The Hermeneutical Approach of Friedrich Schleiermacher in Forming and Shaping Learners and Listeners Characteristics

Abstract

With an emphasis on the function of speech, behaviour, and writing in the teaching and learning process, this article examines how adults and teachers impact the development of character. The study highlights the significance of comprehending the psychological, social, and cultural aspects ingrained in communication, drawing on Friedrich Schleiermacher’s hermeneutics. The art of interpretation is emphasised by Schleiermacher’s theories, which emphasise the interaction between grammatical and technical elements of language that disclose a person’s identity and shape character development. To investigate how adults and instructors’ behavioural practices mould children’s minds, phenomenological and analytical methods are used. The importance of word choice, accountability, actions, expressions, instructional strategies, and interpretation are among the major themes. The results support a reexamination of the moral obligations of teachers and adult role models in creating constructive and life-changing learning environments. In order to foster trust, trustworthiness, and meaningful relationships in school and beyond, the study emphasises the significance of authenticity and the harmony of ethos, logos, and pathos in communication.