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Humanistic Learning Theory

The humanistic learning theory focuses on the uniqueness of individuals and their desire for positive growth. It posits that motivation comes from personal needs and feelings of self-worth. The transfer of learning is best when people feel curious, respected, and free to make their own choices. Key figures like Maslow and Rogers emphasized meeting basic needs, developing unconditional self-regard, and using facilitation rather than instruction to foster initiative and responsibility.

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Humanistic Learning Theory

The humanistic learning theory focuses on the uniqueness of individuals and their desire for positive growth. It posits that motivation comes from personal needs and feelings of self-worth. The transfer of learning is best when people feel curious, respected, and free to make their own choices. Key figures like Maslow and Rogers emphasized meeting basic needs, developing unconditional self-regard, and using facilitation rather than instruction to foster initiative and responsibility.

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Humanistic Learning Theory

The humanistic perspective on learning


That each individual is unique and that all individuals have a desire to grow in a positive way.

Positive psychological growth may be damaged by


1. some of societys values and expectations 2. adults mistreatment of their children and each other

The cornerstone of a humanistic approach to learning


1. Spontaneity 2 .The importance of emotions and feelings 3. The right of individuals to make their own choices 4. Human creativity

The humanistic perspective


largely a motivational theory. motivation is derived from each persons needs, subjective feelings about the sell, and the desire to grow

The transfer of learning


is facilitated by curiosity, a positive self-concept, and open situations where people respect individuality and promote freedom of choice.

Abraham Maslow (1954, 1987),


a major contributor to humanistic theory, is perhaps best known for identifying the hierarchy of needs

Hierarchy of needs
play an important role in human motivation

basic-level needs must be met before individuals can be concerned with learning and self- actualizing. Thus, clients who are hungry, tired, and in pain will be motivated to get these biological needs met before being interested in learning about their medications, rules for self-care, and health education.

The therapist Carl Rogers (1961, 1994)


argued that what people want is unconditional positive self-regard . positive self-regard (the feeling of being loved without strings attached).

the role of any educator or leader in the humanistic theory is to be a facilitator. Listeningrather than talkingis the skill needed.

Primary goal of any educator


fostering curiosity, enthusiasm, initiative, and responsibility is much more important and enduring

Humanistic psychology contends that feelings and emotions are the keys to learning, communication, and understanding.

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