MaslowsHierarchy of NeedsClaudia HannahUniversity of Phoenix OnlineMADL 117C - EDTC 560 Applications of Multimedia and Web Page DesignMay 19, 2004

Target AudienceCollege students studying in field of educationAge range 18 and overDiverse culturesDiverse backgrounds and experienceMale and female

Maslows TheoryWe 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 TheoryMaslows 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 NeedsFoodAirWaterClothingSex

Basic Human Needs

Safety NeedsProtectionStability Pain AvoidanceRoutine/Order Safety and Security

Social NeedsAffectionAcceptanceInclusion

Love and Belonging

Esteem NeedsSelf-RespectSelf-EsteemRespected by Others

Esteem

Self-ActualizationAchieve full potentialFulfillment

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

Implementing in the Classroom

Summary

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ReferencesA.H. Maslows 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