PHILOSOPHY/ THEORY HUMANISM SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
PROPONENTS Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Jean Piaget (1896-1980) is the
and James F. father of the constructivist view
T. Bugental developed the of learning.
humanistic learning theory in
the early 1900s.
MAJOR CONCEPTS IN Humanistic learning Social
EDUCATION (2) is student-centered, so constructivism focuses
students are on the collaborative
encouraged to take nature of learning.
control over their Students rely on others
education. to help create their
Students are building blocks and
encouraged to focus on learning from others
a specific subject area helps them construct
of interest for a their knowledge and
reasonable amount of reality.
time that they choose.
APPLICATION INSIDE THE In schools, humanism often Collaborative, or cooperative
CLASSROOM involves self-directed learning learning involves students
(or students choosing what to sharing background knowledge
learn) and self-evaluation (or and participating in a reciprocal
students assessing themselves), nature to negotiate and settle
both of which can lead to on a shared constructed
students who want to learn and meaning.
know how to learn - key
elements that are possessed by
lifelong learners.
CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHERS Humanistic teachers believe Teachers will help students build
that knowledge and feelings go their understanding and
hand-in-hand in the learning knowledge, and they will
process. Cognitive and affective empower their students to
learning are both important to grow.
humanistic learning. Lessons
and activities should focus on
the whole student and their
intellect and feelings, not one or
the other.
