"Positive Psychology Passport" Showcase Project Guide

Project Overview

Welcome to the grand finale of our 12-week Positive Psychology journey! Your "Positive Psychology Passport" project is your opportunity to showcase everything you've learned and how you've applied these concepts to your own life. Think of this as your personal journey, documented and celebrated.

Project Objective

To demonstrate your understanding of positive psychology concepts (e.g., gratitude, mindfulness, strengths, resilience, positive relationships) through a creative presentation of your personal experiences and reflections over the past 12 weeks.

Deliverables

Choose ONE of the following formats for your showcase. Be creative and make it personal!

Option 1: Digital Presentation (Slides, Video, Website)

• Content: Your presentation should include:
  • An introduction to your personal definition of well-being.
  • Highlights from at least three different positive psychology concepts you explored in your passport (e.g., a gratitude practice, a mindfulness exercise, identifying a personal strength).
  • Specific examples of how these concepts impacted you or situations in your life.
  • Visuals (images, short video clips, graphics) that enhance your story.
  • A reflection on your growth over the 12 weeks and how you plan to continue these practices.
• Duration: 3-5 minutes for presentation.

Option 2: Physical Display (Poster Board, Diorama, Art Piece with Explanation)

• Content: Your display should visually represent:
  • Your personal definition of well-being.
  • At least three positive psychology concepts you focused on in your passport.
  • Clear explanations or narratives accompanying your visuals, detailing your experiences and insights.
  • Creative elements that reflect your personality and understanding.
  • A written reflection (can be attached to the display) on your journey and future well-being goals.
• Presentation: Be ready to walk your peers through your display and explain your choices.

Option 3: Performance (Spoken Word, Skit, Song)

• Content: Your performance should creatively convey:
  • Your understanding of well-being.
  • How at least three positive psychology concepts manifested in your personal journey.
  • Your reflections, challenges, and triumphs.
  • The performance should be engaging and clearly connect to the themes of positive psychology.
• Duration: 3-5 minutes for performance.

Showcase Day Expectations

• Be Prepared: Ensure your project is complete and ready to share by the due date.
• Engage: Be an active listener and thoughtful participant during your peers' showcases.
• Provide Feedback: Use the Peer Feedback Forms Worksheet to give constructive and supportive feedback to your classmates.

Assessment Criteria

Your project will be assessed based on:

• Clarity & Understanding: How well you explain positive psychology concepts and their relevance to your journey.
• Creativity & Engagement: The originality and effort put into your chosen format.
• Reflection: The depth of your personal insights and growth over the 12 weeks.
• Presentation Skills: Your ability to clearly and confidently communicate your project to the class.

Peer Feedback Forms

Presenter's Name: __________________________________
Your Name: __________________________________

Today, you'll be giving constructive feedback to your peers on their "Positive Psychology Passport" Showcase projects. Remember the "Glow and Grow" model:

• Glow: Something specific and positive that the presenter did well or something insightful about their project.
• Grow: One specific, kind, and helpful suggestion for how the presenter could expand on their project or presentation in the future.

Feedback Section 1

Project Theme/Focus:

1. Glow (What did they do well? What was insightful? Be specific!):

2. Grow (What is one specific, kind, and helpful suggestion for improvement or further exploration?):

Feedback Section 2 (If providing feedback for multiple projects)

Project Theme/Focus:

1. Glow (What did they do well? What was insightful? Be specific!):

2. Grow (What is one specific, kind, and helpful suggestion for improvement or further exploration?):

Feedback Section 3 (If providing feedback for multiple projects)

Project Theme/Focus:

1. Glow (What did they do well? What was insightful? Be specific!):

2. Grow (What is one specific, kind, and helpful suggestion for improvement or further exploration?):