Resources for Educators, Parents & Caregivers

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Rumi (1207-1273)

Explore ideas, conversations, and research from the Curriculum of Giving about how we learn and live together.

Here you’ll find talks, podcasts, articles, research, and practical resources exploring the role of giving in education and in supporting the wellbeing of families and communities — for educators, parents, and caregivers.

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Talks & Videos

Podcasts

Articles & Media

Research & Publications

Reviewing Values and Wellbeing education –
Nielsen & Ma (2023)

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Six Modes of Giving Pedagogy for Engagement and Wellbeing – for Teachers and Students –
Nielsen & Ma (2023)

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Hygge, Togetherness and Wellbeing in Multicultural Education –
Nielsen & Ma (2021)

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Connecting Social and Natural Ecologies for Student Wellbeing and Engagement –
Nielsen & Ma (2018)

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Investigating Meaningful Happiness and Wellbeing in College Students Through a ‘Curriculum of Giving’ Outdoor Education Program –
Nielsen & Ma (2016)

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Finding the Keys to Meaningful Happiness –
Nielsen (2014). Chapter 6

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A Curriculum of Giving for Student Wellbeing and Achievement –
Nielsen (2011).
Chapter 15

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Towards Pedagogy of Giving for Wellbeing and Social Engagement
Nielsen (2010).
Chapter 35

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Other Resources

Choose a life with meaning
PDF developed with OzHelp

Read

I Close My Eyes
Children’s book developed with
Library For All

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Creating Positive Learning Environments in Primary Education
UC units taught by A/Prof. Thomas Nielsen

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Creating Positive Learning Environments in Secondary Education
UC units taught by A/Prof. Thomas Nielsen

Read

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Resources for Educators, Parents & Caregivers

Rumi (1207-1273)

Explore ideas, conversations, and research from the Curriculum of Giving about how we learn and live together.

Talks & Videos

Podcasts

Articles & Media

How giving builds a life of meaningThe Conversation

Rethinking the purpose of educationThe Conversation

Teaching care and well-beingThe Canberra Times

Research highlights early childhood educator wellbeingThe Canberra Times

Starting school: Supporting children through the transitionCanberra Weekly

Helping children manage back-to-school stressCanberra Weekly

How should parents react to school reports?ABC Listen

Supporting university student wellbeing during examsABC News

How alive are Grundtvig’s words?Refleksioner Danish magazine

Giving to others starts with giving to oneselfChildspace New Zealand magazine

Developing meaning in life in early childhoodChildspace New Zealand magazine

Understanding Steiner educationABC Listen

Research & Publications

Reviewing Values and Wellbeing education – Nielsen & Ma (2023)

Six Modes of Giving Pedagogy for Engagement and Wellbeing – for Teachers and Students – Nielsen & Ma (2023)

Hygge, Togetherness and Wellbeing in Multicultural Education – Nielsen & Ma (2021)

Connecting Social and Natural Ecologies for Student Wellbeing and Engagement – Nielsen & Ma (2018)

Investigating Meaningful Happiness and Wellbeing in College Students Through a ‘Curriculum of Giving’ Outdoor Education Program – Nielsen & Ma (2016)

Finding the Keys to Meaningful Happiness – Nielsen (2014). Chapter 6

A Curriculum of Giving for Student Wellbeing and Achievement – Nielsen (2011).Chapter 15

Towards Pedagogy of Giving for Wellbeing and Social EngagementNielsen (2010).Chapter 35

Other Resources

Choose a life with meaningPDF developed with OzHelp

I Close My EyesChildren’s book developed with Library For All

Creating Positive Learning Environments in Primary EducationUC units taught by A/Prof. Thomas Nielsen

Creating Positive Learning Environments in Secondary EducationUC units taught by A/Prof. Thomas Nielsen

A book is taking shape

Contact Info

Let’s Chat

How giving builds a life of meaning
The Conversation

Rethinking the purpose of education
The Conversation

Teaching care and well-being
The Canberra Times

Research highlights early childhood educator wellbeing
The Canberra Times

Starting school: Supporting children through the transition
Canberra Weekly

Helping children manage back-to-school stress
Canberra Weekly

How should parents react to school reports?
ABC Listen

Supporting university student wellbeing during exams
ABC News

How alive are Grundtvig’s words?
Refleksioner Danish magazine

Giving to others starts with giving to oneself
Childspace New Zealand magazine

Developing meaning in life in early childhood
Childspace New Zealand magazine

Understanding Steiner education
ABC Listen

Reviewing Values and Wellbeing education –
Nielsen & Ma (2023)

Six Modes of Giving Pedagogy for Engagement and Wellbeing – for Teachers and Students –
Nielsen & Ma (2023)

Hygge, Togetherness and Wellbeing in Multicultural Education –
Nielsen & Ma (2021)

Connecting Social and Natural Ecologies for Student Wellbeing and Engagement –
Nielsen & Ma (2018)

Investigating Meaningful Happiness and Wellbeing in College Students Through a ‘Curriculum of Giving’ Outdoor Education Program –
Nielsen & Ma (2016)

Finding the Keys to Meaningful Happiness –
Nielsen (2014). Chapter 6

A Curriculum of Giving for Student Wellbeing and Achievement –
Nielsen (2011).
Chapter 15

Towards Pedagogy of Giving for Wellbeing and Social Engagement
Nielsen (2010).
Chapter 35

Choose a life with meaning
PDF developed with OzHelp

I Close My Eyes
Children’s book developed with
Library For All

Creating Positive Learning Environments in Primary Education
UC units taught by A/Prof. Thomas Nielsen

Creating Positive Learning Environments in Secondary Education
UC units taught by A/Prof. Thomas Nielsen