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INTERNALIZATION OF HUMANISTIC VALUES IN THE LEARNING

PROCESS FOR THE MILLENNIAL GENERATION

Introduction

The humanistic concept teaches humanity to possess a deep sense of compassion,

eliminating egocentric, authoritarian, or individualistic traits (Masruri, 2021). It is not

arbitrary to force others to understand or participate in someone else's conversation.

Humanistic education views humans as living beings created by God with specific

qualities to be developed to their maximum and optimal potential (Nasith, 2022). In this

This approach constantly promotes self-improvement through the recognition of positive

potentials within each individual. With the changing times and demands, the educational

process evolves as well. The humanistic approach to education emphasizes cognitive,

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affective, and psychomotor aspects in students (Susilawati, 2021). Throughout this

process, students are given learning experiences that acknowledge, accept, and humanize

them, ultimately fostering optimism for their success (Kurdi, 2018).

The hedonistic tendencies among the younger generation, especially in urban areas,

have become common knowledge. They have their own ways of expressing themselves,

and their lives are closely intertwined with entertainment and technology, particularly the

The millennial generation comprises young professionals with their unique

characteristics, causing waves of change worldwide. However, these changes are not

always positive (Ali & Purwandi, 2017). A significant challenge on the path to Indonesia's

demographic bonus lies in preparing and educating those currently in the children and

young adult age group the millennial generation. The potential to educate and shape their

character is still immense due to their age being below the threshold of maturity (Rohman

& Mukhibat, 2017). Hence, the necessity of internalizing humanistic values to achieve

the desired goal: education centered around humans yet with a positive potential for

technological advancement and development.

Literature review as explained by Cooper in Creswell (Febriyanti & Rezania, 2021)

Research Methods

The method used is a literature review. This study will examine data sources that

are relevant to the research topic, namely humanistic and educational values in the

learning process. The analysis of research data used is descriptive analysis, where the

existing data will be explained thoroughly and in-depth. In collecting data, the author

collects data and information through supporting data sourced from research journals both

nationally and internationally, supporting books, newspapers, and magazines.

Results and Discussion

1. Understanding Humanistic Values Humanistic

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Behaviorism, pioneered by Ivan Pavlov, focused on studying the observable behavior of

individuals to predict and control their behavior. It viewed humans as mechanistic beings

controlled by external forces.

The humanistic approach emerged as a form of dissent from the two preceding

perspectives, namely psychoanalytic and behavioristic views in explaining human

behavior. This movement explicitly focuses on the human dimension within psychology

extends beyond the cognitive domain alone. It also aims to shape students into responsible

individuals who are attentive to their environment and possess spiritual maturity, to

develop these values through teaching methods that refine these humane values. Broadly

speaking, this humanistic theory is a learning theory that prioritizes the learning process

rather than the learning outcomes. This theory develops concepts to humanize individuals

so that learners can understand and recognize themselves and their environment (Arifin,

Sari, & Tama, 2017).

According to C. Asri Budiningsih, the learning process should be initiated and

demonstrated for the sake of the individual. Therefore, this theory is more abstract and

leans closer to the realms of philosophy, personality theory, and psychotherapy than the

The humanistic theory originated in psychology and bears a strong resemblance to

personality theories. Consequently, with the advancement of knowledge and technology,

this theory has been applied in the field of education, particularly in formal and non-

formal learning approaches, aiming to address challenges in education. This theory sheds

light on the educational realm, emphasizing that every form of education should have a

humanistic paradigm; an educational practice that views humans as integral and unified

entities, which must be established (Wahyuni & Ariyani, 2020). It is hoped that this

fundamental perspective will permeate all systematic components of education,

regardless of their location or type.

In popular scientific dictionaries, the term "humanistic" signifies matters related to

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humanism signifies the dignity, and value of each individual, and all efforts to fully

enhance their natural abilities (physical, non-physical). According to Carl R. Rogers, he

advocated for an approach that strives to make learning and teaching more humane.

Rogers' theories were obtained clinically, based on what patients say during therapy. He

believed that humans have a fundamental motive, which is the tendency to self-actualize.

This tendency is the desire to fulfill their inherent potential. Just as a flower grows to its

follows:

a. Objectives Humanistic experts believe that the curriculum's function is to provide

experiences that intrinsically achieve personal development and independence. For

them, education's goal is seen as a dynamic personal process connected to the

integration and ideal personal autonomy

b. Methods The humanistic curriculum demands an emotional connection between

teachers and students through an enjoyable learning atmosphere. Teachers encourage

students to trust each other in the teaching and learning process, enabling them to

pursue activities they want to engage in.

c. Organization of Content/Material The organization of the humanistic curriculum lies

curriculum differs from others. Effective learning activities are those that provide

experiences that help students broaden their self-awareness with others and allow

them to develop their potential.

A) Millennial Generation and Social Media

Millennials are a cohort term in demographics, a noun that refers to followers or a

group. Currently, there are four major cohorts in demographics: Baby Boomers (born

between 1946 and 1964), Gen-X (born between 1965 and 1980), Millennials (born

between 1981 and 2000), and Gen-Z (born from 2001 to the present). In other literature,

according to Absher and Amidjaya, the millennial generation is considered to be born

between 1982 and 2002, with a relatively insignificant difference.

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led to the emergence of attitudes, ideologies, and beliefs that are markedly distinct from

those of earlier generations. The millennial generation is often perceived as carrying

negative values due to the influences they consume from external sources. They are

highly open to technology.

If utilized wisely, social media can offer numerous benefits to its users. Through

the applications it offers, humans are facilitated in the process of communication.

information. There are also various modes of crime and scams carried out by irresponsible

individuals. The spread of false information (hoaxes), inappropriate videos, and the

dissemination of unsettling ideologies become social problems that are challenging to

address. Moreover, the boundaries of user access to these applications are not entirely

controlled, leading underage children to witness content they should not be exposed to.

This condition has nearly encompassed every activity that takes place in the virtual world.

Consequently, human mentalities are gradually changing, both rapidly and gradually.

The once highly-praised social values seem to have vanished into thin air.

Traditional customs that served as social controls appear to have been abandoned by the

younger generation. They prioritize rationalism and egoism in their approach to things.

religious or cultural values.

Despite the perceived negative influences that are believed to dominate the

millennial generation, there is another side that contradicts this condition. Behind the

negative labels attached to the millennial generation, they feel that there is no issue with

the current circumstances. The millennial generation views ongoing progress as

something that should be optimally utilized. The advancements in information media,

transportation, and technology cater to the needs of contemporary society. It would be a

loss not to be a part of this progress. Human tasks are facilitated through a single button

available on computer screens, smartphones, and other electronic media. Jobs that used

to take hours, days, or even weeks can now be accomplished within a matter of minutes

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temporal or spatial limitations. Books are no longer limited to paper form; e-books are

now readily available. Similarly, the size of objects, whether big or small, can now be

innovated with a wide array of features.

B) Internalizing Humanistic Values in the Millennial Generation

The positive and negative impacts of today's world progress have become an active

double-edged sword in various aspects of life, often considered the guiding light for the

internalized within every individual/student or millennial, so that the utilization of

technology can enhance human life while maintaining good social relationships, thus

creating a human-centric rather than techno-centric approach.

Humanistic values provide the solution to the lack of understanding within the

millennial generation. Therefore, to address the negative impacts on the millennial

generation, it is essential to instill humanistic values in them. Humanism aims to

humanize individuals, and the humanistic theory guides learners/individuals toward

human values. This aligns with the goal of Islamic education, which is to humanize

individuals by their true human nature.

educational values in the millennial generation can balance out the negative impacts

caused by the advancement of technology today.

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