Human Behavior can be defined as the actions or reactions a person might take in response to a situation. To keep your students safe, you should strive to understand how people learn and why people behave the way they do.

This knowledge will allow you to create a safe and meaningful learning experience for your students.

Human behavior can be affected by the following:

• Physical factors – age, health, illness, pain, the influence of a substance or medication.
• Personal and emotional factors – personality, expectations, emotions, and mental health.
• Wants and needs. (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – next lesson)
• The environment – temperature, light, noise, wind, etc.
• Other people – Instructors, assistants/helpers, and other students.