Maslow's pyramid

Maslow's pyramid

Maslow's pyramid (Hierarchy of Needs) a part from its basis, which is related tp physiological needs, is really subjective. Once it is not clear enough what he meant with the other terms, for example safety (peaceful atmosphere, no agression) or security (feel protected, comfortable about every activity) and so on. It must be said that some activities by being challenging or aiming to get the students more sensitive about a social issue may cause anger, stress, conflicts instead of pleasure and self-confidence, those activities are necessary in order to improve the students' logical thinking, social relationships etc... It is also important to mention that nobody is equal so hardly the activities will fulfil everybody´s needs.

In class we had to answer the following question:

Maslow's pyramid of needs is a well known model of motivation. With your partner, come up with some example of how certain "ordinary classroom routines may in fact be important precursors to motivation for higher attainment. At what point do these routines become dull, boring or ineffective?

I believe that overuse of any activity (music, video, lab class etc...) or of the way the activity is done (Group work, Class work, Team work, Pair work, Individually) can make a class boring, but you can not take it as law, Iknow many kids who enjoy playing tha same game over and over again.

So the teacher must be sensible and chose according to its goals.

Hope to get your comments on it!

Bruna