Self-Esteem - A Guide for Teachers

Klappentext Do some of your pupils suffer from low or fragile self-esteem? Perhaps you want to help, but don't know how? If so, this book is for you. Using insights from theory, research and classroom practice, it provides strategies and techniques that will enhance the confidence of primary school children through authentic learning experiences. This book includes: -discussions on a range of issues surrounding self-esteem enhancement in school -studies of recent work in this area -links between self-esteem and the development of competence (fitting in with the Raising Attainment agenda) -research evidence from real primary classrooms -a clear articulation of strategies and techniques to use in classrooms -a summary and analysis of the key theoretical and empirical work in the area The book's clear practical focus will be of interest to all teachers and managers keen to enhance self-esteem in their schools. It will prove equally useful for teachers in training and more experienced teachers undertaking further study. This book will empower you to develop your practice with a clear sense of direction - and with increased confidence. David Miller is Professor of Education at the University of Dundee. Teresa Moran is the Associate Dean (Education and Professional Development) at the University of Dundee. Zusammenfassung A thoughtful practical treatment on developing self-esteem in pupils and why it really matters to get it right. Inhaltsverzeichnis What This Book Is about An Overview of Self-Esteem Theory Towards a Consensus: A Two-Dimensional Model of Self-Esteem Self-Esteem and Schools Developing Competence: Some Classroom Techniques Developing Self-Competence: Creating Positive Mindsets Affirming Intrinsic Worth as an Individual The Role of Conduct: Living According to Good Principles Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: David Miller, David M. Miller, David Moran Miller, David/ Moran Miller, Teresa Moran, Teresa Miller Moran, Moran Teresa
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.04.2012
• EAN: 9780857029690
• ISBN: 978-0-85702-969-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 235 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Teaching of a specific subject, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies, classroom techniques;enhance confidence;primary school