Self image is how we perceive ourselves and identity is how we present ourselves. Both are based on many influencing factors.
Our sense of self worth is our “feeling that we are a good person and worthy of being treated with respect” (Miriam Dictionary). Self-worth is at the core of who we are — our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are closely tied into how we view our worthiness and value as human beings.
Providing students with tools and strategies to promote and monitor their self worth is important for the maintenance of a healthy emotional well being.
Topics to support teaching identity and self worth:
Influencing Factors
Students will explore what shapes one’s self image and identity (gender, culture, language, country of origin, socio-economic background, personality, temperament, stereotypes, media, peers, family, life experiences)