Consider Roger's idea of unconditional positive regard, specifically as it relates to relationships, therapy and education. Your text, pages 274-280 covers this section in depth. Also, consider the following summary regarding student-centered teaching from Rogers book Client-Centered Counseling: (Title of book: Theories of Personality: Understanding Persons. Author: Susan Cloninger)
We cannot teach another person directly; we can only facilitate his learning.
The structure and organization of the self appears to become more rigid under threat; to relax its boundaries when completely free from threat...
The educational situation which most effectively promotes significant learning is one in which 1) threat to the self of the learner is reduced a minimum, and 2) differentiated perception of the field of experience is facilitated.
Answer the following questions. You should write at least 125 words for each response.
1. To what degree is unconditional positive regard evident in our current educational system? What ages/grade level is this idea the most important for the student? What does our current education system work? Explain your response thoroughly.
2. Think about a current relationship you are in (partner, therapist, friend, or parent) and consider which characteristic(s) of a fully functioning person (page 272) might be difficult for you to overcome? Discuss thoroughly.
3. Consider how cultural differences between two people might be a factor in achieving unconditional positive regard. What barriers, if any, might exist that would prevent a person from achieving unconditional positive regard?