The APA Committee of Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) and the APA Education Directorate are pleased to announce a new 7-lesson unit plan Positive Psychology (PDF, 861KB)opens in new window, developed by Leah Greene, Fernando Romero, PhD, and Cori Schwarzrock. The seven lessons cover:
- The Psychology of Happiness;
- Positive Psychology Interventions: Character Strengths;
- Gratitude;
- Mindfulness and Psychology;
- Growth Mindset;
- Grit and Resilience; and
- Reprogramming Habits.
Each lesson includes a general overview, definitions of key terms, and a content outline; the lesson plan also provides a guide on integrating lessons into course content, eighteen classroom activities, references, and a resource list. Teachers can use the entire lesson plan or any parts they might want to take in use in class, either at any point during the year or in the spring after AP or IB exams, if taught. TOPSS thanks the APF David and Carol Myers Fund to Support Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools for its support of this project. TOPSS welcomes your feedback on the new lesson plan.
For more on the lesson plan, you can read the blog post Special Edition: APA Positive Psychology TOPSS Moduleopens in new window from author Cori Schwarzrock.
You can find more TOPSS lesson plans on the APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools webpage.
