Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (for Teachers)

[@theinspiredclassroom]

Have you ever had to "Maslow" a student of yours?

[@AlysonArchibequeDavis-kv1bx]

I taught high school English in California for 15 years. Never have I ever heard "Maslow before you Bloom." Brilliant way of putting it. I fed them snacks upon snacks; a few of the teachers on campus always had something on hand. I bought fidgets and let them stand and work if it helped. I never dropped a book on a desk or allowed a student to be rudely awakened (tbh it was always the male teachers I heard these stupid stories from.) They spend so much time with us, and they may look grown in high school, but they are not. Now to mainstream this so it's normalized and expected in every single classroom. Thank you for creating great content.

[@theinspiredclassroom]

I'm so glad you liked this video and that it makes sense. I love that you just get it. Many teachers do, but it's nice to hear what's behind it sometimes.

[@mindybloom9349]

As a 27 year veteran, I have taught a student level lesson about Maslow in every class I taught, no matter what the content. This gives students a vocabulary to understand and communicate needs/wants that can help before behaviors occur. Love Maslow!

[@theinspiredclassroom]

I love that. It's such an important concept to understand for others AND for yourself!

[@yeansochetra2963]

Currently, I am planning to train teachers about this Maslow theory in teaching, and your video here does add more value to my work. Thank you a lot, Ms.

[@theinspiredclassroom]

That's wonderful! Thank you for letting me know. I hope you share this video with them. Please let me know how the training goes!

[@namasopoemilly2557]

How you have made it easy to apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs! I appreciate the fact that you clearly brought out that it applies to both students and the teachers. And there is no doubt you are a good teacher. Thank you

[@theinspiredclassroom]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! What do you teach?

[@namasopoemilly2557]

@@theinspiredclassroom i am doing a postgraduate diploma in medical education, just on my way towards teaching and this theory was one of those we studied in psychology

[@nichettucker8972]

Thank you. As a fellow educator. Your explanation has help me see how I can to use Maslow's theory in my classrooms daily!

[@theinspiredclassroom]

That's awesome, Nichet! What do you teach?

[@FatimaLakich]

You are amazing❤

[@michaeltuitoek8459]

Awesome teacher. You made this concept so simple to understand

[@theinspiredclassroom]

So glad to hear it! It’s important information.

[@تهانيالسعدي-ه7ص]

Thank you ❤

[@theinspiredclassroom]

You're welcome! But thank YOU for watching! :)

[@Nayforlizz]

Hi mrs.Peterson I’m in 3rd grade this year in mrs.lovett’s

[@theinspiredclassroom]

Woo Hoo! I'm so glad you commented here. :)

[@DanielSmith-tb4lh]

Interesting topic! Can Maslow's theory be inversed where self actualiseastion provides the catalyst for the fruitishion of the first 4 needs?

[@theinspiredclassroom]

Interesting thought. I suppose you could argue that, as adults, we can influence and pacify some of our own needs.

[@sphezoe6414]

Thank you for this lesson it was helpful

[@theinspiredclassroom]

I'm so glad this was helpful. It's so important to understand this concept, isn't it?

[@maxwellfletcher-beiers4330]

I was wondering what you meant when you said you would allow your students to wear their jackets for longer. Are they not usually allowed to wear their jackets when they want to?

[@theinspiredclassroom]

Glad you asked! Generally, we like students to take off their outerwear when inside the classroom. That way it's available for when we go out to recess (especially on cold days.) Taking off your jacket (especially in an elementary setting) signals that you are in school and ready. Sometimes students need a little extra time to take it off and settle into their day. It's often less of a cold/warm thing. Although there are days when my classroom is too cold to take off your coat right away!

[@andrejgrebenc5365]

incomplete Maslow extended his model up to 8 steps. Address all of them.

[@theinspiredclassroom]

Thank you for that information. I'm not a scholar on Maslow and that info would be great to add in these comments here. If you would like to, that would be very helpful to people who come across this video.