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Maslows

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

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

Physiological Needs

Food

Air

Water

Clothing

Sex

Safety and Security

Safety Needs

Protection

Stability

Pain Avoidance

Routine/Order

Love and Belonging

Social Needs

Affection

Acceptance

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


SelfActualization

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

Summary

Self-Actualization
Esteem

Belonging
Safety
Physiological

Questions/Comments
Please send email to:
Claudia Hannah
CRHannah@email.uophx.edu
Thank You!

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

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