Carl Rogers Learning Theory

Rogers identified five characteristics of the fully

functioning person:
Open to experience
Existential living
Trust feelings
Creativity
Fulfilled life
 According to Rogers, an individuals personal
experience is unique and distinctive.
Experience is also affected by the environment
which one interacts
Every individual possesses:
i. Become a perfect person by self-control and
with self-autonomy.
ii. Motivation to move towards the direction of
achieving self-perfectness and excellence.
Principles of Rogers Approach in Education

Several principles on the approach in

education which is considered very influential
and useful in the planning of teaching-
learning activities.
These principles are:
I. Emphasize on learner-centered education.
II. Emphasize on freedom to learn.
The rational and approach are:
Learning is considered as curiosity to know.
Learning can only occur if the learning
materials are meaningful as well as in
accordance with the pupils learning objective.
Effectiveness in learning can only be achieved
under non-threatening condition.
Effectiveness in learning result will only occur
when pupils take their own initiative and fully
involve themselves in the learning activities.
 Rogers View on Education
Rogers asserted that people are born with the
potentials to strive for self-protection.
Learning is a natural instinct possessed by human
beings.
The most effective learning method is learn to
learn. i.e. learn the way how to learn
Emphasis on the unique qualities of human
beings, especially their freedom and their
potentials for personal growth and development.
 According to Roger :
Mans behaviour is exquisitely rational,
moving with subtle and ordered complexity
towards the goal which his organism is
endeavouring to achieve.