Lesson plan: Confident Me
About Course
This educational resource is part of the Dove Self-Esteem Project and provides ready-to-use materials for a single classroom session focused on body confidence and self-esteem. It explores how digital and media environments influence young people’s self-image, including the impact of edited images, appearance ideals and social comparison. Through guided activities, discussion, and reflection, students critically examine how visual culture shapes their perceptions and develop a more balanced understanding of self-image.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://www.dove.com/it/dove-self-esteem-project/school-workshops-on-body-image-confident-me/self-esteem-teaching-resources-single-session.html
- Title of the resource: Lesson plan: Confident Me
- Author: Dove, International (Global initiative available in multiple countries)
- Language: English 🇬🇧 (and other languages)
- Year of publication: 2024
- Keywords: Body image, Self-esteem, Social comparison
Learning outcome 1: Self-image & Self-esteem
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- explain how online content can affect how they feel about themselves
- recognize unrealistic images and expectations on social media
- explain how comparing themselves to others online can be harmful
Learning outcome 2: Social Media & Influencers
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- explain how social media affects everyday life
- notice how online trends and challenges can affect self-image
- discuss why people edit or filter photos and videos
Learning outcome 3: Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
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- ask simple questions about online content (Who made this? Why?)
- recognize advertising, sponsored content and hidden persuasion
- identify trustworthy and untrustworthy online sources
