Examples of self-development:
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Question 1.5 of Life Orientation Grade 10, Controlled Test (Eastern Cape DoE (Amathole East), June 2024). It tests the Term 1 ATP topic Self-awareness and Self-esteem.
- TermTerm 1
- ATP topicSelf-awareness and Self-esteem
- PaperEC June 2024
- Marks1 mark for the correct letter
D: keeps a diary and plans each day
Self-development means taking action to grow and improve yourself, for example keeping a diary, setting goals and planning each day. Liking, believing in and respecting yourself describe self-esteem, and knowing your skills describes self-awareness.
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False. A person is assertive when she/he is able to stand up for his/her rights in an open, respectful and polite manner.
Assertiveness means expressing your needs and rights confidently while still respecting the rights and feelings of others.
B: sees failure as an opportunity to grow.
A person with positive self-esteem values and accepts themselves, so a mistake does not break them down; they learn from it and try again. Options A, C and D are all signs of low self-esteem.
B: Means how much you like yourself and how successful you think you are.
Self-esteem is the value you place on yourself, so it describes how much you like yourself and how capable you feel.
Two practical strategies that could enhance self-esteem in Grade 10 learners, and their benefit for social relationships in class, are:
- Learners can be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities such as sport, music or debating, because success in these activities helps them appreciate their own abilities. Feeling more capable makes them more willing to mix with classmates and contribute in group work.
- Learners can be taught to replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk, which strengthens their self-belief and emotional resilience. Learners who believe in themselves are less defensive and relate to their classmates with more respect and confidence.
A: making you feel more secure because you know they understand you.
Good friends who understand and support you make you feel secure, which builds your self-esteem. Options B, C and D describe negative peer pressure and conditional acceptance.
Two ways in which acknowledging your uniqueness may enable you to enhance your individuality in relationships are:
- If you understand what makes you who you are, such as your personality, strengths, interests, values and weaknesses, you can show up confidently and honestly in the relationships you form with others.
- If you feel free to be yourself among others, you can stand firm against negative criticism and peer pressure, and your friends learn to respect your choices instead of judging them.