From Anxiety To Joy: Transforming Mathematics Learning Through The Humanistic Gasing Method
Keywords:
GASING Method, Humanistic Approach, Mathematics Learning, Learning Motivation, Mathematics Anxiety
Abstract
The mathematics learning crisis, characterized by low numeracy literacy and high levels of student anxiety, highlights the urgency of a paradigm shift in educational approaches one that not only focuses on cognitive achievement but also pays close attention to students’ affective and psychological aspects. The dominance of traditional, mechanistic methods that lack emotional interaction has failed to meet the demands of 21st-century education. In this context, the GASING method (Gampang, Asik, dan Menyenangkan-Simple, Fun, and Enjoyable) offers a promising alternative, especially when integrated with a humanistic approach that views students as unique individuals with emotional needs that must be respected. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on the PRISMA protocol to analyze 33 relevant scientific articles. The urgency of this study is to respond to the increasingly complex learning crisis by offering a mathematics learning model that holistically combines cognitive effectiveness with students’ emotional well-being. The findings show that integrating the GASING method with humanistic principles significantly enhances conceptual understanding, logical and creative thinking, intrinsic motivation, and reduces mathematics anxiety. The synergy between these approaches lies in the creation of joyful, pressure-free, and student-centered learning experiences. Therefore, the urgency of implementing this integration is not only theoretically relevant but also practically essential in developing mathematics education that is more humane, adaptive, and transformative
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Published
2026-06-20
How to Cite
Monalisa, A., Abidin, Y., & Dewi, D. A. (2026). From Anxiety To Joy: Transforming Mathematics Learning Through The Humanistic Gasing Method. International Journal of Education, Vocational and Social Science , 5(03), 2042-2068. https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.4520
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