Child and Adolescent Development for Educators, 2/e

Judith Meece, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Student Study Guide by Nancy Defrates-Densch

Self-Concept, Identity, and Motivation

Essay Questions


1		Discuss the relation between self-esteem and academic achievement. How might teachers support the development of positive self-esteem? Can teachers impart positive self-esteem to their students? Why or why not?



2		How do children's self-conceptions and self-esteem change as they develop. What are the ramifications for teachers?



3		Discuss gender and ethnic differences in identity formation, self-concept and self-esteem. What are the ramifications for teachers?



4		According to Maslow, people's lower-order needs must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be pursued and expressed. Discuss Maslow's theory in relation to a school environment. What can teachers do to see that children's lower-order needs are met?



5		What types of teacher behaviors are likely to foster a task-focused goal orientation? How about an ego-focused goal orientation? Which is more beneficial to students? Why?



6		Discuss the likely consequences of various types of attachment. How are these likely to manifest themselves in the classroom?

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