By Valter Martins (author)
"In intriguing look into how we think, learn, form beliefs and behaviours with opportunities to revolutionise the classroom. "
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The purpose of Positive Actions is to provide a call-to-action for educators to be a part of transforming the educational landscape to a value focused system. However the style of this book means that it is an educational and informative read even for those outside of the education sector. Starting from the very beginning with needs and instincts before working through the biological process of “seeing” the world around us right through language, behaviour and emotions, Psychopedagogue Valter Martins provides an easy to understand explanation of how our values and behaviours take shape.
With helpful examples such as The Green Mile to explain how perceptions of a situation can cause reactions to a scenario of someone being frustrated with their neighbour's dog we see how many different factors can impact how we see the world and how we react to it. By having a solid foundation of understanding as to what motivates human behaviour, educators are then in a strong position to promote positive behaviour which leads to more social harmony “making the lives of people better, more peaceful, successful, happier, with greater achievements in life—
people who can live together in a serene and cooperative way, care for each other and for their environment, and act in responsible ways”.
Positive Actions is an enlightening exploration of human behaviour that anyone reading can learn something from. I think that this book will be of benefit to the education sector and beyond if read by parents, family members, teachers and school staff - anyone in a prime position to influence the behaviour of children and young people.
The point raised in the book that the teaching of positive values can’t always be left to the parents as the parents themselves may not have had their own education really for me emphasizes that this book would do good in as many hands as possible. The highlight that any means of communication (books, TV, Radio, film, social media etc) can be used to promote both proper and unsuitable values, depending on the education of the people creating them further drives home the point.
In short, this is an encouraging call-to-action that is much-needed in this divisive time, that living peacefully and successfully together is not only possible but teachable in the classroom and beyond.
Education is the cornerstone of progress—shaping individuals, societies, and the future. Teachers and educators hold one of the most crucial roles in the world, with the power to make an undeniable difference. Their work has the potential to not only enrich minds but to inspire happiness and build more harmonious communities, one student at a time.
In Positive Actions, Psychopedagogue Martins delivers a powerful call-to-action for educators everywhere, urging them to take a central role in transforming the educational landscape. While families play a vital role in shaping values, Martins passionately argues that educators cannot—and should not—leave this responsibility solely to parents. The future of our society depends on the values instilled within our classrooms today.
Martins explores the profound impact education has on our perception of the world, our behaviors, and our happiness—both as individuals and as a collective society. With insightful clarity, he explains how our experiences shape our actions, values, and emotions, laying the foundation for true well-being and progress.
In this engaging, accessible read, Positive Actions walks readers through the brain’s complex processes of learning, helping us understand how knowledge influences who we become. Martins then brings to light a revolutionary approach to education—one that fosters not just intellectual growth but emotional and societal well-being.
This book is not only for educators but for anyone who believes in the transformative power of education. Join Martins in the movement to reshape the way we learn, think, and live, and help create a better, more harmonious world for all.
Available on Amazon Education is the cornerstone of progress—shaping individuals, societies, and the future. Teachers and educators hold one of the most crucial roles in the world, with the power to make an undeniable difference.
Positive Actions features in the following genres: Books for Teachers, Indie Author Books , Indie Books We Love, Educational: Cultural studies, Recommendations, Educational: Humanities and social sciences, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Positive Actions was written by Valter Martins and published by Independently published
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