William GlasserChoice Theory

By: Katherine CoonKiana Kerns

Jennifer Rague Maziel Rosario

Introduction

Control Theory Sounded more

positive

Anticipatory Set

“We are always trying to choose behavior in a way that best satisfies our needs”- Glasser

Anticipatory Activity What are your five basic needs?

1.________________________2.________________________3.________________________4.________________________5.________________________

How they compare to Glasser’s theory

Glasser’s Background

Born 1925 Case Western Reserve

University Has degree in psychiatry Psychiatric training at the

Veterans Administration Hospital

Fundamental Principles

Satisfying 5 basic needs

Student and teacher share power

Self motivated students

The Quality WorldSmall, personal, specificCore of every person’s lifeBest satisfies our needs

people, things, beliefsTeachers role

Important part or shut out

Four Psychological Needs1. The need to belong

One of the most powerful human needs

Feeling significant

Four Psychological Needs2. The need for power

The most difficult to fulfillFrustrating for studentsTeachers as a guideCooperative Learning

Four Psychological Needs3. The need for freedom

Their choices and ideas are important

Able to have and utilize them

4. The need for funFind pleasure in the

activity

Physical NeedSurvival – physically and emotionally safe

Allow snacks, water breaks, growing plants, opening windows

Maintain behavior guidelinessafety and respect

Consistent procedures and routinesOrder and security

Teachers as a LeadercaringListeningEncouragingLaughingNo coercion

Reward or punishmentNot effective or respectful

Teacher as a LeaderFour characteristics

1. Engaging2. Modeling3. Asking4. Performing

Classroom MeetingsEntire class involvedDiscusses concerns/issues, works towards

resolutionsOpen, accepting, trusting environmentBrief

No more than 30 minutes

Types of Classroom MeetingsSocial problem solvingEducational-diagnosticOpen-ended

Strengths Students learn

independenceStudents make the rules Students take

responsibility for their behavior/self

Strengths

Satisfies the 5 basic needs

Students establish self esteem/self worth

Strengths The skills can be used

throughout life

No rewards or punishment

Cooperative learning satisfies the need for power

Disadvantages Needs administrative

approval

Hard when changing classes all day

Excessive training and time

DisadvantagesExceptional learner

Students can’t manage their own behavior

No rewards or punishmentResistant students

Students may dislike you

Disadvantages

Teachers care too much

Not immediate

Student Expectations They are responsible for themselves

They must be self motivatedThey make the choice to pass or fail

Student Expectations

Make rules with teacher

Describe present behavior

Student ExpectationsFind a solution to what isn’t working

Identify consequence

Important Points To Remember

Non-threatening environment (Survival)Guided Self-Assessments (Belonging)Think of Choices (Fun & Freedom)Make a Plan (Sharing Power)Removal

When To Use This Theory

As a group we decided that this theory is best used……

To keep an equal balance of powerTo help “in control” student make good choicesLearn to have responsibility To keep us teachers in the quality world

Case Study (Class)Miss Jamie’s kindergarten class is outside playing

having a great time when she notices one of her students is misbehaving. He seems to be hitting one of his classmates and thinking it’s fun. Using choice theory as a class lets write out the actions that should take in place.

Conclusion"Life is hard enough without the continuing harangues of the doomsayers. In a world that

uses choice theory, people would be more optimistic." William Glasser

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References For Jennifer Rague

Glasser, w. (2010). The William Glasser Institute. Choice theory.

References for Kiana KernsGlasser, W. (1997). "Choice theory" and student success.The Education Digest, 63,

16-21. Retrieved February 15, 2011, from the Education; Readers' Guide (Current Events) database.

Powell, R. R. (2001).Classroom management: perspectives on the social curriculum. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Merrill/Prentice-Hall.

Glasser, W. (1997). A new look at school failure and school success. Phi Delta Kappan, 78, 596-602.