Humanism focuses on the individual learner and their development. It views the learner as self-growing and the educator's role is to create an environment for students to learn on their own. In language learning, humanism is aware of each learner's developmental readiness and allows a combination of theories tailored to individual motivation, whether intrinsic or extrinsic. While it considers the learner's inner thoughts and the teacher-student relationship, critics argue it may overemphasize the learner's potential and interests at the expense of educational and social influences.