Humanism is a learning theory developed by psychologists like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers that focuses on human dignity, potential, and self-actualization. It views the teacher as a facilitator who enables and encourages students to learn in a student-centered way according to their individual needs and abilities. This theory motivates students to take responsibility for their own learning and progress toward becoming self-actualized with the help of technology and an emphasis on each student's specific needs and learning style.

1. Humanism
(Learning Theory)
M.S.

2. Main Proponents
Abraham Maslow was one of the first psychologists
devoted to the development of a humanist approach
to psychology.
One of the most significant and influential minds in
humanistic psychology was Carl Rogers.
Maslow
Rogers

3. Key Points of Humanism
Self Actualization
Teacher as facilitator
Affect
Focuses on:
Human freedom
Dignity
Potential

4. Humanistic Role of the Teacher
Teacher acts as facilitator of learning.
Enables and encourages students
Enables learning through technology with new and
innovative ways to teach.
Motivates students and focuses on students in the
classroom.

5. Humanistic Role of the Student
Learning is student centered and individualized for
each student
The main goal for students is to become selfactualized.
Students are further motivated and able to learn
according to specific needs through the use of
technology.

6. Personal Opinion
This theory is one that I find myself agreeing with and
can see myself implementing in my future classroom.
I believe learning should be tailor made for each
student and through this process students will
discover learning habits that fit their needs best.