Enhancing Self-Esteem in the Classroom

by Lawrence, Denis

• ISBN13: 9781853963513
• ISBN10: 1853963518
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-10-01
• Publisher: Paul Chapman Pub

Summary

The need for self-esteem is probably the most important social need in children's education. Research shows consistently that children who feel confident about themselves achieve higher academic results, and have fewer behavioural problems, than children with low self-esteem. In this book, Denis Lawrence shows how to devise a systematic programme to enhance self-esteem, and how to use self-esteem enhancement in everyday teaching. A unique feature of Enhancing Self-Esteem in the Classroom is that all the activities and techniques advocated by the author are based on research and have been tested in practice. This latest edition includes a chapter on teachers' own self-esteem. It sets out practical ways in which teachers can maintain their self-esteem, in the light of recent research showing the relationship between teacher stress and self-esteem. Research shows that teacher stress is on the increase, and stressed teachers quickly lose self-esteem. The author outlines activities which willhelp teachers reduce their stress levels, before their self-esteem is reduced.

Table of Contents

What Is Self-Esteem?

Assessing Self-Esteem

Enhancing Self-Esteem while Teaching

Classroom Activities

A Counselling Approach

Behavioural Difficulties

The Teacher's Self-Esteem

Conclusion