Humanism is a belief system focused on human dignity, freedom, and potential. It holds that people are inherently good and can grow personally. Key figures who influenced humanism include Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and John Holt. Maslow proposed a hierarchy of needs and believed in cultivating peak experiences. Humanistic education is student-centered and personalized, using approaches like open classrooms, learning styles, and cooperative learning. Teachers act as facilitators while technology allows for individualized, collaborative learning.