Happy Schools International Online course - HSIO
Can happiness be learned?
In a free 9 month global online course we offer a holistic and experienced based learning journey for professionals in the educational sector to co-develop sustainable and future-oriented learning environments.
Prototyping year started Aug. 5th 2024!
2 to 4 hours weekly workload
New topic/theme covered every weeks
Participants are involved in the process, giving feedback and contextualizing what they've learnt so that they can contribute to the programme!
Applications are now closed with 185 participants!
We are thrilled to have received more than 300 applications for the course! Your enthusiasm and interest are truly inspiring. Thank you all for your overwhelming response! If you were not selected this time, please try again next year when the course will be open to everyone!
We would be delighted to have you join the course next year !
Promoting Learning Environments of Care
In today's fast-changing world, young people seek meaning amidst climate crises, socioeconomic upheavals, and technological advances like AI, which question traditional education. Schools, while important for knowledge, often overlook crucial life skills. To unlock human potential and promote fulfillment, we must build self-confidence and nurture positive relationships, emphasizing social-emotional skills. Teachers are key in creating supportive learning environments that prioritize well-being, shaping future adults who can thrive personally, socially, and environmentally.
Developing an inspiring Learning journey
The HSIO project has two main goals: to establish global partnerships for educator development and create an online learning platform. Year one focuses on training 150 diverse international pioneers in education, providing ongoing support, and refining the global prototype. In years II-IV, the project expands its collaboration, incorporates real-time experiences, encourages deeper interaction among participants, and generates valuable learning materials and scientific articles.
We are starting with 185 teachers, educators
and schools leaders from all around the world !
In the prototyping phase, in 2024 we invited 185 teachers, educators and school leaders around the world willing to learn, feedback and co-create the program with us !
This training course offers to support teachers in the development of their social emotional learning by building a learning network of change for the transformation of the educational system.
The idea is to give access to as many teachers as possible each year worldwide!
Together we will undertake an inner and outer journey through 3 modes of Care:
Care for Self - ego relation
To (re)connect with oneself and take care of oneself.
Become aware of the system, see oneself within the system and define a new educational paradigm.Care for Others and Society - alter relation
(Re)connecting with others, caring for relationships and enhancing their potential. Create the conditions for developing harmonious relationships with and between people.
Care for the environment and the Planet - eco relation
To (re)connect with nature and society and participate in the regeneration of systems. Co-evolve and prototype your intention for educational change.
Intention of the HSIO course
In the described context, the Happy Schools International Online Course (HSIO) is born out of a threefold consideration
HSIO is based on the gift economy. Help us make it a reality!
We invite you to contribute to our mission of placing well-being and happiness
At the center of education
Currently, we operate with the equivalent of 0.45 full-time positions, relying heavily on the volunteer work of our team and a generous community.
To strengthen our team and fairly compensate each professional, we have launched a crowdfunding campaign. Your support is invaluable.
🙏 Your donation helps create a virtuous circle of generosity.
Teachers trained at HSIO will bring their skills and energy to their schools and meaningful projects. Part of our resources also support The Peaceful Bamboo Family in Hué, Vietnam.
Share the campaign link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/happy-schools-international-online-course
Care at the Heart of Education: Help us make this a reality!
"The soft skills of yesterday become the hard skills of today and tomorrow!" — Andreas Schleicher (Director for the Directorate of Education and Skills – OECD PISA)
Why now?
The world needs optimism and creativity to build a better tomorrow, where we can live in harmony with ourselves, others, and nature. HSIO addresses this need by focusing on the development of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in schools, emphasizing three dimensions of care: Care for Self; Care for Others; Care for the Planet (Nature and Society).
Our Aim
We aspire to inspire teachers, educators, and school leaders worldwide to form a community of practitioners dedicated to shaping the future. Together, we will develop and refine skills, fostering collective growth.
Our competency framework is grounded in years of experience of Happy Schools in Vietnam and Switzerland and structured around the PISA Happy Life Index, UNESCO's principles for Happy Schools, the humanitarian principles and the Inner Development Goals (IDGs).
Our project is developed collaboratively, based on partnerships and anchored in research.
Prototyping Year Achievements
For this first year, we are happy and grateful to receive applications from over 300 professionals from Asia, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Participants will:
Explore and enhance socio-emotional skills
Provide feedback to improve the course and education
Create educational materials for peers
Contribute with contextualized field experiences to the next editions
Looking forward...
For years two and beyond, we are excited to expand our reach and impact. Your support is invaluable to sustain this program over the time and reach thousands of students all around the world.
Our dedicated and diverse team
A team of 43 experts from diverse backgrounds worldwide will contribute their experiences to the project, enhancing the HSIO learning process. Additionally, 23 facilitators will support collective sessions for our participants.
Currently, we operate with 0.45 full-time equivalents and rely heavily on volunteer work. Your support is invaluable in strengthening our team and advancing our mission.
Hosted by an not-for-profit organization with extensive experience Eurasia.
