The degree to which I can create relationships, which facilitate the growth of others as separate persons, is a measure of the growth I have achieved in myself.
Carl RogersRead
I believe that the testing of the student's achievements in order to see if he meets some criterion held by the teacher, is directly contrary to the implications of therapy for significant learning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Assessment methods should align with the goals of deep learning rather than rigid criteria.
Carl Rogers emphasizes that evaluating a student's achievements based solely on predetermined criteria set by the teacher contradicts the principles of significant learning, which suggests that true understanding and growth should be fostered through a more supportive and personalized approach rather than through standardized testing. This viewpoint advocates for learning environments that prioritize individual development and understanding over conformity to strict benchmarks.
Themes
EducationLearningAssessmentGrowthTeaching
In practice
Example use cases
In a teacher's workshop on student-centric learning, a facilitator might use this quote to emphasize the importance of understanding student needs.
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Though modern Marriage is a tremendous laboratory, its members are often without preparation for the partnership function. How much agony and remorse and failure could have been avoided if there had been at least some rudimentary learning before they entered the partnership.
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I have come to think that one of the most satisfying experiences I know — and also one of the most growth-promoting experiences for the other person — is just fully to appreciate this individual in the same way that I appreciate a sunset.
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In my early professional years I was asking the question: How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?
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