Second Term Lesson Note for Week Four
Class : JSS 3
Subject : Social Studies
Topic : Self Esteem
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- Social Studies for Junior Secondary School, Basic 9 (JSS 3).
- Lagos State Unified schemes of work for Junior Secondary School, JSS 1 – 3.
- Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing the
Learning Objectives :
Content :
SELF – ESTEEM
Self – esteem is the judgement a person makes about himself/herself. It can also be referred to as the recognition of one’s qualities and abilities including values, goals, talents, worths, physical makeup and purpose in life. Self – esteem can be likened to self-respect.
TYPES OF SELF – ESTEEM
There are two types of self – esteem
High self – esteem
Low self – esteem
HIGH SELF – ESTEEM: This is an individual that can recognise his or her own strength and skill and can accept and acknowledge successes and achievements. An individual with high self – esteem responds confidently to challenges and problems, then practices positive thinking.
Characteristics of High – Self Esteem
1. It involves believing in one self and having self confidence
2. High self – esteem makes a person to accept his weakness and strength
3. The person will respect and live himself and others
4. Making one’s decision based in what one feels is right not what a friend may suggest is another characteristic.
5. The ability to make decisions to face challenges and cope with them
LOW SELF – ESTEEM: This is when a person experiences feelings of worthlessness, inadequacy, helplessness, inferiority and a sense of being unable to improve his/her situation.
Characteristics of Low – Self Esteem
Lack of self confidence
Inability to express one’s feeling and opinions in the public.
Inability to accept oneself
Have no respect or liking oneself
They feel disliked or unwanted
Always wanting to please others
Always wishing to be like others.
HOW TO IMPROVE SELF – ESTEEM
- Accept yourself as you are
- Identify your strength and weakness
- Identify your values and behave according to them
- Set realistic goals
- Develop your abilities and be proud of them
- Select realistic role models
- Cultivate positive relationship
- Be pleased with whom you are ‘
- Accept compliments
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCES SELF – ESTEEM
i. Family
ii. The society
iii. Gender
iv. Mass media
v. Religious organisation
vi. The economic background
vii. Individual achievement
FAMILY: as primary agent of socialization affects the self – esteem of members
SOCIETY: the norms of the society and when we fit in affect our self – esteem
GENDER: roles as defined by culture or law affect our self – esteem
MASS MEDIA: it is a powerful factors that affects and shape one’s self esteem
RELIGIOUS ORGANISATION: they teach one self
The Economic Background or social class a person belongs to affect his self – esteem
Individual achievement is another factor that affect self – esteem
Evaluation :
1. Define Self Esteem
2. Self Esteem can be likened to _________________________.
3. List the two types of Self Esteem.
4. State two characteristics of the following :
i. Low Self Esteem. ii. High Self Esteem
5. Mention five factors that influence Self Esteem.
Conclusion : The teacher summarizes the lesson and marks the learners notebooks.