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Control Theory
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Reality Therapy
Definition The approaches / strategies
Control Theory
Definition
The choice theory states that behaviour is inspired by what a person wants or needs most at any given time.
Choice Theory is internal motivation as driver of student achievement
Need for survival Need to belong Need for power Need for freedom Need for fun
Create a good relationship with students Challenge students to evaluate themselves Instill a sense of hope
BOSS TEACHERS
LEAD TEACHERS
Teachers who provide a stimulating learning environment, encourage students, and help pupils as much as possible.
REALITY THERAPY
Definition:
Reality therapy is a series of steps to help pupils in understanding the choices that they make Behaviour is a matter of choice. Good behaviour results from good choices and bad behaviour results from bad choices.
To function responsibly
STRENGTHS
Help students see a wide range of possible consequences for their behaviour. Allow students to determine solutions to their own discipline problems Help students understand their needs and how to satisfy these needs legitimately.
WEAKNESSES
Difficult for teachers to help students satisfy their need for control Difficult to react properly when communicating with students about their inappropriate behaviour.
Difficult to avoid giving responses that encourage students to make excuses for their bad behaviour.
Emphasizing the 7 connecting habits by Eliminating the 7 deadly habits 7 Deadly Habits 7 Connecting
Habits Criticizing Blaming Complaining Nagging Threatening Punishing Rewarding to control them Caring Listening Supporting Contributing
Encouraging Trusting
Befriending
YES !
WHY ?
Help students see what behaviour they can control and make plans to reach attainable goals Teacher can choose behaviours that will help students meet their needs more effectively in the future
Cont..
Pupils are more motivated and confident when they feel they have more control over their environment (self-controlled) Mutual respect and trust relationship are build
We can not control anyone besides ourselves. We cannot make students do anything, but we can influence them to do things that lead to better behavior and increased success. - William Glasser
REFERENCES
C.M Charles.(2011). Bulding Classroom Discipline 10TH Ed. Pearson Education, Inc. William Glasser,(2010). Choice Theory Psychology. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://www.wglasser.com/
Rogha,(n.d). Building the Foundation: Skinner, Redl, and Wattenberg; Glasser; and Gordon. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_manning_classroom_2/47/1213 6/3106985.cw/-/3107002/index.html
Rogha,(n.d). Reality Therapy And Choice Theory. Retrieved at 11th February 2013 from http://www.angelfire.com/ab/brightminds/