Module 03 Assignment – Peer and Family Influence on Self-esteem

Assignment Content

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   Imagine you have been asked to speak to a group of parents about promoting self-esteem in school-age children. You need to research the topic and prepare a visually appealing PowerPoint slideshow to accompany your presentation. Your PowerPoint slideshow will need to:

   1. Have a title slide.
   2. Contain 5-10 content slides that include Speaker Notes which provide supporting details to use when elaborating on the slide contents.
   3. Address the following questions:
   4. How does level of self-esteem typically change during middle childhood? What factors contribute to this change?
   5. What are some influences on school-age children’s self-esteem?
   6. Does very high self-esteem always have positive effects on children’s adjustment? Why or why not?
   7. What are the typical consequences of low self-esteem?
   8. What are some other strategies that parents and teachers can use to promote children’s self-esteem? What behaviors should adults avoid, and why?
   9. Be written using proper spelling/grammar.
   10. Cite at least 3 academic references and present the sources in APA format on a References slide.

   For information about creating PowerPoint presentations or how to add Speaker Notes, consult the resources below.

   • Writing Guide: PowerPoints
   • How do I add speaker notes to my PowerPoint presentation slides?