Humanistic Theory and Curriculum Design
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What is the impact of the humanistic theory in curriculum design?
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The humanistic theory accommodates Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in which the basic needs of a person are defined in different stages. Basic needs should be fulfilled before one reaches the need to fulfill self-actualization, the highest in the ladder. Relating it to curriculum design, teachers should concentrate and focus on the human aspects when designing their instruction/curriculum. In the case of a child, the development of a child's self-concept is a good positive start to learning as feeling good about oneself involves an understanding of one's strengths ...
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