Psychological states and staff development

low generated his powerful description of a hierarchy of psychological states and pointed out the desirability of reaching a state of self-acceptance and actualization. 1 The new surge of interest in staff development has brought with it a concern with the nature of the "adult learner." (What motivates teachers to learn? What learning styles characterize them? How do they deal with new ideas?) Maslow's formulations may have much to offer the enquiry into the teacher as a learner.