ABSTRACT
Humanistic psychology emphasizes an individual's inherent drive toward self-actualization, the process of realizing and expressing one's own capabilities and creativity. Abraham Maslow's developmental theory emphasizes a hierarchy of needs and motivations. Carl Rogers' theory centers on the individual's capacity for self-direction and understanding of his or her own development. The chapter presents Maslow's Motivation Model, Rogers' Learner-Centered Teaching Model, applications of these theories that are unique to school music programs, and humanistic approaches in the music classroom. The concepts of Self-Concept, the student-centered classroom, and Cooperative learning are followed by cases, applications, and illustrations of humanistic learning theory in music teaching and learning.
