CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR S.C. TEACHER CADET COURSE | EXPERIENCING EDUCATION, TENTH EDITION
Theme I: Experiencing Learning
Unit 1: Awareness and Reflection
The Self-Esteem Fraud:
Feel-Good Education Does Not Lead to Academic Success
Points to Ponder
1. Compare and contrast “global self-esteem” and “earned self-esteem.”
2. According to the author, what are the dangers of school communities promoting “unearned
praise?”
3. How do you feel about pride? Is it a positive or negative trait? How much impact does
pride have on accomplishment?
4. Do you feel that your teachers avoid criticizing poor performance? Do you think that they
treat all students the same in this area? Is it different now from when you were an
elementary-aged student?
5. What should schools and families do to promote meaningful self-esteem?
6. Are there points in this article with which you disagree? If so, what are they and why?
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