Angie Wang
Dr. Jonas Cox
EDTE 201, 01
23 February 2008
Humanism, constructivism, and behaviorism are all valid outlooks on education
with both positive and negative traits.
In order for one to be a truly effective teacher, one
must combine aspects of all these theories and create a unique approach to education.
Humanists realize the many different needs that affect a child’s experience in the
classroom, which Maslow outlined in his hierarchy of needs.
Firstly, each student has
biological and physiological needs, such as hunger and boredom, followed by the need to
feel safe, the need to belong, and the need to feel as if he or she has achieved something
in the classroom.
Once a teacher helps a student meet these needs, the student can then
experience personal growth and fulfillment.
This concept is important for educators to
understand because students who are lacking in these needs will be unmotivated to learn.
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