1. “We are what we think. All that we are
arises with our thoughts. With our
thoughts, we make the world.”
Hindu Prince Siddharta Gautama, the founder
of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C. (Buddha)

2. GERMAN FLA- PROJECT 2012
‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS
ONLY!?’’
How it all began…

3. Today‘s homework: Simply ‘‘Subject Happiness‘‘-
being happy!
for German
- How a new subject changed
German schools
students only?
FACT:
… and what about YOU?
students are the least happy at
…and what about YOU? the dentist‘s - and at school
SOLUTION: ``Subject Happiness``
PROJECT: Sixth former and IB student? What are you waiting for?  learn life skills with fun
 we meet in classroom G Kennicott on 13 December 2011 during  develop creativity while
lunch time break for further information solving tasks
 take over responsibility
 learn more about it and get involved in a
 win people over
psychological, schooldevelopmental, cultural and linguistic project in  resolve conflicts
whatever way you like (arts, media, sports, language, presentations discover and experience
…) interests and talents
 develop health
 in the long run we might organise a discussion with experts and consciousness …
an exchange with German students
BENEFITS: combine the obligatory with fun CONTACT PERSONS:
(CAS suitable), meet the initiator Ms Anna Löffler-Gutmann (German FLA &
FLA Ambassador, Redworth library)
himself, experience ``subject happiness`` in a Mr Troake (Psychology, Kennicott room G)
German classroom …
LEARN TO BE HAPPY!!! 

4. GERMAN FLA- PROJECT 2012
‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS
ONLY!?’’
What we made of it…

5. Today‘s homework: ‘‘Subject Happiness‘‘- for
Simply being happy!
German students only?
- How a new subject changed
German schools at KEVICC
…and us !?!
 Very enthusiastic and committed year 12 IB students have been BENEFITS: combine the
meeting during lunch break once a week since December 2011 to obligatory with fun (CAS
suitable), talk to the
learn both about their own idea of happiness and the subject
initiator himself,
curriculum in Germany. experience ``subject
happiness``, virtual
 Not only do they get involved in exchange with German
psychological, schooldevelopmental, cultural and linguistic projects students …
but also they create and present their own projects matched with the
curricular units, e.g. ‘‘Body in motion‘‘, in various creative ways Learn more about
(arts, media, sports, literature etc.) while using English/German yourself and
literary sources. BE HAPPY!!! 
 Also, we will hold a videoconference with the subject‘s initiator in
April/May 2012 and we have our own closed forum online to have a
virtual exchange with German students who are familiar with the

6. GERMAN FLA- PROJECT 2012
‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS
ONLY!?’’
Experiencing ‘’Subject Happiness’’…

7. - Methods : ‘‘Happiness in action‘‘
- Discussion & Evaluation
- Virtual communication &
Videoconference ...

8. - Methods : ‘‘Happiness in action‘‘
- Discussion & Evaluation
- Virtual communication &
Videoconference ...

9. - Methods : ‘‘Happiness in action‘‘ My Biography
Cornwall +++ Hard work -+, degree
- Discussion & Evaluation Vienna +++ + Project ‚‘Subject
Happiness‘‘ ? Counselling
in educational
New town, Work experience and
London +++ psychology
- Virtual communication & new place,
New friends,
improving language skills:
England
Hard new life + - Hard to find
Videoconference ... work, Studiying in internship
+ family, Munich places … …???
A-Levels
friends ? Where and what
Elementary/ exactly do I want to
study?
primary school
School Exchange to Upminster: Vicky , friend for a lifetime
Birth NOW Future???
JoHari-Window
ME
Known Unknown
Known Public person Blind spot
(Öffentliche (Blinder Fleck)
OTHERS
Person)
Unknown My secret Unconscious
(Mein knowledge
Geheimnis) (Unbewusstes
Wissen)
(Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham, 1955; Fritz-Schubert Institute, Heidelberg)

10. GERMAN FLA- PROJECT 2012
‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS
ONLY!?’’
What we think about it…

11. FLA- PROJECT 2012 ‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS ONLY!?‘‘
ANNA LÖFFLER-GUTMANN 23. Januar 2012
Reflection and Discussion I (e.g. Enjoying life)
How did you feel yourself while testing the methods?
Which methods can you remember and which one is your favourite so far and why?
What did you learn about yourself?
Do you think these methods and their results are useful in your daily life and can the
methods contribute to a more enjoyable life?
Preparation for international exchange
(psychological, linguistic, cultural & schooldevelopmental aspect)
What would you like to ask the initiator about this concept of the first lessons of ‘’subject
happiness’’? (positive/negative criticism etc.)
What would you like to know from the students in Germany? What could you talk about
against this background and your personal experience?

12. What we think
about it…
‘’I joined this project not really knowing
what it was and therefore thought I
wouldn't stay long or enjoy it. However, I
was really quite surprised at what
happiness is and what techniques we can
use to explore it. My favourite technique
so far was the 'Warm Back' for I can now
become easily happy by looking at what
my lovely friends have written about me!
I really do enjoy learning about
happiness!‘‘ :D – Ruby Ritter

13. What we think ‘’I took part in it as I wanted to find out more about the
subject. I didn’t have many expectations really. I really
about it… liked the method where we wrote on each other’s backs.
I think it’s important for people to feel valued in life and
that makes them happy but also it’s great to be able to
tell someone how you feel about someone as it’s often
quite hard. I think it would be good to include it in
English Curriculum. The methods seem good but only if it
was taken seriously.’’ – Hope

14. GERMAN FLA- PROJECT 2012
‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS
ONLY!?’’
What do YOU think about it…

15. - Methods : ‘‘Happiness in action‘‘
- Discussion & Evaluation
- Virtual communication &
Videoconference ...

16. GERMAN FLA- PROJECT 2012
‘‘SUBJECT HAPPINESS- FOR GERMAN STUDENTS
ONLY!?’’
What the expert says...

17. ‘‘Subject Happiuess- for
German students only!?‘‘
‘’Never before have there been as many problematic children as we see today. Our children
are said to be hyperactive, aggressive, striving to become top model or superstar or they are
hiding under their mother’s apron strings. But are we really surrounded by small tyrants and
anxious people who stay in the family home forever?
No, states Ernst Fritz-Schubert. We are far too focused on their supposed problems fearing
that they might fail in today’s meritocracy. But if one only holds their weaknesses against
them they will become unhappy and demotivated. Fritz-Schubert advocates for a radical
change in thinking and therefore offers a new pedagogical approach: the happiness of our
children must have priority. Whoever knows a lot about oneself, who learns to build one’s
strengths and to work to improve one’s weaknesses will learn to be happy. Even in difficult
situations in life you would be crisis-proof.’’
Happiness can be learned- what gives children life’s strength
Glück kann man lernen-Was Kinder stark fürs Leben macht
(Ernst Fritz-Schubert, Berlin 2010)