The teacher understands human developmental processes and applies this knowledge to plan instruction and ongoing assessment that motivate students and are responsive to their developmental characteristics and needs.
Egocentrism
Belief that one is the center of the universe; Inability to take the perspective of another person. Common in preoperational stage of cognitive development
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Charted set of human requirements that are important for an individual to achieve upwards. (physiological, safety, love and belonging needs, esteem, and self-actualization
Self-actualization
Level 5 of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice, acceptance of facts
Esteem
Level 4 of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, respect by others
Love/Belonging
Level 3 of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Friendship, family, sexual intimacy
Safety
Level 2 of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Security of body, employment, resources, morality, the family, health and property
Physiological
Level 1 of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Breathing, food, water, sex, sleep, homeostasis, excretion