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Maslow’s

Hierarchy of Needs

Claudia Hannah
University of Phoenix Online
MADL 117C - EDTC 560
Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design
May 19, 2004
Target Audience
 College students studying in field of
education
 Age range 18 and over
 Diverse cultures
 Diverse backgrounds and experience
 Male and female
Maslow’s 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
Maslow’s Theory

Maslow’s 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
Social Needs  Inclusion
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
Self- Provide challenges
Actualization Encourage autonomy
Esteem Feedback
Acknowledge success
Social Introductions
Interact with students
Inclusive activities
Safety Maintain a safe and non-threatening atmosphere
Create a comfortable environment
Physiological Room temperature
Pacing/Breaks
Summary Self-Actualization

Esteem

Belonging

Safety

Physiological
Questions/Comments
Please send email to:

Claudia Hannah
CRHannah@email.uophx.edu

Thank You!
References
 A.H. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. (n.d.). Information accessed
May 16, 2004, from http://www.temple.edu/CETP/temple_teach/cm-
needs.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

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