Date of Award

12-1992

Degree Type

Master's Essay - Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

First Advisor

Terrence D. Wong

Abstract

Children in today's society have to deal with several different issues that may affect the way they view themselves as individuals. It may also affect the way others view the children. These issues may include experiences with death; divorce; physical, mental, and sexual abuse; neglect; drugs and or alcohol; and physical/gang violence. All of these issues may have an impact upon the child's self-concept. A child's self-concept is not inherited from their parents, rather it is something that is learned and develops as the child grows and matures. The school plays a very important role in the development of a child's self-esteem. This role might very well be the most important role due to the transition stage of a student coming from the comfort of a middle/grade school to the unknown of a high school. This is an excellent reason why a developmental guidance model, the help of the counselor, school staff, parents, and community can help the students learn a sense of caring towards others and a sense of their own self-worth.

Comments

An Essay submitted to the Graduate School, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Education, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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