Healthy self-esteem can have many positive effects on student performance. Teachers enrolled in this course will develop a strong understanding of self-esteem and an ability to recognize the character traits of students who have both a high and low self-esteem. Teachers will be guided through current research, developing lessons, and creating everyday practices to bring out the best performance in their students. This course will provide teachers in grades K-12 with meaningful, engaging experiences to help develop a healthy self-esteem in their students.

Teachers Enrolled in this Course Will...

Know

• The factors that affect self-esteem
•  How to identify signs of healthy self esteem
• How to identify signs of low self esteem

Understand

• The impact of healthy self-esteem on student performance     
• The impact technology has on self-esteem
• The importance belonging has on self-esteem

And Be Able To...

• Identify books and songs that build healthy self-esteem for your grade level(s) 
• Create activities and lessons that develop self-esteem
• Implement everyday practices in the classroom that build self-esteem

Visit www.nyctd.org to learn more and to register.