Humanism approach to assessment
Humanism is a train of thought that is related to the human experience and reasoning. Abraham Maslow helped to develop the humanism theory in the 20th century. He refers to a triangle which he labels “Maslow's hierarchy of human needs” (Krause, Borhner, Suchesne & MchMaugh, 2010, p. 232). Maslow's triangle has 5 different sections to it which shows the basic growth and needs that a child wants to have. Maslow believed that every child is a good child but if these basic needs in his hierarchy triangle are not met then it could hinder the child's growth because then needs are not met (Ann Miles Gordon & Kathryn Williams Browne, (2000)
Relating Maslow's triangle to assessment means if the child has not had a substantial breakfast in the morning and comes to daycare, the basic needs of this child has not been met. Therefore the child's performance throughout the day would be hindered. If we go to assess the child we are not going to get a fair assessment and it will not be correct (Krause, Borhner, Suchesne & MchMaugh, 2010).
(Abraham Maslow)
(1908-1970)
Relating Maslow's triangle to assessment means if the child has not had a substantial breakfast in the morning and comes to daycare, the basic needs of this child has not been met. Therefore the child's performance throughout the day would be hindered. If we go to assess the child we are not going to get a fair assessment and it will not be correct (Krause, Borhner, Suchesne & MchMaugh, 2010).
(Abraham Maslow)
(1908-1970)
Maslow's triangle
Carl Rogers also has a humanist approach. He believed that we should stop trying to fix people, rather build healthy relationships with the people so they are able to feel better about themselves. So if a child has a healthy relationship with you as the teacher in a centre, the child is going to feel more open to talk to you about their problems and express their emotions. Carl Rogers- Non directive teaching and 'freedom to learn' (Krause, Borhner, Suchesne & MchMaugh, 2010).
(Carl Rogers)
(1902-1087)
References
Ann Miles Grordon & Kathryn Williams Browne, (2000). Beginnings and beyond, Delmar, a diversion of Thomason learning Inc. 5th Edition.
Krause, K-L, Brohner, S., Duchesne,. McMaugh, A. (2010). Educational psychology for learning and teaching. Third ed. Cengage learning Australia Pty limited.
(1902-1087)
References
Ann Miles Grordon & Kathryn Williams Browne, (2000). Beginnings and beyond, Delmar, a diversion of Thomason learning Inc. 5th Edition.
Krause, K-L, Brohner, S., Duchesne,. McMaugh, A. (2010). Educational psychology for learning and teaching. Third ed. Cengage learning Australia Pty limited.