Enhancing self-esteem in the classroom / Denis Lawrence.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-196) and index.

What is self-esteem? -- The role of the self-concept in self-esteem enhancement -- Self-esteem and individual differences -- Significant influences on the self-concept -- Assessing self-esteem --Enhancing self-esteem whilst teaching -- Small group activities to enhance self-esteem -- Whole school and whole-class approaches to enhancing self-esteem -- Individual programme for enhancing self-esteem -- Challenging behaviour -- Self-esteem and reading difficulties -- The teacher's self-esteem -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Investigations into self-esteem enhancement and reading attainment.

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Praise for a previous edition: 'Many useful suggestions offered in this book about learning activities are likely to help pupils to feel better about themselves, to learn to respect others and to experience how feelings can be expressed safely' - British Journal of Special Education. Raising self-esteem in pupils can lead to the achievement of higher academic results and fewer behavioural problems. Outlining in simple terms what self-esteem is and providing strategies to support it in the classroom, this book includes clear explanations of the terminology and theory behind self-esteem, and lot.

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