Autoestima escolar y desarrollo:: las actividades en la naturaleza como camino

Abstract

This article shows results from an intervention process and research on the professional practice synthesis framework to get the physical education teacher bachelor at Catholic University of Maule, Chile. The aims of the intervention were to guide outdoor activities workshops of a public school, improving student´s self-esteem and therefore the coexistence and interpersonal relationship of the group participating in this experience. The methodology involves the application of a test of school self-esteem and a proposed intervention model associated with the test components. Results suggest that a relationship between teaching guidelines deployed through sporting activities and improved self-esteem exists.