Physiological Need - These are the basic needs that all humans have to survive, such

as food, water, and shelter. In a classroom setting, it would include ensuring

students have access to healthy food and adequate breaks throughout the day.

They are the top priority and are therefore the most important driving factor for
human beings. If a person is hungry, they will ignore any other wants or
wishes to focus on satisfying their hunger. If a student is hungry, they could
exhibit distracting or rule-breaking behavior because education is not their
priority – hunger is. A student might fall asleep in class instead of working on
their assignments because they lost sleep the previous night. In this example,
the student would naturally prioritize sleep over education.
Canteen and water Refilling Station-

Safety Need- These are the needs that humans have to feel safe and secure. It would
include creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students in a
classroom setting.

Love and Belongingness-

It would be impossible for a teacher or leader to equip every student with
sufficient sleep, shelter, clothing, and nourishment. Luckily, free and reduced
lunch programs are a great way to solve some of the issues of hunger in
schools. Providing clothing, sufficient hygiene practices, and sufficient
amounts of sleep are still factors. Based on the model, it is clear that if these
basic needs fail to be provided, students will be unable to prioritize education.
These are needs that teachers cannot always meet. However, teachers can
strive to offer students resources and referrals to school programs in order to
satisfy as many needs as possible.

Safety Needs
Similarly, if the student is being bullied or if they don’t feel accepted and liked
by their educator, they will struggle to learn and complete their work. Their
priority will be acquiring safety. Students thrive on predictability and structure,
and they associate these factors with a feeling of safety. They do best with no
disruptions in their routines. If they lack a routine, or if there are factors
threatening their routines, they may feel unsafe and apprehensive. This can
cause the student to perform poorly.
Teachers should foster an environment that allows for healthy levels of risk-
taking, question asking and answering, open thought sharing, and healthy
discussion. They should not feel fearful of judgment from other students.
Students crave a trust-based relationship with their teacher.

Love and Belongingness

Make a connection with the students by interacting with them.
 When a person does not feel loved or does not feel like they belong, they
crave affection or acceptance in group settings. The need for love and
belonging may be forgotten, but it can be just as critical to a student as their
physiological requirements.
students must have a sense of psychological and emotional safety in their
classroom environment. Teachers should foster an environment that allows
for healthy levels of risk-taking, question asking and answering, open thought
sharing, and healthy discussion. They should not feel fearful of judgment from
other students. Students crave a trust-based relationship with their teacher.
Esteem –

On the other hand, if a student is excelling in school but is not meeting their
social or esteem needs, it may be helpful for educators to give them more
opportunities to socialize or praise them for their accomplishments. 

Self-Actualization –

Finally, suppose a student is meeting all their needs but is not yet reaching their
full potential. In that case, it may be helpful for educators to encourage them to
continue growing and exploring new opportunities.

Last, educators can use Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is by using it as a guideline

for creating lesson plans. By taking into account the different levels of need,
educators can create lessons that will engage and motivate their students. For
instance, lessons that focus on self-actualization needs, such as helping students
discover their talents and potential, are more likely to inspire students than those
that only focus on lower-level needs.

Last statement: Meeting students’ needs can help them learn and grow in many
ways. It can improve their academic performance, increase their motivation to
learn, and engage them more in class. It can also help them build stronger
relationships with educators and classmates, leading to a more positive school
experience overall.

As teachers and leaders, it is important to regard each student as a unique

individual, appreciating them for their one-of-a-kind character traits.
Emphasize healthy, positive behavior and self-esteem. Make an effort to show
students that their hard work and dedication are genuinely appreciated. This
prioritization will support the development of each student’s self-esteem and
self-worth.