Abstract
This quantitative study investigated the levels of optimism and self-concepts of 76, fourth-sixth graders who attend an academically successful, English immersion, private school serving a majority Latino and urban population. Two instruments measured the students' self-perceptions with expected and unexpected results. Although academically successful and functioning as the majority, these Latinos were not particularly optimistic. Gender, language proficiency, and grade level were all factors related to the significant findings. The related discussion challenges educators to explore the various aspects contributing to positive self-concepts and to better understand how to develop and sustain optimism among students often considered academically at-risk.
Recommended Citation
Mohr, Kathleen A.J.
(2009)
"A Study of Optimism Among Latinos in a Successful Urban School,"
TAPESTRY: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/tapestry/vol1/iss1/2
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