Introduction

Abstract

The aim of this chapter is to introduce the aims of the book, how it is structured and introduce the main concepts of positive psychology and positive education. This includes a brief history of positive psychology and how it led to its application in schools as positive education. The chapter introduces positive education, what it is, why wellbeing is important in education and some of the main frameworks for positive education being used in schools. A rationale for why the focus of this book is on positive education and at all levels of those involved in education in the UK is also provided. Namely, to address whether positive education is too positive for the UK (Robson-Kelly, 2018).

Citation

Tytherleigh, M. and Carson, J. (2024), "Introduction", Tytherleigh, M. (Ed.) Positive Education at All Levels: Learning to Flourish (Positive Psychology in Practice), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-156-120241001