This document discusses strategies for enhancing self-concept and self-esteem among secondary school students. It defines self-concept as the value an individual places on their own characteristics and abilities, and how this gives rise to motivation. Self-esteem is described as involving evaluation and comparison. The document recommends several strategies parents and teachers can use to nurture a positive self-concept in children, such as pointing out their strengths, spending quality time with them, and treating them with compassion. Education is said to play a key role by challenging students and fostering their creative potential.
2. SELF-CONCEPT
Self-concept is defined as the value that an individual
places on his or her own characteristics, qualities,
abilities and actions (Woolfolk 2001).
It is the self-concept that gives rise to possible selves
and it is possible selves that create the motivation for
behaviour.
3. Self-concept is not innate but is developed by the
individual through interaction with the
environment and reflecting on that interaction.
The self-concept has been defined as the
individual’s perceptions of himself, his bodily
self-character, qualities and his perception of his
own status which he has acquired through
experience.
4. SELF-ESTEEM
Self-esteem is synonymous with general
self-concept and is defined as the global
feelings.
Self-esteem always involves a certain
degree of evaluation and comparison.
People with high self-esteem are always,
Optimistic, confident in their own abilities
and possess good Self-acceptance.
5. Education
Education is a light that shows the mankind
the right direction to truth.
The core objective of education is passing
on the information and attaining new levels
in life.
6. It should take students to levels of
learning they never thought possible.
It should develop attention, curiosity,
interest, optimism and passion while
learning or being taught.
It involves creative teaching that fosters
students’ creative potential.
7. As the child grows, his ability to interact
successfully with his environment
nurtures a healthy self-concept.
Parents, have the responsibility to
nurture this positive self-concept in the
child.
A favourable home environment with good
parent-child relationship is essential for
developing self-concept and self-esteem.
8. FOR DEVELOPING POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT
AND SELF-ESTEEM
Point out your child’s strengths
Give your child age-appropriate tasks
that can complete on her own
Spend time together
Help your child to manage his emotions
and work out problems
9. Keeps the lines of communication open
Give them ample time for free play and
exploration
Look at each child as a unique person
Keep your sense of humour
Give the freedom to make mistakes
Listen to your students
List daily and weekly goals that are
manageable
10. Induce self-care habit :
Eating a healthy diet
Getting optimal amounts of sleep
Doing regular exercise
Practicing good hygiene
Taking time to do things you enjoy
Wearing clothes neatly
Treating yourself well each day
11. Make me safe attitude
Make a deal with yourself that you will
stand always supportive to your mind,
i.e. I myselfwill solve my problems.
I will care myself with compassion and
caring, always remain the way of
calmness.
13. References
Ashley Bildfell (2015) What is Innovative Teaching and How Can
We Implement it into Our Classrooms at the Post-Secondary
Level? https://carleton.ca/tasupport/
Burnett, P.C. (1994). Self-concept and self-esteem in elementary
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