Phycological Needs
What are two examples of physiological needs?
Food and sleep.
Name one way teachers can create a sense of safety in the classroom.
Setting clear expectations or creating consistent routines.
Give one example of a classroom activity that builds belonging
Group projects or peer mentoring
Name one way teachers can support students’ esteem needs
Offering praise or recognizing achievements
What does self-actualization mean?
"The desire to become everything that one is capable of becoming”
(Educational Psychology Slavin p. 251)(Maslow, 1954, p. 92)
True or False — Access to Wi-Fi can be considered a physiological need for modern students.
True — it supports basic functioning for learning.
A student fears failing a test — which level of Maslow’s hierarchy does this represent?
Safety needs (psychological safety).
How might a lack of belonging affect student motivation?
It can lead to disengagement or withdrawal from learning
A student feels proud after mastering a skill. Which level is this?
Esteem
Give an example of self-actualization in the classroom
A student pursuing a creative project or independent research
A student lacking their physiological needs may lack this key factor in the classroom
Motivation
Teachers can build a sense of ____ between themselves and students through consistent routine and classroom rules
Trust
____ in course material and content can help build a sense of belonging in the classroom.
What is representation.
The term referring to students with higher positive self-perception, often linked to confidence in their academic abilities, are more likely to stay motivated and achieve better academic outcomes, especially when supported by a positive classroom environment.
What is student self-esteem.
What does self-efficacy mean in the context of learning.
What is the individual belief and expectation of ability in regard to learning.
What happens to motivation when physiological needs aren’t met?
Motivation decreases: higher-level needs can’t be focused on.
How does a safe classroom environment influence learning motivation?
It allows students to focus on higher-order learning and creativity.
What is an example of a teacher supporting a student’s social needs?
Creating a supportive classroom community or recognizing collaboration
A learning environment that emphasizes mastery of content, effort, and personal growth.
Mastery-oriented environment.
Why might only some people reach self-actualization?
Because lower needs must be met first, and it requires internal drive
Government programs in schools that help to satisfy students’ physiological needs
Free lunch programs
This is a type of classroom climate that promotes a sense of safety, predictability, and reduced sense of anxiety
Safe learning environment
When students feel a strong sense of this, connection and acceptance within their classroom community, their engagement and drive to learn increase.
What is love & belonging.
How does feedback influence esteem and motivation?
Constructive feedback builds confidence and intrinsic motivation
According to Maslow, what happens after self-actualization?
People may continue to grow or help others self-actualize