Information Package / Course Catalogue
Positive Psychology Practices in Schools
Course Code: PDR511
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to develop positive psychology field, basic theories and applications. to introduce. Throughout the historical process of psychology, the negative aspects of life are always he was more interested. Today, negative affect, behavior, and thoughts Advanced on the classification and diagnosis of psychopathologies dealt with while there are systems, enough about human well-being, development, and positive properties no research has been done. Positive psychology, as a developing sub-field, discusses their positive experiences.

Course Content

History of positive psychology, positive affect, happiness and subjective well-being, psychological well-being, psychological resilience, motivation, positive psychology interventions

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knowing the history of positive psychology
2.To be able to understand the concepts of positive affect, happiness and subjective well-being
3.To be able to comprehend psychological well-being and psychological resilience
4.Knowing the motivation theories
5.Having theoretical and practical knowledge about positive psychology interventions
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hefferon, K., & Boniwell, I. (2014). Pozitif Psikoloji: Kuram, Araştırma ve Uygulamalar. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is positive psychology?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to positive psychology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Understanding feelings
Week 4 - Theoretical
Happiness and personal well being among countries
Week 5 - Theoretical
Psychological well being
Week 6 - Theoretical
Optimism and hope
Week 7 - Theoretical
Psychological durability
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development after trauma
Week 10 - Theoretical
Values
Week 11 - Theoretical
Motivation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Goal Theories
Week 13 - Theoretical
Interventions in poritive psychology
Week 14 - Theoretical
Practising positive psychology
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Evaluation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment111314
Midterm Examination110313
Final Examination110414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026