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Self-esteem and its Impact on Academic development

Self-esteem and its Impact on Academic development. By Mariana De Luca, MA, NBCT Mariana.deluca@cms.k12.nc.us. What is Self-esteem?. The way a person thinks and feels about himself or herself. Why is self-esteem important?. How you feel about yourself affects how you act.

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Self-esteem and its Impact on Academic development

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  1. Self-esteem and its Impact on Academic development By Mariana De Luca, MA, NBCT Mariana.deluca@cms.k12.nc.us

  2. What is Self-esteem? The way a person thinks and feels about himself or herself.

  3. Why is self-esteem important? • How you feel about yourself affects how you act. • How children feel about themselves affects the way they act. • How you feel and think about yourself and how children feel and think about themselves can change each day.

  4. Why is self-esteem important? Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

  5. Five Areas of Self-esteem

  6. Characteristics of Children with High Self-esteem • Make friends easily • Show enthusiasm for activities • Are cooperative and follow age appropriate rules • Control their behavior • Play by themselves and with other children • Like to be creative and have their own ideas • Are happy, full of energy, and talk to others without much encouragement ( Nuttall, P. (1991). Self-esteem and children in NNCC)

  7. Analyzing Language • “I can’t do anything well.” • “I can pass this test.” • “I don’t like me. I wish I were someone else.” • “I can never play.” • “Don’t squeeze the kitten”. • “I know I can’t do it.” • “I know you can do it, keep trying.” • “Hold the kitten gently.” • “I had a great time.”

  8. Analyzing Actions • Expect too much or too little • Criticize • Use inappropriate language • Overprotect or neglect

  9. Parents Actions that Help Build Self-esteem • Show affection and love. • Provide support. • Spend time with child. • Teach respect. • Teach positive attitude. • Praise each child’s successes. • Show interest in each child’s activities or problems. • Tell children what to do instead of what not to do.

  10. Home Activities to Build Self-esteem • Set goals together • Discuss feelings, what they are proud of, what they are good at, etc. • Read, play games, draw, have fun together • Do chores

  11. Children with high self-esteem feel…

  12. References • (2008). Your child’s Self-Esteem. South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete Co. • Marzano, R. (2004). Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. • Nuttal, P. (1991). Self –esteem and children. (Family Day Care Facts Series). Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts.

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