Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Safety and

Security
Safety needs in Maslow's hierarchy points out to the need for security and
protection. When we have our physiological needs for example , the main
ones are food and water , our safety needs to dominate our behavior. These
needs are synchronized with our natural desire for a predictable, orderly world
that is somehow within our control. Safety needs in today's world can be
understood as job security, savings accounts, insurance policies, financial
security, health, living in a safe area and well-being.
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In other words, safety and security needs aim to reduce unfairness,
inconsistency, and the threat of emotional or physical harm. When these
needs are unfulfilled, an individual is unable to focus on higher levels in the
hierarchy.
Addressing safety and security needs towards students are applicable such
as teachers maintaining a fair, orderly, and safe classroom at all times.
Students are to understand their priority which is to obey grading and
disciplinary system . Consequences for their actions are also to be
understood by them . The classroom must be a place free from physical and
mental bullying where that is also categorized under safety and security.

Maslows hierarchy of human needs from the aspect of safety and security
focuses on children in need of sense of belonging, warmth and recurrence
from their surroundings. It is the fundamental basics for us; humans to first
establish safety from any form of threats. There are many different types of
threats. These include natural disaster, violence, various forms of child abuse,
poverty, lack of resources and emotional abandonment. Assessment of child
needs is done in many ways. Each child is different and requires different

aspects of safety and security. To cater these needs, there are several
strategies that can be carried out namely supportive counseling techniques,
crisis intervention techniques, program development, delivery of social
services and resources, referral to aiding agencies, and counselor
consultation with parents and other significant adults in the lives of children.
Each student learns in an environment that is physically and emotionally
safe . To those students whom feel safe at school turns them to a great
academic achiever , a student well-being and a good engager towards
teachers . Students that dont feel safe will overcome various problems such
as not concentrating in studies , not going school and end up educationally
fails . These will physically and emotionally effects the students . A student
feels valued in a safe and comfortable space such as classroom . Ensuring
classrooms safe is the main important issue that matters every teachers .
Rules , regulations and procedures helps to guide in terms of safety . It
creates a tight secure where students could connect to the teachers and
respond . Make time and address grudges early on to students , example ,
counseling them on rights and wrongs , solving problems and so on .
Ensuring to have necessary training , well knowledge and skills to safely take
out an activity . Getting know about a certain students physical health such as
allergies or any accommodations that may be required. A responsible teacher
reports to their head if any unsafe situation happens , in terms of students
safety . A teacher knows and apply legislation regarding the activity they take
over for all learning activities and environment .
A teachers safety term explains by when he / she understands their
responsibility to contact outside agencies about concerns of child abuse . Be
aware and responsive to new and emerging safety concerns that affect
students. Ensure that the parents / guardians are informed about the students
next over activity either indoor or outdoor. A teacher knows whom and how to
contact someone to get help if needed . Safety is a precursor to learning.
Students learn best when they are free from verbal, physical, psychological,
emotional and/or sexual harm. Ensuring safe learning environments protects
students and teachers.

References
1) Counsellig Children In Crisis Based on Maslows Hierarchy of Basic
Needs, from International Journal for The Advancement of Counselling,
March 2003, Volume 25, Issue 1, pp 11-25
2) https://ed.psu.edu/.../10-11/.../Teaching_Philosophy.htm...

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