Maximizing the Relationship between Self Esteem and Independent Study in an Urban Gifted Program.

Swicord, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ380150

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Publication Date: 1988

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Maximizing the Relationship between Self Esteem and Independent Study in an Urban Gifted Program.

Swicord, Barbara

Roeper Review, v11 n1 p31-33 Oct 1988

The article describes problems and challenges in implementing independent study as a major component of a gifted program for Black, urban elementary students. Program adjustments included guaranteed incremental successes, joint planning with students, a small student-teacher ratio, flexible perceptions of project products, high teacher expectations, and use of computers. (JW)

Descriptors: Black Education, Elementary Education, Gifted Disadvantaged, Goal Orientation, Independent Study, Program Improvement, Self Concept, Student Characteristics, Student Educational Objectives, Student Motivation, Success, Urban Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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