Building Self-Esteem for Students: You Make a Difference!

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Building Self-Esteem for Students: You Make a Difference!
3 Graduate Level or In-service Credits/ 45 hours Instructor Jessica Corcoran, June 1-30, July 1-30, August 1-30, October 1-30, November 1-30, December 1-30, February 1-28, March 1-30, April 1-30, May 1-30

EDCI 649-035  Andrews University

In the course, Building Self-Esteem for Students: You Make a Difference!, students will research a variety of sources related to self-esteem in the classroom and personal life.  Participants will research the foundations of self-esteem and the different constructs that are based on self-esteem. Students will dive into the relationship between self-esteem and academic performance. Research will be conducted to develop tips for increasing confidence in elementary school, middle school, and high school students.  Individuals taking this course will have the opportunity to explore different ways to handle high and low self-esteem in both themselves and their students.  Participants will create a self-esteem activity for their current population through a hands-on craft, a GoogleSlides presentation, a worksheet, a game, etc. Individuals who take this class will be researching websites, articles, books, and videos.  Resources are provided; however students are able to utilize their own cited sources.  All participants will come out of the course with a variety of research and materials they can refer back to as needed.  Student’s can also share ideas and network with peers through the class forum.  A final presentation is designated to reflect on the course overall, including visuals and takeaways.  All participants taking this class will work closely with the instructor to reflect and research the online resources.  Google Meet availability is an option and feedback will be given for each assignment.