Maslow before Bloom – Prioritising Wellbeing for Academic Success
Maslow before Bloom – Prioritising Wellbeing for Academic Success

Summary/Abstract: The growing interest in university students' wellbeing is shaped by a complex interplay of factors, from the escalation of psychological distress to the challenges associated with delivering meaningful support services in the era of expanding higher education. The aim of this paper is to explore the importance of prioritising an environment of well-being for university students as a pre-requisite for academic success. The paper advocates a fundamental shift in perspective, away from prioritising purely the acquisition of cognitive skills and knowledge in university students. It supports the idea that teachers should prioritise Maslow’s taxonomy of needs over Bloom’s taxonomy as base for academic growth. By placing a greater emphasis on addressing students' fundamental psychological and emotional needs, universities can pave the way for not just effective learning, but also deeper, longer lasting academic and personal achievements.

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