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Record Nr.

UNINA9910779165803321

Autore

Lawrence Denis

Titolo

Building self-esteem with adult learners [[electronic resource] /] / Denis Lawrence

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Paul Chapman, 2000

ISBN

1-4462-2394-9

1-283-87955-7

0-7619-5474-0

1-4462-6405-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xix, 104 p.)

Disciplina

374.0019

Soggetti

Self-esteem

Adult education - Psychological aspects

Learning, Psychology of

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p.101) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; List of figures; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1 - The Self-Concept; Chapter 2 - The Student's Personality; Chapter 3 - The Student with Special Educational Needs; Chapter 4 - Assessing Progress and Maintaining Motivation; Chapter 5 - Developing the Skills; Chapter 6 - The Tutoring Session; Chapter 7 - The Self-Esteem Enhancement Programme; Chapter 8 - Developing a Positive Lifestyle; Selected Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Research shows that self-esteem is a major factor in learning outcomes, particularly for adult learners engaged on courses to improve literacy skills. This text provides the theory and practical techniques to raise students' self-esteem.