2. Humanistic Psychology
It is a psychological perspective that emphasizes the
study of the whole person.
Humanistic psychologists look at human behavior not
only through the eyes of the observer, but through the
eyes of the person doing the behaving.
developed in the 1960s and 70s in the United States as
a response to the continual struggle
between behavioral theorists and
cognitive psychologists.
described as anthropocentric or human-centered.
3. Proponents of Humanistic Psychology
Abraham Maslow
Co-Founder of Humanistic
Psychology with Carl Rogers
Believed we are all biologically
driven to achieve self-
actualization
Came up with Hierarchy of
Needs theory that is most
important humanistic theory.
4. Carl Rogers
Co-Founder of
Humanistic Psychology
with Abraham Maslow
Main contribution was
in clinical therapy and
applications of
Humanism
Started Person-Centered
Psychology
6. Before a student’s cognitive needs can be
met, they must fulfil their basic physiological
needs first.
Students need to feel emotionally and
physically safe and accepted within the
classroom to progress and reach their full
potential.
Educational Applications
7. Person-Centered Psychology/Therapy
American psychologist Carl Rogers developed this type
of therapy in the 1940s and 1950s.
Person-centered therapy is a therapy that emphasizes
understanding and caring rather than diagnosis,
advice, and persuasion.
Within each person, Rogers believed, is the capacity for
self-understanding and constructive change.
It is an approach which is practical and helpful in
education, because it can solve some of the problems
outside the curriculum faced by students.
8. Three ‘‘Core Conditions’’
Congruence- sometimes called genuineness, is a
characteristic of being transparent, real, and honest in
a helping relationship.
Empathy- Capacity to recognize or understand another’s
state of mind or emotion; a deep form of understanding
of the meanings as well as feelings of the learner. Being
concern for the individual.
Unconditional Positive Regard
- This is a non-judgmental warmth or acceptance.
9. Basic Assumptions of
Humanistic Psychology
Humans have free will; not all behavior is
determined.
All individuals are unique and have an
innate (inborn) drive to achieve their
maximum potential.
A proper understanding of human behavior
can only be achieved by studying humans -
not animals.
Psychology should study the individual case
(idiographic) rather than the average
performance of groups (nomothetic).
10. 5 Basic Objectives of the Humanistic
View of Education:
1. Promote positive self-direction and
independence
2. Develop the ability to take responsibility for
what is learned.
3. Develop creativity.
4. Curiosity and;
5. Have an interest in the arts
11. Language Teaching Methods:
Silent Way- it means the teacher remains as
silent as he can when the learners are engaged in
learning, but the teacher still stays the firm
controller of the class.
Suggestopedia - people are able to learn more if
their minds are clear of other things and likewise
free of anxiety.
Community language learning- on the basis
of counseling, that is, the learners sit in a circle as a
community and determine what they want to say.
