Developing Self-Esteem of Selected Pupils in Matala Elementary School through Participation in School and Home Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research entitled "Developing Self-esteem

of selected pupils in Matala Elementary School through participation in school and home activities" is an attempt to develop self-esteem of pupils in Matala Elementary School through participation in school and home activities. It tries to assess the level of self-esteem of pupils and how it will be developed. This research suggests that offering self-esteem enhancement programs may help some children to develop and/ or retain a positive, healthy self-image. The benefits appear to be particularly encouraging among girls and students of low socioeconomic status. For the purposes of this study, the intervention was delivered by the teacher in elementary school classrooms, however, the lessons could also be taught by the researcher, guidance counselor, youth leaders or parents in a variety of settings in which children feel comfortable reflecting on their feelings and attitudes about themselves.

METHODS

It used the descriptive method of research and the questionnaire is the data gathering instrument. The respondents are the seventy-five(75) select pupils in Matala Elementary School.The frequency, ranking, paired-sample T-test and weighted mean are the statistical treatments use to interpret the data.RESULTSMajority of the respondents are female, belong to families of 5-6 members and participate in poem recitation, sports activities, journalism, quiz bee, poster making, slogan, singing contest, dancing contest, jazz chant, choral recitation, drawing contest, and painting contest. Most of the respondents have low self-esteem. The respondents' family orientation (number of families) have significant relationships to the pupil's self esteem. The proposed activity of the researcher can maintain student high self-esteem.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the data presented, some of the pupils in Matala Elementary School have a low level of self-esteem and most of them are not actively participated in school performances. When the pupils have high self-esteem, they have the confidence to join school activities it is because they can easily work for the team as well as themselves. Playing with the team or working on different activities can help to learn new skills, try new things and enjoy the success that helps to raise pupils' self-esteem.