Humanism

Carl Rogers (1942)

“Students will make the right choices and solve their own problems provided they are lead and helped by teachers…rather than being told what to do”

                                                                Edwards & Watts 2004

Humanistic Education a.k.a.

·       Alternative/progressive/student centred education

·       Open schooling

·       e.g Steiner Schools

Teacher Effectiveness Training Model

Thomas Gordon 1974

·       Humanistic Approach

·       Non Directive

·       Democratic approach - reduction in the use of teacher power