Humanism By: Morgan Gritten by

Belief in Human Capacities

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Humanists, inspired by Erasmus, assert the essential goodness of children and believe in the inherent capacities of humans, including free will, moral conscience, reasoning ability, aesthetic sensibility, and religious instinct.

Gradual and Unhurried Education

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Humanism in education, emphasizes nature, gradual development, and individual autonomy. Learning is seen as a process that unfolds naturally, with the learner controlling their own destiny.

Focus on Social and Emotional Well-being

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Emphasis on not only cognitive development but also social and emotional well-being. Concepts like self-concept, psychological awareness, and fulfilling one’s potential are central.

Rejecting Supernaturalism

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Rejects supernatural explanations and emphasizes reasons and empirical evidence as the basis for understanding the world. This includes a rejection of the concept of the soul as separate from the body and a focus on the material world.

Philosophy for the Here and Now

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Philosophy for the present, focusing on human values in the context of life on Earth rather than one on the promise of an afterlife. It promotes compassion, meeting human needs, and solving problems, w an emphasis on individual responsibility and ethical decision-making.

Human Approach to Education

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Emphasizes fostering students’ belief in themselves and their potential, promoting compassion, understanding, self-respect, and respect for others. Aims to create a supportive and encouraging learning environment.

Dealing with Basic Human Concerns

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Addresses fundamental human issues throughout history and today, focusing on improving quality of life, pursuing knowledge, personal growth, love, and finding meaning in existence.

Principles of Human Approach

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Students learn best when they are able to identify what they want and need to know
The ability to learn is more important than the accumulation of knowledge
Self-evaluation is considered the most meaningful assessment of students’ work
Emotions and feelings are valued alongside factual knowledge
Learning is most effective in a non-threatening environment

Aims of Education

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Development of intellectual power, nurturing student’s desire to learn, promoting self-motivation, independence, creativity, curiosity, and an interest in the arts

Role of the Teacher

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Act as facilitators, help students develop their interests, set goals, engage in cooperative learning, and provide guidance without strict directives

Curriculum

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Currently advocates for a broad curriculum that goes beyond basic skills, integrating subjects like reading, writing, math, and social studies with humanistic principles

Evaluation and Student Concept

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Emphasizes self-directed learning, responsibility, and continuous self-development
Learners are viewed as highly motivated individuals capable of assuming responsibility for their own learning
Focus in on nurturing the whole students, acknowledging feelings, desires, and powers, while promoting freedom and self-realization