dehumanization on educational technology
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Technology, Humanism and Dehumanization
Humanism - a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, and generally prefers critical thinking and evidence over acceptance of dogma or superstition
humanism refers to a perspective that affirms some notion of human freedom and progress
It was first termed by theologian Friedrich Niethammer in 1808 – “Humanismus” (the new classical curriculum he planned to offer in German secondary schools)
Gained its universal acceptance in 1856 when Georg Voigt used Humanism to describe Renaissance Humanism – movement that flourished in the Italian Renaissance to revive classical learning
Key points: In education, humanism is a
paradigm/philosophy/pedagogical approach that believes learning is viewed as a personal act to fulfill one’s potential
People act with intentionality and values (Huitt, 2001)
Humanists also believe that it is necessary to study the person as a whole, especially as an individual grows and develops over the lifespan
Proponents of HumanismAbraham Maslow – 1908-1970Father of Humanistic PsychologyExperience is the primary phenomenon in the
study of human learning and behaviorplaced emphasis on choice, creativity, values,
self-realization, all distinctively human qualities, and believed that meaningfulness and subjectivity were more important than objectivity
development of human potential, dignity and worth are ultimate concerns
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
1.Physiological needs are the physical requirements for human survival. If these requirements are not met, the human body cannot function properly and will ultimately fail
2.Safety and Security needs include: Personal security, Financial security, Health and well-being, Safety net against accidents/illness and their adverse impacts
3. Love and belonging -- This need is especially strong in childhood and can override the need for safety as witnessed in children who cling to abusive parents
-- Friendship, intimacy, family
4. Esteem presents the typical human desire to be accepted and valued by others. People often engage in a profession or hobby to gain recognition
5. Self-actualization – “What a man can be, he must be”-- refers to what a person's full potential is and the
realization of that potential-- he desire to accomplish everything that one can, to
become the most that one can be
Proponents continued…Carl Rogers – 1902-1987 One of the founding fathers of psychotherapy
research
“Person-centered approach” -- the application of the person-centered approach to the therapy situation such as interpersonal relations, education, nursing, cross-cultural relations and other "helping" professions and situations
Learner-centered teaching:“A person cannot teach another person directly; a person can
only facilitate another's learning”
“A person learns significantly only those things that are perceived as being involved in the maintenance of or enhancement of the structure of self”
The educational situation which most effectively promotes significant learning is one in which (a) threat to the self of the learner is reduced to a minimum and (b) differentiated perception of the field is facilitated
Research Google
Conversations Chat
Indoor games
Virtual Games
EDUCATION
ENTERTAINMENT
Increasing Obesity Rates
Aggressive behavior
Negative social and emotional development
Reduction in family
quality time
Can technology dehumanize society, including our homes and schools?
Most people regard technology as humanizing but on the other hand, it could also lead to the dangers of
dehumanization. It is possible for communicators to treat their consumers as machines.
Dehumanization To deprive of human qualities such as individuality,
compassion or civility, personality or spirit
Human Mechanization- a process by which people are treated mechanically.
Human Mechanization
(Phil Lange)
We turn them on and off whenever it suits
our fancy.
No explanation is offered on why and
what they do.
Their plans and future are unheard.
All work and no play.
Their human worth is judged only by the
quality of their products.
Human empathy is absent.
Teacher-Communicat
or
Interaction between communicators/teacher and
listener/student.
Self-evaluation or reflection by
listener/student.
Dialogue or interchange between communicator
and listener.
Regular meeting and consultations.
TECHNOLOGY :
Is it a BOON or
BANE?
“Technology is made for man and not man for technology.”
“Technology is made for the teacher and not the teacher for technology.”
The integration of technology in instructional process must focus on:
The interactive and meaningful learningThe development of creative and critical thinkingThe development and nurturing of teamworkThe efficient and effective teaching
Roles of Educational Technology in Learning
Traditional Way
delivery vehicle for
instructional lessons
learner learns from the
technology
source and presenter of knowledge
serves as a teacher
Constructivist Point of
View(Jonassen,
1990)
exploring knowledge to support learning by
constructing
accessing needed information, comparing perspectives, beliefs and world views
serves as context to support learning -by -
doing
representing and stimulating meaningful real- world problems, situation and contexts
defining a safe, controllable problem space for student thinking
serves as a social medium to support
learning by conversing
collaborating with others
discussing, arguing, and building consensus among members of the community
serves as intellectual partner to support
learning- by- reflecting
helping learners articulate and represent what they know
reflecting of what they have learned and how they come to know it
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