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Peer reviewedSheridan, Margaret K. – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1991
Discusses the influence of culture and family and the importance of self-esteem in the development of competency in young children. Describes the role of the teacher in creating a developmentally appropriate environment that fosters self-initiated learning and a personal locus of control. (SH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Competence, Cultural Influences, Early Childhood Education
