Self-Esteem is a very important force for success in the work place and in our personal relationships. Yet it is even more important in the area of educating children.
The reason it is most important in the education of children is because when children are born, then using the computer analogy, they are born with a clean hard drive. The parents become the Master Programmers of the child's "hard drive." And if unfortunately, the parents or surrogates do not do a very good job of programming at home, then the "viruses" in the program show up in the class room. This is what the teacher has to deal with. And if not properly addressed, then the failing of the parents get attributed to the teacher. For information on "Motivating the Non-Performing Student" click here.
Amir was recognized with the publication of his article on "My Vision of Excellence in Teaching" in the 1995 National Essay Competition.
He has conducted "Junior Leadership Workshops" for Teen Camp Counselors.
He has spoken with eductors on topics that included
The Non-Performing Student: Is it the Parents, Student or Teacher?
Self-esteem in Bullying, the Bully, and the Bullied.
Responding to Poor Performance, Misbehaviors, and Non-Participation in the classroom.
Self-esteem in the Classroom.
He has spoken with parents of young students on "When your child does not want to go to school."
'Internal' Self-Esteem Assessment Questionnaire
Complete this simple Assessment and find out the strength of your 'Internal' Self-Esteem. What are your strengths, and what are your opportunities to take it higher?
First enter your name and email address below and then respond to the 15 statements that follow.
Read each statement carefully and then respond spontaneously.
Respond to each statement by rating how well you agree with the statement on a scale of 1 to 5. In the box next to each statement enter only the appropriate number between 1 to 5, where
