The Learner in the Schooling Process

1. Physiological needs, 2. Safety and security needs, 3. Love and belonging needs, 4. Esteem needs, 5. Self-actualization needs

When the physiological and safety needs are largely taken care of, the need for love, belonging, and esteem begin to emerge.

The physiological needs include the needs for oxygen, water, protein, salt, sugar, calcium, and other minerals and vitamins. They also include the need to maintain a pH balance and body temperature, as well as the needs to be active, rest, sleep, and eliminate waste.

<p>The lower form of esteem needs involves the need for the respect of others, status, fame, and recognition. The higher form involves the need for self-respect, including confidence, competence, achievement, and independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The self-actualization needs involve the continuous desire to fulfill one's potential and become the most complete, fullest version of oneself. They do not involve balance or homeostasis, and become stronger as they are 'fed'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lower level needs, such as physiological and safety needs, involve maintaining balance and homeostasis. The higher level needs, such as esteem and self-actualization, do not involve balance and instead continue to grow stronger as they are pursued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>The child as a biological organism with needs, abilities and goals. 2) The social and psychological environment. 3) The cultural forces the child is part of.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Ability 2) Stage of development 3) Motivation 4) Instructional quality 5) Instructional quantity 6) Home environment 7) Classroom social group 8) Peer group 9) Use of school time</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having knowledge of human needs is vital in understanding a person. A teacher must be able to identify the needs of students in order to help them maximize the learning experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learners differ from one another physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'pupil' is applied to a child in the elementary level, while the term 'student' is applied to one attending an educational institution above the elementary level.</p> Signup and view all the answers