8 Principles Of Humanistic Theory Of Learning

#centreforElites #ThirdForce #humanistic_approach #HumanisticTheory #humanism Read more at: https://www.centreforelites.com/en/the-humanistic-theory-of-learning-2/ Humanistic theory is a principle based on the appreciation of other human beings, unconditionally, for their self-fulfilment in life. Humanistic learning theory which came to effect after the behaviourist and the psychoanalysis 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. The Humanistic learning 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. Humanism is a paradigm, a philosophy and pedagogical approach that believes learning is viewed as a personal act to fulfill one’s potential. The Humanistic learning theory’s 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. Humanistic 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. It is also known as the ‘Third Force Psychology’ as represented in the work of American psychologist Carl Rogers, which views personal growth and mental health 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’s greatest potential. 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’s ability to move towards self-actualisation humanistic psychology, therefore, attaches a lot of emphasis on having an unconditional positive regard toward all people. 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’s 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.