Book contents
- Thrive
- Thrive
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Authors
- 1 The Need for Purpose
- 2 New Answers to ‘Why’
- 3 The Context for a New Purpose
- 4 What Does It Mean to ‘Thrive’ – Globally?
- 5 Pathfinders for a Thriving Planet
- 6 Stronger Together
- 7 Pathfinders for Thriving Societies
- 8 The Interpersonal Purpose
- 9 Pathfinders for Thriving Relationships
- 10 Me, Myself and I
- 11 Pathfinders for the Thriving Self
- 12 Agency
- 13 From Schools to Learning Ecosystems
- 14 Beyond Beautiful Exceptions
- 15 Getting Purposeful
- Bibliography
- Index
11 - Pathfinders for the Thriving Self
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 January 2021
- Thrive
- Thrive
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Authors
- 1 The Need for Purpose
- 2 New Answers to ‘Why’
- 3 The Context for a New Purpose
- 4 What Does It Mean to ‘Thrive’ – Globally?
- 5 Pathfinders for a Thriving Planet
- 6 Stronger Together
- 7 Pathfinders for Thriving Societies
- 8 The Interpersonal Purpose
- 9 Pathfinders for Thriving Relationships
- 10 Me, Myself and I
- 11 Pathfinders for the Thriving Self
- 12 Agency
- 13 From Schools to Learning Ecosystems
- 14 Beyond Beautiful Exceptions
- 15 Getting Purposeful
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
What does it look like when schools prioritise intrapersonal thriving? Educators have it in their power to help children and young people spend more time in nature, to find moments of silence, and to take physical and mental health seriously. Some schools have turned to mindfulness and meditation. Others are working to rethink physical education, fitness, and joy in movement, making this a priority for all students, not just the 'sporty' few. Most strikingly, some schools build their approach around what it takes for young people to find a sense of meaning and purpose in their work. This can look very different for different people and places.
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- ThriveThe Purpose of Schools in a Changing World, pp. 153 - 166Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021