throughout the text to reflect real-life experiences and to help support staff in their delivery of the programme.

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1906517215

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Ruth

Relationships That Bring Life

By: Ruth Haley Barton

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Ruth

Relationships That Bring Life

By: Ruth Haley Barton

Bring Hope, Faith, and Love to Your Relationships. The biblical character of Ruth was striking in her capacity to bring life to her relationships. Even in the midst of tragedy and difficulty, her presence blessed and influenced friends and strangers in her community, the man she grew to love, her children, and her in-laws. This six-week Fisherman Bible Studyguide uses Ruth's story to help you reflect on your own relationships and the ways in which God might be inviting you to move different ways--ways that will lead you into life-giving patterns of relating with others. Fisherman Bible Studyguides offer: * Penetrating questions that generate discussion * Flexible format for group or individual needs * Helpful leader’s notes * Emphasis on daily application of Bible truth

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Ruth

Relationships That Bring Life

By: Ruth Haley Barton

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Relationships That Bring Life

By: Ruth Haley Barton

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0307565092

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Ruth and Naomi

A Story of Friendship, Growth, and Change

By: Elizabeth Ruth Obbard

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Ruth and Naomi

A Story of Friendship, Growth, and Change

By: Elizabeth Ruth Obbard

In a retelling of the story of Ruth, this book offers an opportunity to see the Scriptural truth in our own lives and to value the sanctity and depth of each human life, with each chapter ending with a prayer that emphasizes the theme of human love being the root of all that is good.

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0867165030

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Woman of Wisdom

Threads of Covenant Woven through the Pages of Ruth

By: Ruth Coghill,Alma Petersen

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Threads of Covenant Woven through the Pages of Ruth

By: Ruth Coghill,Alma Petersen

What does it mean to live “in covenant” with the Living God? Woman of Wisdom guides you to discover the answer to that question. Ruth Coghill and Alma Petersen utilize the book of Ruth to emphasize covenant’s practical application for today. You’ll be drawn into God’s eternal purpose for us to enter into an intimate relationship with Him. Expect to be transformed as you enter into a profound and life-changing covenant relationship with the Lord God Almighty through this WOW study of His Word. — Lisa Elliott, inspirational speaker and award-winning author of The Ben Ripple and Dancing in the Rain

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Word Alive Press

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1486617174

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Ruth Burrows

Essential Writings

By: Jones, Michelle

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Ruth Burrows

Essential Writings

By: Jones, Michelle

Ruth Burrows is the pen name of Sister Rachel, OCD, a nun in the Carmelite monastery in Quidenham, England, and the author of more than a dozen books on prayer and the mystical life. Describing the central theme that runs throughout her work, she writes: "God offers himself in total love to each one of us. Our part is to open our hearts to receive the gift." That theme is reflected in the writings assembled here.

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Orbis Books

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1608337758

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9781608337750

The Scoop on Ruth

All in the Family, Sense and Nun-sense, Along the Way, the P" Source"

By: Ruth M. Penksa, gnsh

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The Scoop on Ruth

All in the Family, Sense and Nun-sense, Along the Way, the P" Source"

By: Ruth M. Penksa, gnsh

What's "The Scoop on Ruth"? When you open the book you will enter my world and discover what I have been about. It is a tell all, an honest revelation. That world begins with "All in the Family' and the people and events where growing up happens. In "Sense and Nun-sense" you will be privy to some events even to this day hidden from Sister Superior- like "The Chocolate Cover-Up". Then "Along the Way" there are defining moments and people that ultimately influence us to become who we are.Yes, even when a good Catholic girl flunks Communion. The final section "The 'P' Source" began in the novitiate when no talent me was encouraged to write "gospels". My creative pen found other modes of expression, into writing prayers, greetings, or capturing events. And, there is room for your story to come alive here. It's because I was a copy cat. I borrowed Jesus' style. So, if the parable fits....

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1438953607

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9781438953601

Letters from Ruth

By: Ruth Stewart Fajfr,Ruth Stewart

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Letters from Ruth

By: Ruth Stewart Fajfr,Ruth Stewart

Out of a lifetime of counseling women through her vast correspondence came these letters written by Bible teacher and missionary, Ruth Stewart Fajfr. In them she shares the lessons the Lord has taught this saint of God over the years.

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1566320267

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Biography of "Ruth with the Truth" Wardell

Missionary to the Jewish People

By: Ruth Wardell,Jeffrey Gutterman

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Biography of "Ruth with the Truth" Wardell

Missionary to the Jewish People

By: Ruth Wardell,Jeffrey Gutterman

Picture a beautiful patchwork quilt put together by good friends and you will understand and welcome this intimate portrait of Ruth Wardell, a passionate believer and friend of the Jewish people. Ruth tells her story with the help of author Jeffrey Gutterman and photos contributed for the special occasion of celebrating Ruth's life. Following Ruth's life story is to follow developments in the Messianic Jewish community that emerged during her lifetime from just a few congregations to a worldwide phenomenon. She is credited with leading Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum to faith in his Messiah, leading to the founding of Ariel Ministries and an international Bible teaching ministry and outreach to Jewish people.-- Publisher's statement

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194

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1935174088

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Ruthie, Brethren Girl

An Autobiography

By: Ruth Rogers Stokes

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Ruthie, Brethren Girl

An Autobiography

By: Ruth Rogers Stokes

Ruth Rogers was born 10 September 1925 at Windber, Pennsylvania. This work tells of her life and work. It also gives information about her family including both sets of grandparents.

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Winepress Pub

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1883893607

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