An interview with a female preschooler, age 3 years 11 months, was conducted to examine the characteristics of early self-concept and self-esteem. A series of questions were asked, including “can you tell me a little bit about yourself/describe yourself” and “what are some things you like to do.” After a response to these questions was collected, the interviewer was to ask, “How good he/she thinks they are at the particular activity.”
Samayah, the preschooler interviewed, answered the first question explaining external compositions of her daily surroundings instead of describing her internal characteristics. When describing herself, she spoke of her ability to write the letter “E” and count to ten. She talked about the dress she had on, …show more content…
Teachers and schools play a major role in determining a child’s sense of self-worth and dignity. Thus, we must use effective interventions to help bolster positive self-concept and self-esteem. When using such interventions to help develop particular positive mindsets, teachers must possess a positive mindset, or set of assumptions, about themselves and their students. Examples of ways to implement such interventions to help development of positive self-concept and self-esteem are to understand each individual student, recognizing self-defeating behaviors, lessening ineffective coping behaviors, praising particular strengths, and actively inviting and involving students in the process of their own …show more content…
For parents, reinforcing responsibility and properly communicating with their children is seen to be the most effective technique when trying to promote positive self-concept and worth. Educating children to view mistakes as experiences and promoting a more positive attitude towards mistakes will help children to develop higher self-esteem. This theory directs us to find ways for children to feel an increased sense of ownership, control, and responsibility for their successes and to view mistakes as experiences from which to learn rather than feel defeated. The functionalist approach examines the vital role of cognitive, social, and physical development while emphasizes taking control of individual emotions. Berk and Meyers explain, “Functionalist theorists designate emotions to the emergence of self-awareness (Berk & Meyers, 1999).
Samayah, the preschooler interviewed, answered the first question explaining external compositions of her daily surroundings instead of describing her internal characteristics. When describing herself, she spoke of her ability to write the letter “E” and count to ten. She talked about the dress she had on, …show more content…
Teachers and schools play a major role in determining a child’s sense of self-worth and dignity. Thus, we must use effective interventions to help bolster positive self-concept and self-esteem. When using such interventions to help develop particular positive mindsets, teachers must possess a positive mindset, or set of assumptions, about themselves and their students. Examples of ways to implement such interventions to help development of positive self-concept and self-esteem are to understand each individual student, recognizing self-defeating behaviors, lessening ineffective coping behaviors, praising particular strengths, and actively inviting and involving students in the process of their own …show more content…
For parents, reinforcing responsibility and properly communicating with their children is seen to be the most effective technique when trying to promote positive self-concept and worth. Educating children to view mistakes as experiences and promoting a more positive attitude towards mistakes will help children to develop higher self-esteem. This theory directs us to find ways for children to feel an increased sense of ownership, control, and responsibility for their successes and to view mistakes as experiences from which to learn rather than feel defeated. The functionalist approach examines the vital role of cognitive, social, and physical development while emphasizes taking control of individual emotions. Berk and Meyers explain, “Functionalist theorists designate emotions to the emergence of self-awareness (Berk & Meyers, 1999).