Glasser choice theory claims we are all driven by five basic needs; survival, love, power, freedom, and fun. This theory explains that all our behaviour is trying to satisfy one or more of these needs.
Edward & Watts, Classroom Discipline and Management: an Australasian perspective. 2004. Wiley press, Australia.
So Glasser’s theory states that if a student is misbehaving it is due to the fact they are trying to satisfy a need they are lacking in. For example a student may be extremely loud and disruptive in a class to gain attention. This could be because they are not getting much attention at home and therefore is trying to satisfy the need of love.
http://web.ebscohost.com.ipacez.nd.edu.au/ehost/pdf?vid=4&hid=116&sid=6da5b2e6-0719-4b47-9b91-02a9cb8ba3e6%40sessionmgr102
http://www.videocourses4teachers.com/coursedescriptions/TSRB-SyllabusRev.pdf
Glasser will influence the management of my classroom. Glasser stresses the importance of a positive relationship between student and teacher. This relationship will be crucial in my class as I want all students to feel comfortable. If the students do connect with me, I feel they will be less likely to misbehave. Overall this will create a better learning environment for the students. Glasser’s choice theory will not only help me to minimise misbehaviour it can also help student’s. I can also help them gain more effective control over their lives through reality therapy. Glasser is most properly the most influencial to me personally out of all the educational theorists.
http://nabisamra03.tripod.com/glasser.html
This website gives helpful hints on classroom management using Glasser’s techniques.
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