Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Develop and evaluate research hypotheses in positive psychology
Master quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Apply statistical analysis techniques to research data
Understand different types of research validity
Design effective research studies
Interpret and apply research findings in practical settings
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores research methods in positive psychology, with a special focus on character development and grit. Students learn to develop research hypotheses, understand different types of validity, and master both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The curriculum covers statistical analysis, research design, and practical application of research findings. Through hands-on assignments and expert guidance from Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft, students gain practical experience in conducting and interpreting psychological research.
Planning for Research
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Collecting Data
Module 2 · 7 Hours to complete
Analyzing Data
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Using Research to Inform Your Work and the World Around You
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Foundations of Positive Psychology
Instructors
Pioneering Researcher in Grit and Self-Control
Dr. Angela Lee Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she investigates non-IQ competencies like self-control and grit, which significantly predict academic and professional success. Her research has spanned various populations, including West Point cadets, National Spelling Bee finalists, novice teachers, salespeople, and students. Dr. Duckworth earned her B.A. in Neurobiology from Harvard in 1992 and, as a Marshall Scholar, obtained a Master's in Neuroscience from Oxford. She completed her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Before her research career, she founded a nonprofit summer school for low-income children, which received the Better Government Award in Massachusetts and was featured as a Harvard Kennedy School case study. Additionally, she has experience as a McKinsey management consultant and spent five years teaching math in public schools across San Francisco, Philadelphia, and New York City. In recognition of her impactful work, she was selected as a MacArthur Fellow in 2013.
Champion of Education Reform and Urban Education at Penn
Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft holds a Ph.D. in education policy and currently serves as a post-doctoral fellow and the Associate Director of Operation Public Education at The University of Pennsylvania. She co-edited A Grand Bargain for Education Reform: New Rewards and Supports for New Accountability (Harvard Education Press, 2009), which offers a comprehensive framework for evaluating, compensating, and developing teachers. Her research delves into how education policies affect teachers' motivation, effectiveness, and retention. After graduating from Penn in 2004, Claire worked with Teach For America in Houston, where she began as a third-grade teacher and later became a program director supporting elementary and special education teachers, igniting her passion for urban education. Additionally, Claire is actively engaged in the Philadelphia civic community, serving as the Co-Founder and current President of PhillyCORE Leaders and holding positions on the boards of YouthBuild Philadelphia, Leadership Philadelphia, and Russell Byers Charter School.
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