Teacher Self Concept and Student Self Concept In Grades Three, Four, and Five

Kaleidoscopic Reflections

“…Recent studies indicated that selfesteem is not a precondition for student success in academic, social, and moral areas, but is a product of this success (Bunker, 1991;Cohen & Westhues, 1995;Mone, Baker, Douglas, & Jefferies, 1995;Rosenberg, Schooler, Schoenbach, & Rosenbeerg, 1995). Investigations have shown that some students acquire a more negative self-image with each additional year in school and that negative attitudes increase as the end of the school year approaches (Edeburn & Landry, 1974;Harper, 1989;Silvernail, 1981). Some research has indicated a positive relationship between teacher self-concept and student self-concept (Curtis & Altman, 1977;Edeburn & Landry, 1974) and that a curriculum based on the tenets of invitational education positively impacts learning experiences (Maaka & Lipka, 1996).…”

“…Investigations have shown that some students acquire a more negative self-image with each additional year in school and that negative attitudes increase as the end of the school year approaches (Edeburn & Landry, 1974;Harper, 1989;Silvernail, 1981). Some research has indicated a positive relationship between teacher self-concept and student self-concept (Curtis & Altman, 1977;Edeburn & Landry, 1974) and that a curriculum based on the tenets of invitational education positively impacts learning experiences (Maaka & Lipka, 1996).…”

Competencies for Middle School Teaching: A Review of Empirical Studies of Teacher Effects

“…Although the students in this study were third graders, the significant differences in teacher ratings and the validation of both self-concept measures (Fielder's Q-Sort and Parker's) suggests the generalizability of the results. Edeburn and Landry (1976) demonstrated the effects of teacher selfconcept on student self-concept and suggested that "teachers with lower levels of self-concept generate greater feelings of inadequacy among children. "…”