Entry 27 - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

MAR 29 EDPY

MASLOW'S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS "pyramid"

Start at the bottom - need needs to be fulfilled before going to the next level

If deficiency needs (bottom needs) are not being met can affect learning.

We have hot lunch/nutrition because foundational needs need to be met before learning can take place. Ex- if a child a hungry or if shows up in small jacket in minus weather.

Self-Transcendence- Highest level of achievement.

Self-Actualization- completely fulfilled individual. Off the treadmill to enjoy. Privileged to enjoy the beautiful parts of life. Camping etc. identify strongly with human kind. Elevated. Secure. Embrace diversity.

Aesthetics&beauty- harmony, art, order, gardening, renovating home a creative outlet

Knowledge and Understanding- intellectual needs. Stimulate the mind.

Self- Esteem and Respect of others- be respected and well regarded

Love and Acceptance- foundational intimacy and social acceptance.

Safety- continuing supply of food, clothing, shelter, etc and physical safety.

Physiological - food, clothing, shelter.

Video MAR 30

Candle problem

Start with the end in mind. Narrow your focus.

Motivation.2

Blackfoot connection: Maslow a oversexed his information for the pyramid from the Blackfoot traditions.

Orientations

1. Helpless: I hate math , no matter how much I study etc can't do it. So we don't try.

2. Performance: I must get that "a" extrinsic orientation...staying up late to study etc

3. Mastery: want to learn and understand...it has meaning to me. I don't care about the "a" I just want to learn the material. Ironically when this happens we tend to get the A