Activity The Name Game Say your name and your favorite color First person says name and color Second person says their name and color and repeats the first person’s name and color… Third person follows the same procedure.

Marie Johnson Mauricio Jaime Glasser’s Theory (Choice Theory) “In this society the survival need is normally being met - it is in how we meet the other four ``psychological'' needs that we run into trouble.” - (Rogha- Article)

Biographical Information 1925 William Glasser is born on May 11th in Cleveland Ohio to Ben and Betty Glasser Graduates from Cleveland Heights High School. Enters CASE School of Applied Science Completes B.S. degree in chemical engineering and begins work as a chemical engineer for Lubrizol at CASE Completes Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and enters the doctoral program at Western Reserve Enters Western Reserve University Medical School and graduated Commences psychiatric residency as a ward doctor at the Brentwood Veterans Neuropsychiatric Hospital in West Los Angeles. Works with male patients diagnosed with schizophrenia Begins lecturing on mental health vs. mental illness for the California Youth Authority First book Mental Health or Mental Illness? is published Establishes The Institute for Reality Therapy. Continues work at the Ventura School for Delinquent Girls Writing and working with the ideas of Control Theory 1985 Take Effective Control of Your Life is reprinted in paperback as Control Theory Control Theory in the Classroom is published. The Glasser Scholarship Fund is started to help provide training for Reality Therapy Certification. Private practice office is closed due to extensive lecture schedule, worldwide. The 7th International Convention is held in Seattle, WA Choice Theory replaces Control Theory in a talk just north of Brisbane, Australia part of an extensive three month speaking tour in New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Japan and Singapore. The name of The Institute for Reality Therapy, Control Theory, and Lead Management is changed to The William Glasser Institute. At the 15th International Convention in Albuquerque, NM, Glasser takes a formal stand against the use of discipline programs in all schools Begins teaching Choice Theory as a class in the addictions counseling program at Loyola Marymount University with Bradley Smith. Receives an honorary degree of Doctorate of Education from Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA. The 25th William Glasser Institute International Conference is held in Jersey City, NJ. www. wglasser.com

What is the Choice Theory? A central aspect of Choice Theory is the belief that we are internally, not externally motivated. While other theories suggest that outside events "cause" us to behave in certain predictable ways, Choice Theory teaches that outside events never "make" us to do anything. What drives our behavior are internally developed notions of what is most important and satisfying to us. Another major concept in Choice Theory is the notion that we always have some choice about how to behave When people learn to apply the principles of Choice Theory, they are taught how to more consciously self-evaluate so that the behaviors they choose have the best chance of helping them achieve what they want in ways that are responsible.

The Ten Axioms of Choice Theory Axioms= 1. a self-evident truth that requires no proof. 2. a universally accepted principle or rule. 1. The only person whose behavior we can control is our own. 2. All we can give another person is information. 3. All long-lasting psychological problems are relationship problems. 4. The problem relationship is always part of our present life. 5. What happened in the past has everything to do with what we are today, but we can only satisfy our basic needs right now and plan to continue satisfying them in the future. 6. We can only satisfy our needs by satisfying the pictures in our Quality World. 7. All we do is behave. 8. All behavior is Total Behavior and is made up of four components: acting, thinking, feeling and physiology. 9. All Total Behavior is chosen, but we only have direct control over the acting and thinking components. We can only control our feeling and physiology indirectly through how we choose to act and think. 10. All Total Behavior is designated by verbs and named by the part that is the most recognizable.

Relationships and our Habits Seven Caring Habits 1.Supporting 2.Encouraging 3.Listening 4.Accepting 5.Trusting 6.Respecting 7.Negotiating differences Seven Deadly Habits 1.Criticizing 2.Blaming 3.Complaining 4.Nagging 5.Threatening 6.Punishing 7.Bribing, rewarding to control

Glasser’s Choice Theory 5 Key Concepts 1. Survival “The physical need for food, shelter, safety, and security.” “ unless students feel safe and secure, it is difficult for them to have fun.” 2. Love and belonging “ Human beings are social creatures.” “There is a proven correlation between the quality of relationships in our lives and our physical and mental well-being.” 3. Gain Personal Power “ This means to achieve, to gain knowledge and skills, and to receive recognition. 4. To Be Free “The American Declaration of Independence refers to this need as one of humankind’s “inalienable rights, (this is the ability to do what we want, to have free choice). and yet, ironically, freedom is one of the needs students find the hardest time meeting in school.” 5. Fun An interesting ultimate goal. When all of these are fulfilled it is time to just have fun!! Erwin, J. (2005). Put Back the Fun in Classrooms. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 70(5), Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Theory Put into Practice Survival Allowing snacks, encourage regular water breaks, and keeping classroom plants or opening windows; consistently maintaining behavior guidelines that support safety and respect and developing consistent classroom procedures and routines that add to a sense of order and security. Love and Belonging Learn student’s names as soon as possible and help them learn each other’s names. Engage in team building activities that encourage students to get to know each other. Provide students with cooperative learning opportunities (ex. Think-Pair-Share), and conduct regular class meetings. Erwin, J. (2005). Put Back the Fun in Classrooms. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 70(5), Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Theory Put into Practice Continued… Gain Personal Power Include them in the development of classroom rules and guidelines, Giving the students a voice in the classroom. Teaching to a variety of learning styles, allowing students to demonstrate mastery of learning objectives. Providing students with timely, specific feed back on their work and recognition for their achievements. To Be Free Offer them choices like seating, team members for cooperative learning projects, use performance tasks for assessments, (alternative projects instead of testing) allow them to play to their strengths. Fun Games - Mental games: brain teasers, mental math, puzzles, Jeopardy, - Physical games: energizers, adventure- bases learning games. - Drama games: skits, tongue twister, charades.

How should the Environment be in the classroom? JOYFUL!!! To create a joyful environment, keep the following mind: All students need to feel physically and emotional safe before they can see school as fun. Ways to make the classroom fun ! By keeping the students 5 needs in mind we are create a fun learning environment. Erwin, J. (2005). Put Back the Fun in Classrooms. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 70(5), Retrieved from EBSCOhost.

Guiding Questions What are you doing? How is your behavior helping the class? How can you change your behavior to help the class?

Results * If student reacts to question in negative manner, then they have broken a rule and must face the consequences. * However, if the student reacts positively, they have made the CHOICE to change their behavior in a positive manner.

Reference Erwin, J. (2005). Put Back the Fun in Classrooms. Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 70(5), Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Furr, Lee W. (2009, April 15). Choice theory psychology. Retrieved from Glasser, William. (2011)"Glasser's five needs." Changing minds and persuasion -- How we change what others think, believe, feel and do. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 May Glasser, William. (2010, January 1). Reality therapy, lead-management, and glasser quality school education.. Retrieved from