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Coleman, J. Michael; Fults, Betty Ann – Roeper Review, 1983
Ninety-nine gifted fourth graders were administered the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale four times. Gifted students' average scores exceeded the standardization sample and variability was smaller as well. Females had somewhat higher scores. Findings suggested that special class placement may result in lower self-concept reports for some…
Descriptors: Gifted, Intermediate Grades, Self Concept, Special Classes

Coleman, J. Michael; Fults, Betty Ann – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1985
Self concepts of 102 gifted fourth grade children assessed prior to gifted class placement were systematically higher than those of 92 subjects assessed after beginning the program. A significant interaction between time of assessment and IQ was found. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Gifted, Intelligence Quotient, Self Concept

Coleman, J. Michael – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
Self-concept scores of 138 mildly handicapped preadolescents in resource or self-contained settings were compared to those of 46 regular class students whose teachers endorsed the need for special education. Relatively higher scores were found for special education students, suggesting beneficial social effects of partial instructional…
Descriptors: Labeling (of Persons), Mild Disabilities, Mother Attitudes, Peer Relationship