Self-Concept/Self-Esteem

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Self-Concept/Self-Esteem

• Cause or Effect?

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Self-Concept

• A Composite of all Self-Definitions
• Cognitions, Beliefs, Images, Emotions
• Explanation of who we are
• In a constant state of CHANGE
• Partitioned into separate identities
• Sports, Academic, Social, etc.
• Moderate Correlation to Academic Achievement

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Self-Esteem

• An emotional reaction to who you are
• A subsection of the Self-Concept
• Affection/Disaffection of ourselves
• Tied to performance in valued activities
• Children have higher Self-Esteem
• Teenage females have moderate-low Self-Esteem
• Moderate Correlation to Achievement

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Classroom Techniques

• Maintain an atmosphere of TRUST.
• Help to recognize process emotion
• Youre feeling _______.
• Predict how others might feel
• Be honest with your emotions
• Validate without condoning
• Venting without destruction
• Cultural Awareness (Thai smiles)