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(Unit 3) Topic 4: Supporting Self-Esteem

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Unit 3 Topic 4 Agenda:

​Topic 4 Page 1

1. Unit 3 Topic 4 Agenda
2. Supporting Self-Esteem
3. Building A Child's Self-Esteem
4. Nurture a Child’s Self-Concept and Self-Esteem
5. Supporting Self-Esteem
6. Low Self-Esteem
7. High Self-Esteem
8. Biased Expectations
9. Improving Self-Esteem
10. Helping Children Build Self-Esteem
11. Activities to Promote Self-Esteem
12. Resource Links Specifically About Books
13. End of Topic 4 Assessment Quiz
14. Professional Portfolio: RC III Developmentally Appropriate Books

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Topic 4 Course Description:
2 Clock Hours
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

Early childhood educators are integral components to a child’s life. They are interacting with the children in their care for many hours each day and often witness a child’s growth and development in many areas. This is why it is crucial for caregivers to have the tools to support and encourage a child’s positive self-esteem and to help them develop a healthy self-concept. This course will discuss the importance of self-esteem, as well as how to recognize low self-esteem, and understand the reasons behind it, as well as how caregivers can avoid biased expectations and be positive role models.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the difference between self-esteem and self-concept.
• Discuss the best practices of supporting a child’s developing self-esteem.
• List four ways to encourage a child’s healthy self-esteem.
• Identify factors that contribute to the development of low self-esteem.
• Explain how biased expectations affect self-esteem and how caregivers can use that knowledge to support a child’s self-esteem.

**  A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed for developing the curriculum for this topic. **

TRAINING REFERENCES

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