Transcript Positive Self Esteem

Positive Self Esteem
Definition, and ways to develop
positive self esteem in children.
Self Esteem
• Collection of beliefs or feelings that
we have about ourselves. This is how
we define ourselves which influences
our motivations, attitudes and
behaviors.
Self Esteem is based on:
• SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE OR WORTH:
the extent to which people value and
like themselves as well as perceive
that they are valued by others.
Self Esteem is also based
on:
• COMPETENCY
– The belief that one is able to accomplish
tasks and achieve one’s goals.
Self Esteem is also based
on:
• CONTROL:
– The degree to which individuals feel
that they can influence outcomes and
events in the world.
Self Efficacy
• The personal judgment about one’s
ability to produce an effect or to
learn a concept or a skill.
Self Concept
• The combination of perceptions that
a person has about himself. The
sense of being a distinct individual
who possesses a blend of attributes,
values, and behaviors that are unique.
Guides to Developing
Positive Self Esteem
• Prepare a safe environment with
durable toys and equipment and allow
children to freely explore.
• Avoid the use of general statements
like “be careful” and “good job”. Be
descriptive in praise and
encouragement.
– Refer to the Praise and Encouragement
handout
• Focus on what they can do rather
than on what they can’t do. Be
careful when talking about ourselves
also, we tend to say negative things
about ourselves when we make a
mistake.
• Treat all children equally and avoid
comparisons.
– Be careful here, consider what we are
saying when we say that we like how
someone is sitting at circle to encourage
other children to sit like them. Think
about this as it is controversial.
• Recognize each child’s elation when
accomplishing a task and cheer the
child’s successes and prosocial
behavior.
• Identify each child by name to aid in
self concept learning. Be very careful
of what you say about their family of
origin in front of the child.
• Help the children form friendships
by planning schedules, space use,
groupings, and activities that are
designed to help them learn to work
together and form friendships.
• Do not tolerate nastiness toward
children by others.
• Assist the children in learning to
respect and value diversity.
• Have a classroom where it is safe to
be whomever you are.
• Study family makeup to understand
children’s experiences better.
• Be as nonjudgmental as possible.
• Help parents to learn, enjoy and feel
competent in their parenting roles.
• Offer encouragement to parents as
well as the children.
• “Brag” on the children in front of the
parents, as long as no one would get
embarrassed.