THEORY
Tan Yan Lin
Gan Zi Xi
Josephine Ho Shi Lin
Lim Hui Hong
Humanist theory
It focuses on the human freedom, dignity, and potential.
In contrast to the behaviourist notion of operant conditioning (which
argues that all behaviour is the result of the application of
consequences) and the cognitive psychologist belief that the
discovering knowledge or constructing meaning is central to learning.
The humanistic theory of learning involves the concept of learning
through watching the behaviour of others and what results from that
behaviour.
However, learning does not have to involve a behaviour change.
Learning comes about as a result of observation (Barrett, 2006).
Humanists also believe that it is necessary to study the person as a
whole, especially as an individual grows and develops over the lifespan.
It follows that the study of the self, motivation, and goals are areas of
particular interest.
Roles of Teachers
Be a role model
The teacher is to model appropriate behavior and
make an effort not to replicate inappropriate
behavior. A teacher is also expected to provide a
reason and motivation for each task, teach
general learning skills, foster group work, and if
possible, give a choice of tasks to the students
(Huitt, 2001).
Ensure the pupils basic needs are fulfilled.
Take care of the students emotions as
emotions affect and affect play a role in
learning.