This article discusses the influence of the level of self-esteem on the success of students in the study of biology. The authors note that self-esteem is an important psychological component that is directly related to learning motivation, emotional state and students ' willingness to overcome difficulties. The main factors influencing the formation of self-esteem are analyzed: pedagogical conditions, social environment and personality and psychological characteristics. In particular, the role of the teacher in creating a favorable educational environment that contributes to the development of confidence and self-respect of students is revealed. The article provides an overview of practical methods for increasing self-esteem: reflection, keeping a diary of achievements, error analysis, goal-setting trainings and the development of positive thinking. The importance of practical activity is especially emphasized in the study of biology, which requires analytical skills, independence and reliability. As part of the study, a survey was conducted among 61 students from the 7th grade and analyzed their level of self-esteem, perception of educational achievements, attitude to mistakes and tendency to interaction with the teacher, classmates. The results showed that students with high self-esteem are more active in learning, have a positive attitude towards criticism, and successfully complete biology tasks. The authors emphasize the need for targeted pedagogical support of self-esteem, especially in adolescence, when the individual develops intensively. The development of positive and sincere self-esteem is considered as an important condition for successful learning and harmonious personal development of students.

SEMENIKHINA S.F.

Candidate of pedagogical sciences, associate professor, K.Zhubanov Aktobe regional university, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Е-mail: Svetasemen69@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0958-8256

ADMANOVA G.B.

Candidate of biological sciences, associate professor, dean of the faculty of natural sciences, K.Zhubanov Aktobe regional university, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Е-mail: admanova@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8426-3013

BEKMURZINA T.K.

Master's student, K.Zhubanov Aktobe regional university, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Е-mail: kairatkyzzy02@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3007-7126

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self-esteem, students, pedagogical factors, social factors, personality and psychological characteristics, reflection, the role of the teacher, the educational environment