to focus on the teacher-student relationship. The previous way of teaching just the behavioral and cognitive theories, just did not seem to work. I think that involving students, parents and outside influences into the teaching and the classroom will be ultimately the most effective way to teach today’s youth. How can we effectively teach if we do not use a holistic approach? Taking into account all aspects of the student’s life will enable use as teachers to help that child learn to the best of his ability.

One of the first humanistic attitudes that I think are important is unconditional positive regard. This attitude projects total acceptance of another’s person is worth. When we accept student’s worth without judgment of outside influences, we can really learn to accept all people regardless of their background or behavior. Use of this positive regard could be how accepting

are we of the child that is disruptive in class or rude to the teacher. Teachers cannot always have the well-behaved respectful student. Sometimes it is necessary to ask for help from outside influences. Getting the parents involved with Sally’s behavior problem in the classroom is ways of helping the student achieve goals. I know from my experience as a pre-school teacher there are the ideal students and some students that others deem difficult. I tried to learn how to totally accept each child for who they are. Being a positive influence and having a positive attitude goes along way with a difficult child.

The third trait or attitude is would touch upon is empathy. The ability to stand in another shoes to understand his or hers feelings is important. How many people can really do this? We see actors feeding starving children on the television. Do they stand in that child’s shoes to know what they are feeling in their hopeless situation? As teachers, we need inquire ab

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