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Relevance of Maslow’s Needs Model For Teachers:

• It takes a holistic approach to education and learning.

• It states how physical, emotional, social, and intellectual qualities of a child
impact learning.

• Teachers must first meet the basic physiological needs of the students, before

they can meet their cognitive needs.

CHAPTER 7 : STUDENTS
• Students must be conveyed in the classroom that they are valued and respected
and the teacher must create a supportive environment.

• Until their self-esteem is strengthened, students with low self-esteem will not
progress academically at the optimal rate.

KNOW THIS

 It will be hard for a tired and hungry (both, physically and emotionally) student

to focus on learning.

 In order to progress and reach their full potential, students need to feel emotionally
and physically safe and accepted within the classroom.

 The same may apply to a child with special needs and a teacher can play a major
role in making the child feel accepted.

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