1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Claudia Hannah
University of Phoenix Online
MADL 117C - EDTC 560
Applications of Multimedia and Web Page Design
May 19, 2004

2. Target Audience College students studying in field of education
Age range 18 and over
Diverse cultures
Diverse backgrounds and experience
Male and female

3. 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

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
Sex
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. 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:

11. 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

12. Self-Actualization
Summary
Esteem
Belonging
Physiological
Safety

13. Questions/Comments Please send email to:
Claudia Hannah
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14. 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