Fomentar la autovaloración en estudiantes de quinto EGB del colegio particular Guayaquil

Abstract

The text addresses the importance of promoting self-esteem among fifth grade students at Colegio Particular Guayaquil, emphasizing that self-esteem is essential for children's personal and academic growth. It indicates that appropriate self-esteem is linked to better self-worth, inner peace, and academic performance, while insufficient self-esteem can lead to insecurity, lack of motivation, and problems with organization and commitment to study. Self-esteem increases progressively as we advance through the different stages of life, strengthening over time thanks to our experiences, the relationships we cultivate, and the personal development we undergo. From childhood, we begin to build a perception of who we are, based on our abilities, achievements, emotional bonds, and the way others see us. Over time, that perception is transformed and enriched, guided by our experiences and the context in which we grow, learn, and interact with others. Observations made during pre-professional internships at Colegio Particular Guayaquil indicates that fifth-grade students face challenges in recognizing them achievements and expressing positive feelings about themselves, a situation that is exacerbated by the lack of emotional support both at school and at home. The suggested project aims to establish concrete tactics and actions to enhance students' self-esteem, such as emotional intelligence workshops, since this also improves emotional well-being and interest in learning, providing us with great learning experience. Finally, the systematization of this experience is considered relevant not only for student development but also for the training of future psychologists, who through their pre-professional internships can apply theoretical knowledge and strengthen skills. It is based on the Cognitive-Behavioral approach, which considers those thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interrelated, and by modifying negative thought patterns, it is possible to generate positive changes in behavior. From this perspective, the aim is for students to become aware of their own abilities to identify, question, and replace dysfunctional ideas that affect their self-esteem. By strengthening a more realistic and positive self-image, it is hoped that their overall development will be enhanced, which will have an impact on their academic performance, the quality of their interpersonal relationships, and their future adaptation in social and professional contexts.