In this study, twenty prospective teachers enrolled in an education methods course were studied to see what would happen to their self concept when they were thrust into the "real world of kids" with its associated teaching/learning problems. Two groups of ten students each were studied. One was used as a control and the other was used as an experimental group. Background research, specific methodology, and results of students on the Revised Janis-Field Feelings of Inadequacy Scale are described. The findings of the study showed that most preservice teachers had desirable self concepts when they entered the workshop sessions and enhanced them as a result of these experiences. (PMR)