PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION

• Most teachers shared that the training not only change their perception in teaching, but also at a more fundamental and personal level

• 14 over 21 core teachers reported that it influences their approaches to parenting.

MINDSET SHIFTING

• Teachers realized the importance of nurturing 'happy students' with social-emotional intelligence, beside academic performance.

• Teachers do less lecturing & telling and more role modeling & sharing.

“What differentiates Happy Schools and other trainings of social-emotional learning is the quality of practice. It creates all necessary conditions like grounded facilitators, mindful surrounding, deep listening… that enabled us to deep dive into the practice. Practicing is the only way to apply what we’ve learnt into real life.” 

- Mr. Tien Doan-Van, Vice Principal of Cao Thang High School 

“As a core teacher, I am very excited with supporting new teachers. I realized that this year’s training was very updated and helpful. With the new role as a facilitator, I had many opportunities to share with the new teachers my own journey of transformation.”

- Ms. Lan Thai-Thi-Mai, 2nd Grade Teacher, Thuan Thanh Primary School.

“The biggest change, for me is a new perception about Happiness, and it changes me not only as a teacher, but also as a parent, especially my relationship with my teenage daughter. I care more about her feelings and emotions in her school life, in her relationships with teachers and friends. I learn to accept the time when she doesn’t get good results, and to help her learn from and find a better way to study after that "failure".

- Ms. Lan Le-Thi-Mai, Principal of Thuan Thanh Primary School.

"I'm touched by the way Tinh Truc Gia’s teachers shared about the 'superpower' of their students with so much love. It gives me a clear example of nurturing the positive emotions and a concise explanation for emotion drives attention, attention drives learning."

– Ms. Quyen Nguyen, Vice Principal of Nguyen Truong To High School