HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE,DONDAICHA
BLOG NUMBER 113
HAPPINESS CLASS & HAPPINESS CURRICULUM
With a vision to enhance students’ mindfulness and positive productivity, the happiness curriculum is in action our school plans to introduce it shortly
Similar to the conventional studies, practice to feel better is equally important. That’s how this curriculum is included at the school level to take care of mental health from childhood.
The basic idea behind such an initiative is to let the children grow safe and sound amidst the complex social problems and threats.
How do Happiness Curriculum activities work?
• The curriculum is for children up to std.VIII
• To learn about the happiness curriculum, the students must follow the philosophy imposed by great thinkers like Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Jiddu Krishnamurthy, Agrahar Nagraj Sarman, etc.
• As a student starts their education journey, they need to learn the fundamentals of emotional science to care for others as well as for themselves. That’s how this happiness curriculum works from the beginning in the elementary level of school.
• As the students proceed academically, they need to learn more about observing body language, exploring their own preferences to find happiness, recognizing physical similarities, etc.
• There are no grades, tests, or formal text-based study processes related to this course. So a student can enjoy and feel the right message through different modules as planned.
• There are books available for each standard for ex;
Happiness
Class Happiness Book
Happiness Curriculum Framework (Filesize-984 KB)
Nursery / KG Happiness Book for Class-Nursery / KG (Filesize-6.16 MB)
Ist Happiness Book for Class-I (Filesize-4.16 MB)
IInd Happiness Book for Class-II (Filesize-4.25 MB)
IIIrd Happiness Book for Class-III (Filesize-3.36 MB)
IVth Happiness Book for Class-IV (Filesize-3.32 MB)
Vth Happiness Book for Class-V (Filesize-3.34 MB)
VIth Happiness Book for Class-VI (Filesize-100 MB)
VIIth Happiness Book for Class-VII (Filesize-5.71 MB)
VIIIth Happiness Book for Class-VIII (Filesize-126 MB)
Importance of happiness curriculum.
• This course is as important as any other subject in the formal academic subjects present in school.
• With the pressure a student has to bear through personal expectations and social problems, a healthy way to keep the self joyous is very crucial.
• The happiness curriculum activities not only help an individual to solve his own problems, but to assist someone else with empathy.
• As there’s no grade system associated with the course, the students are free to learn this basic science of the mind at their own pace.
• Moreover, in our country where more than 50% of the population is youth, this curriculum can play a potential role to create a generous society from childhood.
Application and response
• There are many positive responses about the happiness curriculum till now. Not only students but the teachers are getting benefits with this course.
• As the students are getting more attentive in class, the teachers are also prioritising values over academic success
• Several organizations like Le Monde, World Economic Forum, and NPR praised this model of happiness curriculum. Also, states like Andhra Pradesh and Uttarakhand have adopted the idea of the happiness model. Also, countries like Afghanistan, Nepal, and UAE are influenced by this idea and are about to implement the same.
• The happy curriculum in India is a pioneer in building fundamental awareness of mindfulness and social-emotional learning. However, there was a long gap in the pandemic situation. With a long future goal of developing a positive generation in this country, this curriculum would be a huge advantage for the students.
Frequently Asked Questions on Happiness Curriculum
Does a happy curriculum help?
It is proven that this course helps the pupils improve their thinking process, explore self preferences, and be empathetic with social circumstances. As this course is structured under professional observation, it will be effective to a large extent.
What are the things included in happy curriculum activities?
This curriculum includes different modules. The contents of these modules facilitate critical thinking practice and problem-solving skills with a positive approach.
Is participating in a happy curriculum only meant for children?
This course is currently designed for students from nursery to class eight only. It is meant to encourage them for potential emotional awareness.
PLEASE FIND HEREUNDER THE SYLLABUS FOR HAPPINESS CLASS WHICH WILL BE OF 45 MIN DAILY BEFORE STARTING THE REGUALR SUBJECT CLSSES OR AS WE DESIRE TO IMPLEMENT
OUR HASTI SCHOOL IF IMPLIMENTS THE HAPPINESS CLASS IT WOULD BE A SPECIAL & DISTINCT FEATURE
FOR IMPLEMENTING IT FROM SCHOLASTIC SESSION 2022-2023 DO NOT FORGET TO GIVE INPUT* , & YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON IMPLEMENTATION ALONG WITH DETAIL PLAN . .THIS WILL BE ONLY FOR THE CLASSESS I TO VIII…
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