Humanistic Approach To Teaching

Question 1

Humanistic approach pays attention to non cognitive variables in learning

Answer 1

Students needs, emotions, values, and self perceptions

Question 2

Motivation to learn is based on

Answer 2

How does this relate to you??

• Material that is meaningful
• Understanding the reasons for ones behavior
• A classroom environment that supports efforts to learn

Question 3

Pioneer of humanistic approach

Answer 3

Maslow

Question 4

Teaching from humanistic approach

Answer 4

• classroom provides safety
• Students receive emotional support
• Students given clear and achievable expectations
• Instruction is organized and comprehensible

Question 5

Humanistic orientation

Answer 5

• Help with learning is provided when needed
• Interaction with students is respectful, courteous, and fair
• Feedback is constructive
• Students allowed some freedom to make learning choices
• Learning is seen as exciting, meaningful, pleasurable.
• Take students aside to discipline, constructive feedback.

Question 6

Humanistic key words

Answer 6

• student focused
• Students choices
• How it relates to their life
• Breaks, snacks, water, wiggle
• Fun and engaging
• Feelings
• Deficiency needs