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S2 Ep 2 - The Science of Happiness in Early Childhood
In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin interviews ECE Professor, Christine Zupo, about the Science of Happiness and its relevance to early childhood education.
Christine explains the principles of positive psychology, the sustainable happiness model, and how educators can influence children's emotional well-being. The conversation delves into intentional strategies for fostering happiness, the distinction between joy and happiness, and the physical effects of positive emotions.
Christine emphasizes the importance of intentionality in creating positive experiences and the significant role educators play in shaping children's baseline of happiness.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions
02:21 What is the Science of Happiness
04:24 The Sustainable Happiness Model
09:26 Intentional Strategies to Achieve Happiness
16:12 Influence of Educators on Children's Happiness
20:17 Physical Effects of Positive Emotions
25:57 Susie’s Reflection and Takeaways
About Christine Zupo
Christine Zupo is a professor at the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College in the Early Childhood degree/diploma and Electives programs, bringing over 35 years of experience working with young children andfamilies in a variety of Early Learning and Care settings.
Christine has been teaching post-secondary education for over 18 years, holds a Master of Arts degree and is a passionate advocate for social justice issues.
Christine’s research interest is studying the effects of positive emotions on the subjective sense of wellbeing to better understand how post-secondary institutions can build initiatives that create a culture of mental wellness.
About The Workshops
Please check out this link for more details about her professional development workshops.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbYWfTKKI/KUsvEReTZ1wmaZOBk1jLJg/edit?utm_content=DAGbYWfTKKI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b
License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA
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By Susie BeghinIn this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin interviews ECE Professor, Christine Zupo, about the Science of Happiness and its relevance to early childhood education.
Christine explains the principles of positive psychology, the sustainable happiness model, and how educators can influence children's emotional well-being. The conversation delves into intentional strategies for fostering happiness, the distinction between joy and happiness, and the physical effects of positive emotions.
Christine emphasizes the importance of intentionality in creating positive experiences and the significant role educators play in shaping children's baseline of happiness.
Chapters
00:00 Introductions
02:21 What is the Science of Happiness
04:24 The Sustainable Happiness Model
09:26 Intentional Strategies to Achieve Happiness
16:12 Influence of Educators on Children's Happiness
20:17 Physical Effects of Positive Emotions
25:57 Susie’s Reflection and Takeaways
About Christine Zupo
Christine Zupo is a professor at the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College in the Early Childhood degree/diploma and Electives programs, bringing over 35 years of experience working with young children andfamilies in a variety of Early Learning and Care settings.
Christine has been teaching post-secondary education for over 18 years, holds a Master of Arts degree and is a passionate advocate for social justice issues.
Christine’s research interest is studying the effects of positive emotions on the subjective sense of wellbeing to better understand how post-secondary institutions can build initiatives that create a culture of mental wellness.
About The Workshops
Please check out this link for more details about her professional development workshops.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbYWfTKKI/KUsvEReTZ1wmaZOBk1jLJg/edit?utm_content=DAGbYWfTKKI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b
License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA