1. Self Esteem… What is it?
Self Esteem refers to how we see and think about ourselves.
(Evaluate/Judge)
Having personal acceptance, approval and respect for oneself

2. Self Concept… What is it?
Self Concept refers to how your describe who you are on the inside. The type of person you are (strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, values, social maturity, etc.)

3. Self Concept… Development
Young children see themselves in terms of physical appearance, name, actions & abilities
Ex. “I am a girl. I am 7 years old. I have long brown hair. My favorite color is blue…”

4. Self Concept… Development
As they mature, kids move to more abstract, organized,
and objective views
9-10 year old: Ex. “I’m funny and lazy, but I’m smart in math…”

5. Self Concept… Development
Older children’s self descriptions include interpersonal and
social characteristics
11-12 year old: Ex. “I’m friendly, shy, a good team member…”

6. Self Concept… Development
Adolescents can describe themselves in terms of abstract values
and attitudes
13-14 year old: Ex. “I feel good about myself when people compliment me,
I feel bad when I disappoint my parents…”

7. Self Concept… Development
Young adults, high school/early college can describe themselves in terms of decisions about religion, philosophy of life, sexual beliefs and career choice
Young adults: Ex. “I believe in god, I like helping others,
I want to be a teacher when I grow up…”

8. Self Esteem… Activity The students will take a
Self Esteem Inventory to analyze their own self esteem. The results will be based solely on the honesty and truthfulness of the students’ responses.

9. Self Concept… Activity
Write a self-concept paragraph only describing who you are on the inside (likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, values and beliefs, etc.) You cannot describe what you look like or any physical attributes.
Do not write your name on the paper. The teacher will read the paragraphs out loud and the students will guess who is being described.