The Importance of Using Humanistic theory in Teaching English

Abstract

Humanistic theory is used as one of the main theories in language leaning inside the class. It strives to help people maximize their well-being and fulfill their potential emphasizes. It looks at the whole individual and stresses concepts such as self-efficacy, self-actualization, and free will. Rather than concentrating on dysfunction. In this study, we have explored the theoretical background of humanistic theory, and clarified the main role of the teacher and the learner in order to have clear ideas about the value of humanistic theory in the process of teaching. Analyzing the principles of the humanistic theory is the evaluation of this study in language teaching / learning field, the study has been investigated on how much learners' needs is adequate in this approach. Results would help to make decisions about the adequacy of other methods of teaching and justify suggesting new methods of different approaches.