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Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 24 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Pennsylvania
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Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology. In this course, we study with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. Through an exploration their work "True Grit" and interviews with researchers and practitioners, you develop a research hypothesis and learn how to understand the difference between internal and external validity. You also begin to understand and apply the strengths and weaknesses associated with different types of measurements and evaluation designs. You then interpret the results in an empirical study. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science and Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions.

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Lesson 1: Research Overview and Overview of Character

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 1.1 Planning for Research
  • Angela Duckworth: Overview of Character

1 Readings

  • True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers

Lesson 2: Hypotheses and Theories

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Developing a hypothesis

3 Videos

  • 1.2 Hypothesis and Theories
  • Practitioner Interviews (1.2) Paddy Steinfort, Andrew Soren, David Meketon
  • Angela Duckworth: Theory of Character

Lesson 3: Theory of Grit

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 1.3_Stages of the Research Process
  • Practitioner Interviews (1.3) Andrew Soren
  • Angela Duckworth: Theory of Grit

1 Readings

  • Overview of the Research Process

Lesson 4: Validity

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

1 Peer Review

  • Developing a hypothesis

1 Discussions

  • Extension Assignment

1 Videos

  • 1.4_Validity

2 Readings

  • Module Overview
  • Internal and External Validity: General Issues

Lesson 1: Data Collection Overview

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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4 Videos

  • 2.1 Collecting Data
  • Practitioner Interviews (2.1) David Meketon
  • Angela Duckworth: 2.1- Self-Discipline Study
  • Angela Duckworth: 2.1 All Measures are Imperfect

2 Readings

  • Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents
  • Module 2 Validity Overview

Lesson 2: Quantitative Methods

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Operationalization Proposal

4 Videos

  • 2.2 Quantitative Methods
  • Practitioner Interview (2.2) Paddy Steinfort
  • Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Self-Control Measures
  • Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Grit Measures

4 Readings

  • Grit Scale
  • BioData Measure of Grit
  • Self-Control Scale
  • Development and Validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit – S)

Lesson 3: Qualitative Methods

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Operationalization, Validity and Reliability

1 Discussions

  • Extension Assignment

3 Videos

  • 2.3 Qualitative Methods
  • Practitioner Interview (2.3) Andrew Soren
  • Angela Duckworth: 2.3 Qualitative Coding

1 Readings

  • An Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods

Lesson 1: Data Analysis Overview

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • 3.1 Data Analysis
  • Angela Duckworth: 3.1 WOOP
  • Practitioner Interview (3.1) David Meketon

2 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Overview
  • Research Methods Knowledge Base: Analysis

Lesson 2: Descriptive Methods

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Hypotheses and Analyses

3 Videos

  • 3.2 Descriptive Analysis
  • Practitioner Interview (3.2) Andrew Soren
  • Angela Duckworth: 3.2 Purpose & Grit

1 Readings

  • Research Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics

Lesson 3: Inferential Methods

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Hypotheses and Analyses

1 Discussions

  • Extension Assignment

5 Videos

  • Inferential Statistics
  • Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Correlation
  • Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Effect Size
  • Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Growth Mindset
  • Practitioner Interview (3.3) Paddy Steinfort

2 Readings

  • Research Methods Knowledge Database: Inferential Statistics
  • Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals

Lesson 1: Approaches to Research Design

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Research Design

3 Videos

  • 4.1_Using Research
  • Angela Duckworth: 4.1 Deliberate Practice
  • Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren and Paddy Steinfort

1 Readings

  • Becoming an Educated Consumer of Research: A Quick Look at the Basics of Research Methodologies and Design

Lesson 2: The Anatomy of a Research Article

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • 4.2_ The Anatomy of a Research Article
  • Angela Duckworth: 4.2 Grit and Other People

1 Readings

  • How to Read a Research Study Article

Lesson 3 A Review of Validity

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 4

1 Peer Review

  • Research Design

1 Discussions

  • Extension Assignment

4 Videos

  • 4.3_A Review of Validity
  • Angela Duckworth: 4.3 Grit & Parenting
  • Research: Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity
  • Practitioner Interview: (4.3) Andrew Soren

2 Readings

  • Eavesdropping on Happiness
  • Grit

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Discover the essentials of Positive Psychology with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. This foundational course delves into character, grit, and research methods, exploring key concepts such as internal and external validity, measurement types, and evaluation designs. Ideal for those in Personal Development, the course spans 1440 minutes and requires prior knowledge from relevant Positive Psychology courses. Available on Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options.

Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.
Instructors

Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.

Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.
Instructors

Angela Duckworth, Ph.D.