1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

2. Learning Targets I can identify what the hierarchy of needs is.
I can relate the hierarchy to my own life.
I can identify the basic human needs.
I can relate an informational text to my own life.

3. Maslow’s Theory Daniels, 2004
“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

4. 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:

5. Basic Human Needs
Food
Air
Water
Clothing
Physiological Needs

6. Safety Needs Protection Stability Pain Avoidance Routine/Order
Safety and Security
Protection
Stability
Pain Avoidance
Routine/Order
Safety Needs

7. Love and Belonging
Affection
Acceptance
Inclusion
Social Needs

8. Esteem
Esteem Needs
Self-Respect
Self-Esteem
Respected by Others

9. Self-Actualization
Achieve full potential
Fulfillment

10. Consider Maslow’s theory in our classroom…

11. Considering our 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

12. Summary
Self-Actualization
Esteem
Belonging
Physiological
Safety

13. References
A.H. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. (n.d.). Information accessed May 16, 2004, from
Daniels, V. (2004, March). Notes on Abraham Maslow. Information accessed May 18, 2004, from
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
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