{"id":554,"date":"2022-04-15T21:57:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T19:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/?p=554"},"modified":"2024-03-14T09:20:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T07:20:10","slug":"the-humanistic-theory-of-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"The Humanistic Theory of Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d910a3a07d9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d910a3a07d9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#INTRODUCTION_TO_THE_THEORY\" >INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#_MAIN_CONCEPTION_OF_THE_HUMANISTIC_THEORY_OF_LEARNING\" >&nbsp;&nbsp;MAIN CONCEPTION OF THE HUMANISTIC THEORY OF LEARNING<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#CARL_ROGERS_HUMANISTIC_LEARNING_PRINCIPLES\" >CARL ROGERS HUMANISTIC LEARNING PRINCIPLES<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#1_The_desire_to_learn\" >1. The desire to learn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#2_Significant_learning\" >2. Significant learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#3_Learning_without_threat\" >3. Learning without threat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#4_Self-initiated_learning\" >4. Self-initiated learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#5_Whole-person_learning\" >5. Whole-person learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#6_Learning_and_change\" >6. Learning and change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#Meaningless_or_cognitive_learning\" >Meaningless or cognitive learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#Meaningful_or_Significant_or_Experiential_Learning\" >Meaningful or Significant or Experiential Learning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#Instructional_implications_of_humanistic_theory\" >Instructional implications of humanistic theory<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#Role_of_the_humanistic_teacher\" >Role of the humanistic teacher<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#_Principles_of_Humanistic_Education\" >&nbsp;Principles of Humanistic Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning\/#APPLICATION_OF_HUMANISTIC_THEORY_TO_EDUCATION_SYSTEM\" >APPLICATION OF HUMANISTIC THEORY TO EDUCATION SYSTEM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTRODUCTION_TO_THE_THEORY\"><\/span><strong>INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><em>Humanistic theory<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a principle based on the appreciation of other human beings, unconditionally, for their self-fulfilment in life.\u00a0Humanistic learning theory which came to effect after the behaviourist and the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/pychosexual-stages-of-development\/\">psychoanalysis<\/a> theories. Hence, it is the duty of this section to discuss the Humanistic learning theory by looking at what it is, key principles and its influence on education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Humanistic learning theory as already alluded to, is one that came after the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/5-main-approaches-of-psychology\/\">Behaviourist<\/a>\u00a0and Psychoanalysis theories where the later sought to understand human beings by analysing the deep unobservable unconscious processes and the former sought to understand human beings by looking at the changes in the outward observable behaviour.\u00a0Humanism is a paradigm, a philosophy and pedagogical approach that believes learning is viewed as a personal act to fulfill one\u2019s potential.\u00a0The Humanistic learning theory\u2019s birth is traceable from the likes of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. It is worth noting that this theory took a different approach in the study of human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong><em>Humanistic<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;is understood in the principles of humanism; a belief in human based morality which is a system of thought that is based on the values, characteristics and behaviour that are believed to be best in human beings rather than on any super natural authority, a concern with the needs, wellbeing, and interest of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It is also known as the\u00a0<strong><em>\u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blog\/post\/edit\/3718099119877372482\/2056698874197063332#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Third Force Psychology<\/a>\u2019<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0as represented in the work of American psychologist Carl Rogers, which views personal <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">growth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/carl-jungs-collective-unconscious-theory-of-personality\/\">mental health<\/a> as the natural condition of human life. The humanistic school view every human being to possess a drive toward self-actualisation which is the fulfilment of a person\u2019s greatest potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The works of Maslow (1970) and Santrock (2008) attest to the fact that human beings have the potential to attain or move toward self-actualisation. It is this inner propensity to grow and develop in every person that makes humanistic psychology to remain with no option apart from it embracing a positive or optimistic view of all people. As a result of people\u2019s ability to move towards self-actualisation humanistic psychology, therefore, attaches a lot of emphasis on having an unconditional positive regard toward all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Humanistic theory as already alluded to, is one that came after the Behaviourist and Psychoanalysis theories where the later sought to understand human beings by analysing the deep unobservable unconscious processes and the former sought to understand human beings by looking at the changes in the outward observable behaviour. The Humanistic learning theory\u2019s birth is traceable from the likes of Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. It is worth noting that this theory took a different approach in the study of human beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wgu.edu\/content\/dam\/web-sites\/blog-newsroom\/blog\/images\/national\/2020\/july\/humanism.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.wgu.edu\/content\/dam\/web-sites\/blog-newsroom\/blog\/images\/national\/2020\/july\/humanism.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"HUMANISTIC THEORY OF LEARNING\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HUMANISTIC THEORY OF LEARNING<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_MAIN_CONCEPTION_OF_THE_HUMANISTIC_THEORY_OF_LEARNING\"><\/span>&nbsp;&nbsp;MAIN CONCEPTION OF THE HUMANISTIC THEORY OF LEARNING<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Humanism is the school of thought that lays emphasis on human behaviour and human centred education. It is concerned with the individual\u2019s feelings, perceptions, beliefs and purposes. Humanist psychologists believe that human beings determine their own behaviour. One of the main proponents of this theory was Carl Rogers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CARL_ROGERS_HUMANISTIC_LEARNING_PRINCIPLES\"><\/span><strong>CARL ROGERS HUMANISTIC LEARNING PRINCIPLES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_desire_to_learn\"><\/span><strong>1. The desire to learn<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Human beings have a natural desire to learn. Therefore, failure to learn is not due to the person\u2019s inability to learn, but rather it is due to problems with the learning situation or environment. In the humanistic classroom, learners are given the freedom to satisfy their curiosity, to pursue their interests and to discover for themselves what is important and meaningful about their environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Significant_learning\"><\/span><strong>2. Significant learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Significant or meaningful learning takes place when it is perceived by learners as being relevant to their own needs and purposes. The humanists regard learning as a dual process that involves both the acquisition of new information and the personalization of this information. Students learn best when learning is personally significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Learning_without_threat\"><\/span><strong>3. Learning without threat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Rogers argued that learning is best acquired and retained in an environment that is free from threats. The learning process is enhanced when students test their abilities, try new experiences or even when they make mistakes without experiencing any criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Self-initiated_learning\"><\/span><strong>4. Self-initiated learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Learning makes sense when it is self-initiated and when it involves both the feelings and mind of the learners. Choosing one\u2019s own learning is highly motivating and provides the student opportunity to&nbsp;<strong><em>\u201clearn how to learn\u201d<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;and a sense of independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Whole-person_learning\"><\/span><strong>5. Whole-person learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Learning must involve all aspects of the person: the cognitive, practical and affective aspects. This creates a feeling of total accomplishment or all \u2013round <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">development<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Learning_and_change\"><\/span><strong>6. Learning and change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Learning must be suitable to the changing environment. Since knowledge is in a constant state of change every day and that yesterday\u2019s learning may not enable a person to function successfully in the modern world, an individual must be capable of learning in a changing environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Carl Rogers identified two categories of learning, namely, meaningless (cognitive) and meaningful (experiential) learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaningless_or_cognitive_learning\"><\/span><strong>Meaningless or cognitive learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It involves academic knowledge and there is no personal learning for the individual. Since it only involves the mind, this type of learning has no relevance for the whole person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaningful_or_Significant_or_Experiential_Learning\"><\/span><strong>Meaningful or Significant or Experiential Learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This learning involves applied knowledge, such as how to repair something (e.g. a car). It is the learning that addresses the needs and wants of the learner, and thus has the qualities of personal involvement, self-initiation, self-evaluation and long \u2013last9ing effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To Rogers, experiential learning is equivalent to personal <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">development<\/a>. In his view, all human beings have the natural propensity to learn. And so it is the teachers role to facilitate that learning by encouraging, clarifying and organizing learning resources, but not to impose their own view of knowledge on their students. Rogers suggested that learning is facilitated: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">When the student participates in the learning process, having control over its nature and direction;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">When learning is primarily based on confrontation with real problems, whether they are social, personal, scientific or practical problems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">When learners are required to use self-evaluation to assess their progress.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Experiential education, or&nbsp;<strong><em>\u201clearning by doing\u201d<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;is the process of actively engaging learners in an authentic experience that has benefits and consequences. Learners make discoveries and experiment with knowledge themselves, instead of hearing or reading about the experiences of others. Learners also reflect on their experiences, thus developing new skills, attitudes and ways of thinking. Experiential education also empowers learners to take responsibility for their own learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructional_implications_of_humanistic_theory\"><\/span><strong>Instructional implications of humanistic theory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Learning should be person centred. The curriculum, content and teaching methods should be responsive to the learners\u2019 feelings and personal <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">development<\/a>. There must be good interaction between the learners and teachers during teaching and learning. In order to further promote humanistic learning, the following instructional strategies and methods may be used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Provide learners with a variety of resources that can support and guide their learning experiences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Make use of peer tutoring. This involves learners teaching one another for the mutual benefit of the student tutor and student tutee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use discovery learning to allow learners to seek answers to real questions, make their own discoveries and become involved in self \u2013 directed learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_the_humanistic_teacher\"><\/span><strong>Role of the humanistic teacher<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Carl Rogers made significant contributions to the field of education with his theory of experiential learning. Experiential learning\u2019s key idea involves engaging student voice in active roles for the purpose of learning. The experiential learning mindset changes the way the teachers and students view knowledge. Knowledge is no longer just some information on paper. It becomes active, something that is dealt with in real life situations. It starts to make teachers become experience providers, and not just transmitters of the written word. Students become knowledge creators as well as knowledge gatherers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Besides changing the roles of students, experiential education requires a change in the role of teachers. Teachers become active learners too, experimenting together with their students, reflecting upon the learning activities they have designed, and responding to their student\u2019s reactions to the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In humanistic education, the teacher\u2019s role is mainly that of the facilitator. Teachers have to create a conducive learning atmosphere by encouraging students, clarifying issues and organizing learning resources. They also have to have to demonstrate realness or genuineness, i.e., to be honest in their relationship with learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Teachers also need to be trustworthy so that learners can feel free to explore with support from teachers. Teachers need to be empathetic to the learners, i.e., to put themselves in the place of learners and experience the learners\u2019 perceptions and feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To conclude, it should be noted that the humanistic theory of learning emphasizes democratic and discovery methods of teaching and learning. It encourages the involvement of pupils in the learning process. There should be unconditional positive regard because people function well when accepted as they are. Therefore, positive attitudes like love, respect, tolerance and acceptance are important in the learning-teaching process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">How does learning comes about;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are three main divergent views among psychologist on how learning comes about: these are categorised as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(i)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;behaviourism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(ii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Social constructivism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(iii)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;cognitivism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Munsaka (2011:53) writes:\u00a0<em>\u201cHumanistic psychology was designed as a general theory to explain how the full human potential can be tapped from all human beings, regardless of who or what they are\u201d.<\/em>\u00a0In this, it is seen that the Humanistic theory can be appreciated that it is one theory that is designed to give room to human beings in the category of learning so that self-actualisations, a paramount parameter in the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">development<\/a> of human beings is realised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This is in line with what Maslow (1970) contributed that the focus of the Humanistic perspectives is on the self which translates individuals\u2019 perception into their experience thereby individuals have the freedom to choose their own behaviours rather than reacting to environmental stimuli and reinforcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It is worth learning that the Humanistic theory is aimed at tapping the full potential of human beings where the whole rounded <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">development<\/a> of learners is sought for. This is also supported by Woolfolk (2010) where he observes that Humanistic theory is concerned with personal <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">growth<\/a> and the full <a href=\"https:\/\/support.centreforelites.com\/ru\/definition-of-growth-and-development\/\">development<\/a> of each human\u2019s potential not just at intellectual level but also at emotional, psychological, creative, social, physical and spiritual levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With this, the physiological needs, psychological needs, spiritual needs, social needs, creative needs and emotional needs can be monitored. In all these needs, it will be to the knowledge of the teacher to understand that limitations in any of the above mentioned needs will result into impaired learning. Hence, under Humanistic theory of learning, a teacher is better positioned because learners\u2019 achievements or failures will be understood accordingly where a moderated room for learning is created for the less privileged so that full potential of all learners is achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Humanistic theory is different from other theories bordering on the three key principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Humanistic psychology unlike other theories takes a positive or optimistic view of all people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Humanistic psychology views each human being as a unique whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Humanistic psychology believes each person\u2019s perspective or point of view should be respected. It places a lot of emphasis on having an unconditional positive regard toward, all people&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this, it is learnt that every child has the potential to learn; hence the teacher should not judge negatively or positively depending on the outward appearance. They should instead strive to motivate learners into complete use of their full potentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Principles_of_Humanistic_Education\"><\/span>&nbsp;<strong>Principles of Humanistic Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are five basic principles of humanistic education:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Students should be able to choose what they want to learn. Humanistic teachers believe that students will be motivated to learn a subject if it is something they need and want to know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The goal of education should be to foster students&#8217; desire to learn and teach them how to learn. Students should be self-motivated in their studies and desire to learn on their own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Humanistic educators believe that grades are irrelevant and that only self-evaluation is meaningful. Grading encourages students to work for a grade and not for personal satisfaction. In addition, humanistic educators are opposed to objective tests because they test a student&#8217;s ability to memorize and do not provide sufficient educational feedback to the teacher and student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Humanistic educators believe that both feelings and knowledge are important to the learning process. Unlike traditional educators, humanistic teachers do not separate the cognitive and affective domains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Humanistic educators insist that schools need to provide students with nonthreatening environment so that they will feel secure to learn. Once students feel secure, learning becomes easier and more meaningful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APPLICATION_OF_HUMANISTIC_THEORY_TO_EDUCATION_SYSTEM\"><\/span><strong>APPLICATION OF HUMANISTIC THEORY TO EDUCATION SYSTEM<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Appreciating the fact that the Humanistic theory was designed as a general theory to explain how human beings\u2019 full potential can be tapped to acknowledge the importance of the theory in the classroom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Facilitator helps to establish the climate of the class attitude towards learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The facilitator unconditionally helps the class or individuals classify their purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The facilitator helps each student utilise her\/his own drives and purposes as the driving force in learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The facilitator provides a wide range of resources for learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The facilitator provides students with content which is relevant to the learner\u2019s needs and interests, to give them control over their own learning and to equip them for the future by teaching them how to learn and how to solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In addition to the above stated application of humanistic theory to the learning environment, educators who embrace humanistic theory of learning should not condemn learners based on their past mistakes or behaviour, but instead focus on the present state of the learners and see how best to help them progress. 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