Maslow’sHierarchy of Needs

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Defining Motivation

Key Elements

1. Intensity: how hard a person tries

2. Direction: toward beneficial goal

3. Persistence: how long a person tries

Key Elements

1. Intensity: how hard a person tries

2. Direction: toward beneficial goal

3. Persistence: how long a person tries

The processes that account for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

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