JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

Exploring Teachers’ Self-Esteem and Its Effects on Teaching,

Students’ Learning and Self-Esteem

Author(s):  James Mbuva

Citation: James Mbuva, (2017)"Exploring Teachers’ Self-Esteem and Its Effects on Teaching, Students’ Learning and Self-Esteem," Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Vol. 17,  Iss. 3, pp. 123-134

Article Type: Research paper

Publisher: North American Business Press

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to explore the teacher’s self-esteem and its effects on teaching and student’s learning and self-esteem. The study provided the contextual framework of the study, defined self-esteem, showed positive and low self-esteem, demonstrated how we can enhance the self-esteem of teachers in schools and how teachers’ self-esteem enhances students’ self-esteem, showed why selfesteem matters. The study showed that teachers’ self-esteem is important for their success in teaching and that teachers’ positive and high esteem positively affects students’ self-esteem and learning processes. The findings of this study will be used in the professional development of teachers.