Maslow’sHierarchy 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:

Physiological Needs

Food

Air

Water

Clothing

Sex

Basic Human Needs

Safety Needs

Protection

Stability

Pain Avoidance

Routine/Order

Safety and Security

Social Needs

Affection

Acceptance

Inclusion

Love and Belonging

Esteem Needs Self-Respect

Self-Esteem

Respected by Others

Esteem

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-Actualization

Provide challenges

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

Esteem

Self-Actualization

Safety

Belonging

Physiological

Summary

Questions/Comments

Please send email to:

Claudia HannahCRHannah@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