Section 10: The Bright Side of Me

This section focuses on helping students feel good about themselves. Most educators acknowledge that children benefit academically from high self-esteem. Teachers need to concentrate on bolstering the self-image of children, recognizing the strong relationship between self-image and achievement. Here are some possible discussion topics for Section 10:

A. An overview of the relationship between self-image and student achievement.

B. Factors that affect a student's self-image.

C. How school contributes to a student's self-image.

D. A classroom environment that promotes positive self-image.