Self-Concept and the Bicultural Child

Managing multiracial institutions: Goals and approaches for race‐relations training

“…This information often represented a limited, somewhat stereotypical, sometimes inaccurate, often romanticized profile of groups examined (see Axtell [1987] for an excellent discussion of the handling of Native-Americans in historical literature). Additionally, despite espousing respect for racial groups, many didactic models failed to take into consideration learning styles (often associated with cultural styles) appropriate to different learners (Laosa, 1977;Reyes, 1976). Today, more attention is given to these concerns and the didactic approach (when used in isolation) has been challenged as a viable pedagogical choice for race-relations training (Peppard, 1980;Sleeter & Grant 1987).…”

High school science enrollment of black students

“…For black freshmen students at Kent State University, Arnold (1978) indicated that high school grade point average in English and mathematics were the most effective predictors of success in science. Higher academic achievement is related to a positive self-concept (Dean, 1977;Doran & Sellers, 1978;Williams & Cole, 1968;Snygg & Combs, 1962;Landman, 1962;Reyes, 1976;Godfrey, 1970;Mangano & Towne, 1970;Campbell, 1981;Smith, 198 1;Bloom, 1976). The research literature indicated that as a student advances in grade level a positive self-concept accounts for more of the variance in predicting academic achievements (Bloom, 1976;Brook-over & Shailer, 1964).…”

Intellectual Development, Achievement, and Self‐Concept of Elementary Minority School Children

“…It is believed that a low self-concept among minority school children, especially blacks and hispanics, is a major reason for their lack of success in school. According to Reyes 6, a culturally relevant curriculum with serious consideration of a child's self-concept is necessary to assure academic success. Research tends to support the contention of a strong relationship between minority students' academic success and self-concept.…”