Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

JAFFAR ADITYA.SINGHANIA MAHIPAL.JAIN SONAL.SINGH SHROTI.SAROJ

Target Audience


College students studying in field of education Age range 18 and over Diverse cultures Diverse backgrounds and experience Male and female

   

Maslows Theory
We each have a hierarchy of needs that ranges from "lower" to "higher." As lower needs are fulfilled there is a tendency for other, higher needs to emerge.
Daniels, 2004

Maslows Theory
Maslows theory maintains that a person does not feel a higher need until the needs of the current level have been satisfied. Maslow's basic needs are as follows:

Basic Human Needs

    

Food Air Water Clothing Sex

Physiological Needs

Safety and Security

  

Protection Stability Pain Avoidance Routine/Order

Safety Needs

Love and Belonging

 

Affection Acceptance Inclusion

Social Needs

Esteem Esteem Needs

  

Self-Respect Self-Esteem Respected by Others

Self-Actualization
 

Achieve full potential Fulfillment

Meeting Needs in the Classroom

As educators, it is our responsibility to meet the five basic levels of needs in the classroom. Implementation strategies include:

Implementing in the Classroom

SelfActualization Esteem Social
Provide challenges Encourage autonomy Feedback Acknowledge success Introductions Interact with students Inclusive activities Maintain a safe and non-threatening atmosphere Create a comfortable environment Room temperature Pacing/Breaks

Safety Physiological

Summary

Self-Actualization Esteem

Belonging

Safety Physiological

Questions/Comments
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References


A.H. Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. (n.d.). Information accessed May 16, 2004, from http://www.temple.edu/CETP/temple_teach/cmneeds.html Daniels, V. (2004, March). Notes on Abraham Maslow. Information accessed May 18, 2004, from http://www.sonoma.edu/users/d/daniels/Maslow_summary.html Warder, D. (n.d.). What is Abraham Maslow's theory of motivation and is it useful to the field of education? Teaching Portfolio. Information accessed May 16, 2004, from http://www.mumstudents.org/~dwarder/research.htm