Short Cuts to Happiness: Happiness You Can Create in Your Reading Classroom

Abstract

          This academic article reflects the use of an inspirational outside reading book called ‘Short Cuts to Happiness’ written by Tal Ben-Shahar in a classroom and classroom activities related to the happiness theme with the belief that the class could be more enjoyable, active and blended with traditional textbook.  The book was implemented in the class of Analytical and Critical Reading and reflected by one hundred twenty-five English major sophomores.  The writer proposed guidelines for making reading class more productive, creative and practical by doing some experiments/ activities and reflection thinking sheet.