Humanism is a philosophical approach that emphasizes human values, rejecting religious beliefs in favor of focusing on human capacities and worth. Educational theories by figures like Erasmus, Rousseau, and Pestalozzi advocate for a gradual, student-centered learning process that values personal freedom and self-directed learning. The aim of humanism in education is to promote a non-threatening environment that fosters personal growth, experimentation, and the development of human dignity.

1. Humanism
Prepared by:
Karleigh Mae D. Delina

2. What is Humanism?
An approach in study, philosophy, or
practice that focuses on human values and
concerns.
A system of thought that rejects religious
beliefs and centers on humans and their
values, capacities, and worth.

3. History of Humanism
Attacked the religious teaching
Believed in the essential
goodness of children, that
humans have free will, moral
conscience, the ability to reason,
aesthetic sensibility, and
religious instinct.
Erasmus
(1466-1536)

4. History of Humanism
Advocated that the young
should be treated kindly and
that learning should not be
forced or rushed, as it
proceeds in stages.

5. History of Humanism
 Developed Humanism as
an Educational
Philosophy
Emphasized the nature
and basic goodness of
humans, understanding
through the senses.
Rousseau &
Pestalozzi

6. History of Humanism
Also emphasized Education as
a gradual and unhurried
process in which the
development of human
character follows the
unfolding of nature.

7. Humanism
 Humanists believe that the learner should be
in control of his or her own destiny.
The learner should become a fully autonomous
person; personal freedom, choice, and
responsibility are the focus.
The learner is self-motivated.

8. Forms of Humanism
 Liberal Humanism
- the sacredness and freedom of humanity lives in every
individual.
Socialist Humanism
- The sacredness and freedom of humanity lives in the
collective.
Evolutionary Humanism
- Making sure humans evolve into superhumans.

9. Dh
Humanistic Learning
Theory
Abraham
Maslow
Carl
Rogers
James
Bugental

10.  Maslow, Rogers, and Bugental believe
that behaviorism and other psychology
theories had a negative perception of
learners like the Operant Conditioning
in behaviorism psychology.
Humanistic Learning
Theory

11.  Maslow and Humanistic Psychology
suggests that students are inherently
good and will make good decisions
when all their needs are met.
Humans are driven by emotions more
than rewards and punishments.
Humanistic Learning
Theory

12.  Student’s learning should be self-
directed.
Schools should produce students
who want and know how to learn.
The only form of meaningful
evaluation is self-evaluation.
Principles

13.  Feelings, as well as
knowledge, are important in
the learning process.
Students learn best in a
nonthreatening environment.
Principles

14.  The primary goal is Human Well-
being, including the primacy of
human values, the development of
human potential, and the
Acknowledgement of human dignity.
Aim of Humanism in
Education

15. Instruction should be intrinsic
rather than extrinsic; student-
centered.
Curriculum should promote
experimentation and discovery;
open-ended activities.
Classroom Implication

16. Take into account individual learning
styles, needs, and interests by designing
many optional learning/discovery
experiences.
Instruction should facilitate personal
growth.
Classroom Implication

17. Take responsibility in initiating
learning; value learning.
Through critical self-reflection,
discover the gap between one’s real
and ideal self.
Be open to differing viewpoints.
Student’s Role:

18. Be a facilitator and a participating
member of the group.
Accept and value students as viable
members of the society.
Accept their values and beliefs.
Make learning student-centered.
Teacher’s Role:

19. Guide the students in their discovering
their gaps and facilitate the students in
bridging this gap.
Give students the opportunity to learn
on their own.
Promote creativity insight and
initiative.
Teacher’s Role:

20. Thank You
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