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A teacher encourages a shy student to express ideas without fear. This approach reflects :

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Humanistic approach

The humanistic approach to education emphasises the learner's emotional wellbeing, self-worth, and freedom to express themselves without fear of judgement.

Encouraging a shy student to speak without fear reflects a teacher creating a psychologically safe, learner-centred environment, which is a hallmark of the humanistic approach associated with thinkers like Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.

Behaviourism, conditioning, and trial and error all focus on external stimuli and reinforcement rather than the learner's inner emotional experience, so none of these match this description.

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