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Peer reviewedCurtis, Charles K.; Shaver, James P. – Journal of Educational Research, 1981
A successful program was designed to increase the self-esteem of slow learners in secondary social studies classes. Aspects intended to affect self-esteem were: (1) the suitability of the method; (2) the intellectually challenging material and activities; and (3) the anticipated positive feedback from significant others. (Authors/JN)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Curriculum Development, Feedback, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedCurtis, Charles K. – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1983
Scores of slow learners on measures of closemindedness, critical thinking, self-esteem, and reading were found to be significantly related to their IQ scores. No relationships were found between self-esteem and reading, civil liberties and critical thinking, and self-esteem and interest in contemporary problems. (RM)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Civil Liberties, Critical Thinking
