Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): Oktober
Articles

CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NEO-HUMANISTIC EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS

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  • Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra,
  • Dewa Gede Bambang Erawan,
  • Ni Kadek Sunastri,
  • Ni Wayan Sukardi
Ida Bagus Nyoman Mantra
Universits Mahasaraswati Denpasar
Dewa Gede Bambang Erawan
Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar
Ni Kadek Sunastri
Universitas Hindu Indonesia
Ni Wayan Sukardi
Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar

Published 2025-10-01

Keywords

  • Implementing,
  • neo-humanistic,
  • education,
  • primary,
  • classroom

Abstract

Neo-humanistic education promotes universal empathy, holistic development, ecological consciousness, and the spiritual growth of learners. As educational paradigms evolve towards more inclusive and value-oriented methodologies, the importance of neo-humanistic education escalates, particularly at the basic level. This study investigates the obstacles and opportunities teachers and administrators face in implementing neo-humanistic pedagogy in primary classes. This study utilises a qualitative case study methodology to evaluate teacher interviews, classroom observations, and an analysis of educational policy texts. The findings highlight multiple structural, pedagogical, and cultural challenges and significant potential to improve students' empathy, environmental stewardship, and comprehensive learning. The research clarifies the effective incorporation of neo-humanistic education into traditional elementary schools.

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