The Happiness Curriculum has gained increasing attention globally as an innovative approach to education, aiming to foster emotional well-being and holistic development among students. Introduced in various countries, including Pakistan, this curriculum has been integrated into the textbooks. The need to investigate the content of these textbooks is crucial to understand the extent to which the Happiness Curriculum factors are incorporated and emphasized.
This study seeks to delve into the background of the Happiness Curriculum in Pakistan's textbooks, examining the curriculum's principles, implementation, and impact on students' overall well-being. These are the factors of the happiness curriculum Self-awareness and mindfulness, Critical thinking and inquiry, Effective communication and creative and free self-expression, Empathy and healthy relationships, Application of life skills to ideal with stressful and conflicting situations, Social awareness and values.
For Example If we talk about Pakistan Studies textbook for the grade 10 government of Punjab as the sole textbook for all the government schools in Punjab. This book has incorporated various content domains highly based on historical context, role of leadership, Social Justice, Religious Freedom and Peace, Economic Development, Health and Education etc. The textbook was analyzed in terms of cultural and historical content.
The Pakistan Studies textbook for grade ten is highly influenced cultural diversity, festivals, Social Issues and history of Pakistan etc. The textbook has covered various topics, such as Geography of Pakistan, Economy of Pakistan, Culture and Society etc. Both the Pakistan Studies textbook and the Happiness Curriculum are linked with each other and it helps the students to grow not only academically but also personally and socially.
