Book Title: Happy Schools : Education of 21st Century from Lenses of Happiness

Authors: Prof. Vandana Punia and Sushumna Rao

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Book Description: This book offers a fresh perspective on 21st-century education through the lens of happiness, creativity, and compassion. Rooted in the principles of child-centric pedagogy and holistic learning, it serves as a guide for educators, policy makers, and learners seeking to transform classrooms into joyful, inclusive spaces. Drawing from real experiences, research insights, and innovative practices, it reimagines education as a journey of well-being and meaningful engagement.Would you like it customized further—for a specific course, audience (like student teachers), or theme (like Indian Knowledge Systems, NEP 2020, etc.)?This book offers a fresh perspective on 21st-century education through the lens of happiness, creativity, and compassion. Rooted in the principles of child-centric pedagogy and holistic learning, it serves as a guide for educators, policy makers, and learners seeking to transform classrooms into joyful, inclusive spaces. Drawing from real experiences, research insights, and innovative practices, it reimagines education as a journey of well-being and meaningful engagement.

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In a rapidly evolving world, what if the core of education were happiness? This thought-provoking book emerges from a UNESCO-recognised online mentoring initiative—Open Education for a Better World—and reimagines schools as spaces of joy, emotional well-being, and social resilience. Drawing upon the globally acclaimed UNESCO Happy Schools Framework (2016), it blends theory with practice to help educators foster truly nurturing environments. Whether you’re a teacher, trainer, or changemaker, this book empowers you to redefine quality education through the transformative lens of happiness.

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Prof. Vandana Punia and Sushumna Rao

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Positive psychology

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Title
Happy Schools : Education of 21st Century from Lenses of Happiness
Authors
Prof. Vandana Punia and Sushumna Rao
Licence

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Happy Schools : Education of 21st Century from Lenses of Happiness Copyright © by Prof. Vandana Punia and Sushumna Rao is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

© Prof. Vandana Punia, [2024].
Primary Subject
Positive psychology
Additional Subject(s)
Educational: Memory skills and creative thinking, Educational: Social and life skills, Educational: Uniformed public or protective services, Educational: School holiday / vacation workbook