Humanism Jacob Glenn
Humanism is a movement that focuses on human freedom, dignity and Human potential. Its central assumption is that humans are capable of actions with intentionality and actions based on values
Humanism focuses also on the advancement of the state of humanity through education. Humanism was advocated and developed by Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Malcolm Knowles.
There are five components to the humanistic learning theory
1. To promote positive self-direction.
2. To develop the ability to take responsibility for what is learned.
3. To develop creativity.
4. To develop curiosity.
5. To develop interest in the arts.
Humanism in education provides autonomy and the ability for all of us to come together and learn as a group. I use this method primarily because it fits my worldview the best. I feel that in order to be a better species we have to learn and learn together. This idea provides us the building blocks to have civil discourse and meaningful discussion in the setting of nursing education.
References
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