practices sometimes described as humanistic techniques (Moskowitz 1978).(Moskowitz 1978: 2)
In sum, humanistic techniques engage the whole person, including the emotions and feelings (the affective realm) as well as linguistic knowledge and behavioral skills.Rather than self-denial being the acceptable way of life, self-actualization and self-esteem are the ideals the exercises pursue.Moskowitz defines humanistic techniques as those that
blend what the student feels, thinks and knows with what he is learning in the target language.[The techniques] help build rapport, cohesiveness, and caring that far transcend what is already there ... help students to be themselves, to accept themselves, and be proud of themselves ., help foster a climate of caring and sharing in rhe foreign language class..