1. William Glasser

2. William Glasser- Biography -Born in Cleveland Ohio- 1925 -Received B.S. in chemical engineering at Case Western Reserve University(1945) and M.A. in clinical psychology (1948) -Developed Reality and Choice Theory +Focus on personal choice, responsibility and transformation. +Considered controversial by mainstream psychologists. +Tried to avoid classifying psychiatric syndromes, and prescribing medication. -Applied theories to education, management, and marriage

3. Reality Therapy What is Reality Theory? Operates under 5 basic psychological needs: -Power -Love and Belonging -Freedom -Fun -Survival At all times we are operating to meet these needs.

4. Reality Therapy What if we are not meeting our psychological needs? Reality Therapists would ask three basic questions. -What do you want? -What are you doing to get what you want? -Is it working?

5. Workable Plan -A therapist would help client craft a workable plan -Focus on present; avoid discussing past -Plan must be easily implemented. In one’s control. -Reality Therapy empowers the client by emphasizing the power of doing what is in your control to do. -Ultimately, a philosophy built upon hope and rendering solutions.

6. -How does Reality Therapy relate to education? -Teachers are responsible to make education relevant and interesting. -Responsible for establishing rapport with students. -Students are responsible to show up to class, study and learn. -School is a proving ground for life.

7. Choice Theory Previously called Control Theory We can only control our own actions

8. Quality Education Mr. Matthews, why do we need to know this?

9. Quality Curriculum What is a Quality Curriculum? Useful and applicable

10. Quality Curriculum Throw away knowledge

11. Quality Curriculum When do we start?

12. What does a Quality Curriculum Look Like? Math: fractions operations English: summary of a short story History: Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Presidency

13. Any Questions? Thank you