With this project, we would like to apply The Curious and Flourishing Schools - Positive Education (PE) in Building of Character Strengths and Virtues program in six schools in order to improve formal primary education as well as psychological well-being and resilience among both students and teachers. Specific objectives of the project would be: 1.Creation and development of the program The Curious and Flourishing Schools - PE in Building of Character Strengths and Virtues for implementing PE principles in the everyday lectures for students in upper classes in primary schools. 2.Creation and development of the training program for supporting teachers in building up their competencies for implementing PE principles in everyday educational work 3.Supporting teachers in building up their competencies for implementing PE principles in everyday educational work 4.Creation and development of the manual for supporting teachers for implementing PE principles in everyday educational work 5.Development of the research methodology for the evaluation of the effect the Curious and Flourishing Schools - PE in Building of Character Strengths and Virtues program has in partner schools 6.Establishing the PE School Clubs
We applied for this project in order to address the needs teachers in primary schools have, especially those induced by the consequences of COVID19 pandemics. Teachers also cope with the constant degradation of their profession in spite of the fact how important it is. During discussions with partners, common problems arose (violent behavior among students both in real and virtual settings, demotivation and lack of interest among students) which seem enhanced under the COVID19 pandemics. All of the partners agreed that there is a need for support both teachers and students in building up emotional and social skills that can help them cope with the alienation and fear for their mental and physical health. Both teachers and students need support in their personal growth and development threatened by altered circumstances in school and family life during and after the COVID19. Partner agreed that basic principles of positive education will help them overcome difficulties imposed by the lockdown and virtual lessons, and help them enhance feelings of personal well-being and in discovering personal strengths and virtues, as well as in discovering personal strengths and virtues, and new sources of motivation and enthusiasm.