What is Humanism?

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Humanism

• Kristen Hernandez and Kay McInnis
• EDF 607

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Lesson Launcher

• We want to get you
• THINKING and find out what you already know
  from prior knowledge.

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Humanism View

• Using your dry erase board write down one word to
  describe what you see going on in these pictures.

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What is Humanism?

• Humanism is a philosophy of reason and science in
  the pursuit of knowledge.
• Humanism is a philosophy of imagination.
• Humanism is a philosophy for people who think for
  themselves. They challenge and explore.
• Humanism is a philosophy for creating and
  determining ones destiny.

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Types of Humanism

• Literary
• Renaissance
• Cultural
• Philosophical
• Christian
• Modern
• Secular
• Religious

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Whos Who in Humanism
Plato
Protagoras
Socrates
Thomas More
Erasmus
John Dewey
Unfolding of the human to a better self. Help
people understand how they think and promote
wisdom and rationality.
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Humanism Origins

• Humanism originated in the West with the
• Greek philosopher Socrates, and in the
• East with the Chinese philosopher
• Confucius about 2,500 years ago.

"My country is the world and my religion is to do
good." Thomas Paine
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Key Humanist Values and Principles

• Humanists believe that nothing is more important
  than people.
• Humanist value the human powers of reasoning,
  imagining, and love.
• Humanist highlight the importance of concern for
  the world and for the future.

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Humanism Beliefs

• Humanists believe that there is not enough
  evidence to decide whether or not God exists.
• Humanists believe that this is the only life
  humans have.
• Humanist stress that morals are a product of
  human imagination and reason.

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Humanism and Education
Making the school everybodys house!
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Important Thoughts
The right for all to learn!
Learn by doing!
Guide the child!
Education is everywhere!
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Purpose of Humanistic Education

• To offer a foundation for personal growth and
  development so that learning will continue
  throughout life in a self-directed manner
  (lifelong learners).
• To provide intelligence, self-discipline,
  self-respect, creativity, high motivation,
  affirmative attitude, team player, joyful living,
  and good health.

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Teaching Humanism Education

• Allow the student to have a choice in selection
  of tasks and activities
• Help students learn to set realistic goals
• Have students participate in cooperative learning
  groups
• Act as a facilitator for group discussions
• Create and maintain a positive learning
  environment
• Be a positive role model

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Meaningful Engaged Learning
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Differentiated Instruction
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Cooperative Learning
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Brain Based Learning

• Brainstorming/Discussion
• Drawing/Artwork
• Field Trips
• Games
• Graphic Organizers/Semantic Maps/Word Webs
• Humor
• Manipulatives/Experiments/Labs/Models
• Metaphor/Analogy/Simile Mnemonic Devices
• Movement Music/Rhythm/Rhyme/Rap
• Project/Problem-based Instruction
• Reciprocal Teaching/Cooperative Learning
• Roleplay/Drama/Pantomime/Charades
• Storytelling
• Technology
• Visualization/Guided Imagery
• Visuals
• Writing/Journals

Promotes self-discovery, increased motivation,
creates a positive learning environment, gives
choice in learning style, and produces lifelong
learners.
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FISH PHILOSOPHY
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Quiz Time

• This is not a graded test, but just a way to see
  how much you learned and retained from this
  lesson.
• Please take a classroom responder and turn it on.
  The screen will say Enter Your Response. Do not
  enter a response until the question is up and has
  been read to you. The teacher will let you know
  when to respond.

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Question 1

• Humanism is..
• A. philosophy of reason and science in the
  pursuit of knowledge
• B. the ability to read ones thoughts
• C. the reason why man exists today the study of
  Christ

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Question 2

• Who is the humanist?
• A. Oprah
• B. Family Guy
• C. John Dewey

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Question 3

• Humanism originated from which two men?
• A. Socrates and Confucius
• B. Thomas Paine and Alexander the Great
• C. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

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Question 4

• True/False
• Differentiated instruction is an example of
  humanistic education.

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Question 5

• True/False
• Humanist believe that GOD is the center of the
  universe.

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Question 6

• Yes/No
• When teaching with an humanistic view, you should
  not allow for choices in ones learning. You must
  stick strictly to the book.

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Question 7

• Yes/No
• Humanism in education promotes self-discovery,
  increased motivation, and creates a positive
  learning environment.

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Question 8

• Yes/No
• Do you think todays classrooms are moving in the
  direction of a humanistic education?

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Humanism in Action
On each table you will find a work station
folder. Each folder contains a different
activity, but all centered around the concept of
humanism. You may choose which station you would
like to go to. You do not have to remain with
your group because it is your RIGHT to CHOOSE.
You will have 10 minutes at the station of your
choice.
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Bibliography

• Herrick, J (2005). Humanism An introduction.
  Amherst, NY Prometheus Books.
• Hirsch, Jr, E, Kett, J, Trefil, J (1993). The
  dictionary of cultural literature What every
  american needs to know. Boston, MA Houghton
  Mifflin Company.
• Schiffman, Z (2002). Humanism and the
  renaissance. Boston, MA Houghton Mifflin
  Company.