Humanism
Carl Rogers, through humanism, proposed an experiential theory of learning which promotes empathic understanding. Ones self-concept in this mode of thinking is not fixed, but rather a fluid entity open to change. The journey of knowledge reaches no end-point; it is an ongoing process of growth and self-discovery. So, growth in life as well as in the classroom can only be fulfilled through unconditional positive self-regard. This is fostered within the classroom by a healthy relationship between peers as well as between students and their teachers. There is also an emphasis upon self-iniated learning, which is thought to be the most lasting in learners.
Rogers' humanistic ideas in conjunction with Abraham Maslow's ideals of goodness, nobility and reason are a comprehensive reflection of my theory of education. The emphasis upon healthy relationships with oneself and ones self-concept as well as other human beings in order to be successful appeal to my natural tendency toward introspection and interpersonal collaboration.
Rogers' humanistic ideas in conjunction with Abraham Maslow's ideals of goodness, nobility and reason are a comprehensive reflection of my theory of education. The emphasis upon healthy relationships with oneself and ones self-concept as well as other human beings in order to be successful appeal to my natural tendency toward introspection and interpersonal collaboration.
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The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change”
“It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens.”
“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.”
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination"
Carl Rogers
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change”
“It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens.”
“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.”
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination"
Carl Rogers
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Students cannot be successful in the classroom if their primal needs are not first met. This means that they must be well fed, feel safe, nurtured, and positive about themselves before they can more complexly understand material and its conceptual depth.
The reality of the world in which we live is that this is not always possible, but as a teacher I will attempt to provide resources to families of students who need them in order to maximize the potential for a student in a learning environment.
The reality of the world in which we live is that this is not always possible, but as a teacher I will attempt to provide resources to families of students who need them in order to maximize the potential for a student in a learning environment.