Theories
Maslow
Vocab
In the Classroom
100

In educational psychology, humanism is best defined as

A theory that focuses on observable behaviors that can be measured and reinforced

100

This person is responsible for the Hierarchy of needs.

Who is Maslow?

100

Comes from internal interest or enjoyment.

What is an intrinsic Motivation?

100

Using journaling and discussion to check in on students' feelings and build community 

an example of how a teacher can incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into their classroom

200

When a teacher creates a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, student choice, and meaningful discussion, the teacher is demonstrating

What is A learner-centered approach?

200

Abraham Maslow develop his Hierarchy of Needs theory

What is To describe how people are motivated to meet basic and personal growth needs in a specific order?

200

Driven by external rewards or consequences.

What is an extrinsic Motivation?

200

Type of transfer when A student struggles to learn division because they keep applying the rules of multiplication

What is an example negative transfer in learning?

300

This is the primary goal of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in education

What is To help students develop skills for managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions?

300

A student who is well-fed, safe, and socially connected but lacks motivation to challenge themselves academically is most likely stuck at which level in Maslow’s hierarchy

What is Esteem?

300

Feeling in control of one’s own actions and choices.

What is Autonomy in SDT?  

300

Using a funny story or real-world example to explain a complex concept is this type of transfer

What is positive transfer?

400

This best describes Achievement Goal Theory

What is A theory that explains how people's goals influence their motivation?

400

This level of Maslow's includes having relationships.

What is Love & Belonging?

400

Feeling capable and successful in tasks.

What is Competence in SDT?

400

To create learning environments that accommodate the needs of all learners

What is the main goal of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

500

According to constructivist theory, how do students best learn new concepts

What is By engaging with tasks and building understanding through experience?

500

Put the levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the correct order, starting with the most basic need at the bottom of the pyramid.

What is Physiological, Safety, Love & Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization?

500

Feeling connected and valued by others.

What is Relatedness in SDT?

500

Focused on learning and understanding (deep learning).

In Achievement Goal Theory What is a mastery goal?