Every child and adolescent has the right to positive growth through caring and secure interaction. A child develops in contact with other people, and the sense of self and social capital are built through daily encounters and experiences. I want to work and research on finding the potential in children and youth so that every one of them can find their strengths and abilities and the courage to succeed in life.

Positive pedagogy is an approach that is based on the frame of reference of positive and humanistic psychology and on researched knowledge. It emphasizes the value of warm encounter with each child and adolescent, supporting in trouble, and above all, seeing the good. At the heart of the pedagogy is the appreciation and teaching of character strengths and socio-emotional skills, along with the traditional school subjects. Understanding the importance of positive emotions and warm interaction for good learning and growth is the key. In positive pedagogy, research and hands-on learning can be applied to all kindergarten, elementary and secondary education and teaching. A variety of practices can be implemented from children to elderly, as each of us, regardless of age, needs help identifying our own strengths and benefit from gaining positive feedback and encouragement. The approach can also be applied at homes, where positive pedagogy supports the family’s positive mood and provides a cue for reinforcing interaction.

Positive pedagogy allows us to practice our ability to detect positive emotions and also purposefully add positive experiences to our daily lives. As the child and adolescent practices to discover their own successes, these experiences make him permanently stronger, and thus help to build a buffer against the adversities of life.