Education for a positive self-image in a contemporary school

• Main Author: SANJA SIMEL
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Foundation Pro Scientia Publica 2013-09-01
• Series: Journal of Education Culture and Society
• Subjects: Contemporary school; positive education; positive self-image
• Online Access: http://nowadays.home.pl/JECS/data/documents/JECS=202=282013=29=20108-115.pdf

In today's world characterized by changed systems of values and materialism, pedagogy should emphasize education for a positive self-image, especially in the contemporary school, whose educational goals are freedom, independence and individuality. This theoretical analysis provides a review of research on the importance and relationship of a positive self-image with other factors, such as social skills and academic achievement. Simultaneously, the methods and procedures by which teachers can foster a student's positive self-image are displayed. Although the degree of positive self-thinking is for the most part formed in interaction with other people, it is extremely important to raise students' awareness about their own internal strengths as well as their possibility of choice. The education of a positive self-image can be considered a part of "positive pedagogy" or "positive education" which focuses on traditional skills and happiness, but also joy - fervor that accompanies being (Fromm, 2004, p. 130).