1. William Glasser Choice Theory
By: Katherine Coon
Kiana Kerns
Jennifer Rague Maziel Rosario

2. Introduction
Control Theory
Sounded more positive

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

4. Anticipatory Activity
What are your five basic needs?
1.________________________
2.________________________
3.________________________
4.________________________
5.________________________
How they compare to Glasser’s theory

5. Glasser’s Background Born 1925 Case Western Reserve University
Has degree in psychiatry
Psychiatric training at the Veterans Administration Hospital

6. Fundamental Principles
Satisfying 5 basic needs
Student and teacher share power
Self motivated students

7. The Quality World Small, personal, specific
Core of every person’s life
Best satisfies our needs
people, things, beliefs
Teachers role
Important part or shut out

8. Four Psychological Needs
1. The need to belong
One of the most powerful human needs
Feeling significant

9. Four Psychological Needs
2. The need for power
The most difficult to fulfill
Frustrating for students
Teachers as a guide
Cooperative Learning

10. Four Psychological Needs
3. The need for freedom
Their choices and ideas are important
Able to have and utilize them
4. The need for fun
Find pleasure in the activity

11. Physical Need Survival – physically and emotionally safe
Allow snacks, water breaks, growing plants, opening windows
Maintain behavior guidelines
safety and respect
Consistent procedures and routines
Order and security

12. Teachers as a Leader caring Listening Encouraging Laughing No coercion
Reward or punishment
Not effective or respectful

13. Teacher as a Leader Four characteristics Engaging Modeling Asking
Performing

14. Classroom Meetings Entire class involved
Discusses concerns/issues, works towards resolutions
Open, accepting, trusting environment
Brief
No more than 30 minutes

15. Types of Classroom Meetings
Social problem solving
Educational-diagnostic
Open-ended

16. Strengths Students learn independence Students make the rules
Students take responsibility for their behavior/self

17. Strengths Satisfies the 5 basic needs
Students establish self esteem/self worth

18. Strengths The skills can be used throughout life
No rewards or punishment
Cooperative learning satisfies the need for power

19. Disadvantages Needs administrative approval
Hard when changing classes all day
Excessive training and time

20. Disadvantages No rewards or punishment Students may dislike you
Exceptional learner
Students can’t manage their own behavior
No rewards or punishment
Resistant students
Students may dislike you

21. Disadvantages
Teachers care too much
Not immediate

22. Student Expectations They are responsible for themselves
They must be self motivated
They make the choice to pass or fail

23. Student Expectations
Make rules with teacher
Describe present behavior

24. Student Expectations Find a solution to what isn’t working
Identify consequence

25. Important Points To Remember
Non-threatening environment (Survival)
Guided Self-Assessments (Belonging)
Think of Choices (Fun & Freedom)
Make a Plan (Sharing Power)
Removal

26. When To Use This Theory
As a group we decided that this theory is best used……
To keep an equal balance of power
To help “in control” student make good choices
Learn to have responsibility
To keep us teachers in the
quality world

27. 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.

28. 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

29. Graphic Citations For Jennifer Rague
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30. Graphic Citations for Kiana Kerns
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31. References For Jennifer Rague
Glasser, w. (2010). The William Glasser Institute. Choice theory.

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