Self-Esteem in Children with Special Educational Needs (Paperback)

First published in 1988. The mounting concern in schools over widespread failure in academic achievement, greater disaffection in children and the lack of confidence in many school leavers are highlighted by the difficulties experienced by children who have special educational needs. Within this group the importance of the child's evaluation of him or herself - i.e. self-esteem - is a neglected issue. This book investigates how the level of self-esteem appears to influence social behaviour and school performance in children with special educational needs. It discusses the practical steps that can be taken to assess and enhance self-esteem in children with special needs and evaluates their effectiveness. The author emphasises the discrepancy between the performance of children who have special educational needs in ordinary classrooms with that achieved in special settings. He argues that the negative impact on a child's self-esteem created by placing him/her in an ordinary classroom may outweigh the benefits of greater integration. A full and informative treatment of both the theoretical and practical implications of a neglected subject, this text book is suitable for experienced special educational needs teachers and those undergoing teacher training, as well as psychologists with an academic interest in the self-concept or a professional involvement in assessing children.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Special Educational Needs
Release date:	August 2020
First published:	1988
Authors:	Peter W. Gurney
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	170
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-58800-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Philosophy of education Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-58800-8
Barcode:	9781138588004

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