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home language and self-esteem  

Definition

  • During the past half century, researchers in the fields of psychology and education have repeatedly demonstrated the importance of self-esteem for learning. Self-esteem is generally defined as the personal judgments that humans make of their own worthiness, capability, significance, and performance. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; Home Language and Self-Esteem]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RTTHZT0N-3

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